Castaways Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3738769 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$180K
Organizations funded77
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
87% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children International | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Denver Police Brotherhood Youth Boxing Team | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Callies Backyard Foundation | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Mildred and herman crown memorial scholarship | $7,500 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Ida & abraham rogovin memorial scholarship fund | $7,500 |
| Feeding Colorado | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Immigrant Freedom Fund | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Canine Therapy Corps | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Dr. jinny tavee's research | $5,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Vocational rehabilitation | $5,000 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Barry S. crown memorial endowed scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Baltimore, MD | The dream.us mission | $4,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Skylight tv fund | $3,500 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Area of greatest need | $3,000 |
| Aspen Junior Golf Foundation | Aspen, CO | In memory of alden richards | $2,500 |
| Educating Children of Color | Co Springs, CO | Ecc general fund | $2,500 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Safe Place for Pets | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| UC Davis | Davis, CA | Voice & swallowing fund | $2,500 |
| Uw Foundation Athletics | Madison, WI | Volleyball fund | $2,500 |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | King of Prussia, PA | Unrestrictedin honor of alden richards | $2,000 |
| General Federation of Women's Clubs | Washinton DC, DC | Signature programbuilding facade program | $2,000 |
| Maryville Academy | Des Plaines, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago | Chicago, IL | Chicago location - pediatric specialty care | $2,000 |
| Two Angels Foundation | Arvada, CO | Honor jadyn arenas | $2,000 |
| Aspen Community Health Services | Aspen, CO | Women's health | $1,500 |
| A Way Out | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Action in Africa | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Aspen Film | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Aspen Public Radio | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Avsc | Aspen, CO | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Central Colorado | Co Springs, CO | Marian house soup kitchen | $1,000 |
| Colorado Springs Fine Art Center | Co Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Divers Alert Network | Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| English in Action | Basalt, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Forge Evolution | Co Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Harvest for Hunger | Snowmass Vlg, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Inside Out Youth Services | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lift-Up | Rifle, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (Nami) - Colorado | Englewood, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pathfinders Aspen | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Raising a Reader | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Gypsum, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| SANA - SAFE and ABUNDANT NUTRITION ALLIANCE | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| So Colorado Health Network Inc | Denver, CO | Southern colorado health network HIV project | $1,000 |
| Tamarindo Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Gazette El Pomar Foundation | Co Springs, CO | Empty stocking fund | $1,000 |
| The Place | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trails & Open Space Coalition | Co Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Transformative Justice Project of Co | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Mental health program | $1,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass Vlg, CO | Unrestricted | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 77 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,000 | 77 |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 80 |
| 2023 | $184,000 | 81 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349101447
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3738769
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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