Cabaa Educational Foundation
Accepts applications
Cabaa Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Downers Grove, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,450 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,450
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$49,175
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $81,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,000 | 12 | $104,793 |
| 2025 | $73,450 | 14 | $49,175 |
How to apply
| Contact | Melissa Fischer 42 Stephen St PO Box 471, Lemont, IL 60439 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 863-4534, info@cabaa.com |
| What to submit | ALL SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE THE SAME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT IN 2025 STUDENTS DID NOT HAVE TO BE A CABAA MEMBER. SUBMITTED ONLINE AT CABAA.COM/SCHOLARSHIPS. REQUIREMENTS: - MAJOR IN AN AVIATION-RELATED FIELD AND HAVE ACCEPTED OR WILL ACCEPT ENROLLMENT AT A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY OR A TWO-YEAR COLLEGE- DEMONSTRATE COMMITMENT TO AVIATION AND A DESIRE TO WORK IN THE BUSINESS AVIATION FIELD- HAVE AT LEAST A 3.0 GPA ON A 4.0 SCALEo EXCEPT MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP WHICH HAS A 2.5 OUT OF 4.0 GPA- INCLUDE AN UNOFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT COPY- SUBMIT A TYPED ESSAY, DOUBLE-SPACED, MAXIMUM OF 1,000 WORDS ANSWERING: o WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK ON AN AVIATION CAREER?o HOW WOULD THIS SCHOLARSHIP HELP YOU GET YOUR START IN A CAREER IN BUSINESS AVIATION?o HOW WILL THIS SCHOLARSHIP HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS?- INCLUDE AT LEAST THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (OTHER THAN RELATIVES OR STUDENTS)- AT LEAST ONE RECOMMENDATION LETTER FROM AN INDIVIDUAL CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN BUSINESS AVIATION OUTSI |
| Deadlines | May 31st annually |
| Restrictions | Chicagoland/Illinois residents and students attending a college or university in the chicagoland area. Some scholarships are for professionals already working in the field, the collegiate scholarships are for college/university students, and the general financial scholarships can be used for students who are slight training outside of a 4 year university. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cabaa Educational Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $52,950 |
| Indiana | 2 | $13,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis University | Business aviation scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Maintenance committee scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scott herwick memorial scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | General financial award scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | General financial award scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Training award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Training award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Professional development scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Professional development scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | General financial award scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Training award | $1,950 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl Robst
- Ryan Canfield
- Julie Marella
- Pam Kavenaugh
- Bill Madary
- Alex Kwiatkowski
- Marc Pozdol
- Mark Retterer
Questions people ask
Does Cabaa Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 31st annually.
How much does Cabaa Educational Foundation give?
$73,450 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cabaa Educational Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl Robst (President), Ryan Canfield (Treasurer), Julie Marella (Secretary) and Pam Kavenaugh (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Cabaa Educational Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.