Cast Water Safety Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 83-1243277 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $72,940 and $72,940.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CAST WATER SAFETY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 7628 MADISON STREET, FOREST PARK IL 60130 |
| Phone | 3124777603 |
| SCHOLARSHIP@CASTWATERSAFETY.ORG | |
| Form and materials | CAST WATER SAFETY FOUNDATION REQUIRES THAT EACH APPLICANT OR APPLICANT FAMILY SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THAT DEMONSTRATES HIS, HER, OR THEIR FINANCIAL NEED, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ELIGIBILITY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. CAST WILL CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY E-MAIL OR PHYSICALLY DELIVERED TO CAST WATER SAFETY FOUNDATION'S OFFICES. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR THE ISR SWIM LESSON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MUST GENERALLY SATISFY THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (1) FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN THE AGE OF 6 MONTHS TO 8 YEARS OLD; AND (2) FAMILIES THAT DESIRE TO HAVE THEIR CHILDREN EDUCATED AND TRAINED IN ESSENTIAL WATER SURVIVAL AND SELF-RESCUE SKILLS. WE PRIORITIZE (I) CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WITH TEACHERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, NURSES, OR MILITARY MEMBERS, OR FAMILIES LIVING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES, AND (II) FAMILIES BASED ON THEIR LEVEL OF INCOME. WHILE PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE CATEGORIES LISTED ABOVE, OTHER CHILDREN IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS MAY SUBMIT A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CONSIDERATION AND MAY BE ACCEPTED IF FOUNDATION HAS AVAILABLE FUNDS AND DETERMINES THAT THE APPLICATION IS QUALIFIED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Awareness, education, & research program | $72,940 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($73,937). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,877 | 5 |
| 2023 | $89,594 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349102789
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1243277
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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