The Captiva Foundation
Accepts applications
The Captiva Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $102,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$102,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $63,000 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,000 | 11 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $102,000 | 17 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas R Beecher Jr 120 W Tupper Street Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 853-8671 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required. The only requirement is a brief letter describing the project and amount requested. |
What The Captiva Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $61,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peta Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Bison Childrens Scholarship Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Erin's Farm NFP | General | $10,000 |
| Parents Family Circle | General | $10,000 |
| Taller Puertorriqueno Inc | General | $7,000 |
| Code for Life USA Inc | General | $7,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | General | $5,000 |
| Health and Education Alternative for Teens (Heat) | General | $5,000 |
| Roswell Park Cancer Institute | The angel fund | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | General | $5,000 |
| Orangutan Outreach | General | $5,000 |
| The Icla Da Silva Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Via | General | $3,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens Wny | General | $2,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | General | $1,000 |
| Mac Angels Foundation | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R Beecher Jr
- Matthew C Jacobs
- Luke T Jacobs
- Zoe Rogers
Questions people ask
Does The Captiva Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Captiva Foundation give?
$102,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Captiva Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas R Beecher Jr (Trustee), Matthew C Jacobs (Trustee), Luke T Jacobs (Cfo) and Zoe Rogers (Trustee).
What does The Captiva Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.