Captain Dave's Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 87-3416637 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$615K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$20.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Guard Museum | New London, CT | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Chicago Yacht Club Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary | Newton, MA | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Pritzker Military Museum and Foundation | Kenosha, WI | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Chicago Maritime Museum | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Columbia Yacht Club Sailing School | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Chicago Christmas Ship | Hinsdale, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Stella Maris | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Illinois Joining Forces | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Port Washington Historical Society | Port Washington, WI | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Chicago Council Navy League | Hinsdale, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $615,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $146,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $62,750 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349101606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3416637
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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