The Captiva Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 16-1537263 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THOMAS R BEECHER JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 W TUPPER STREET SUITE 200, BUFFALO NY 14201 |
| Phone | 7168538671 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM IS REQUIRED. THE ONLY REQUIREMENT IS A BRIEF LETTER DESCRIBING THE PROJECT AND AMOUNT REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
29% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peta Foundation | Norfolk, VA | General | $20,000 |
| Bison Childrens Scholarship Fund | Buffalo, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Erin's Farm NFP | Hobart, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Parents Family Circle | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Taller Puertorriqueno Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General | $7,000 |
| Code for Life USA Inc | New York, NY | General | $7,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Health and Education Alternative for Teens (Heat) | Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Roswell Park Cancer Institute | Buffalo, NY | The angel fund | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Orangutan Outreach | Hudson, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Icla Da Silva Foundation | Dallas, TX | General | $3,000 |
| Via | Buffalo, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens Wny | Buffalo, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | Frederick, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Mac Angels Foundation | Larchmont, NY | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $63,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349100521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1537263
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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