Grants paid in 2025
12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coast Guard MuseumNew London, CT | General charitable purposes | $250K |
| Chicago Yacht Club FoundationChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $200K |
| Center for Independent DocumentaryNewton, MA | General charitable purposes | $50K |
| Pritzker Military Museum and FoundationKenosha, WI | General charitable purposes | $40K |
| Chicago Maritime MuseumChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $20K |
| Chicago History MuseumChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $15K |
| Columbia Yacht Club Sailing SchoolChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Chicago Christmas ShipHinsdale, IL | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Stella MarisWashington, DC | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Illinois Joining ForcesChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Port Washington Historical SocietyPort Washington, WI | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Chicago Council Navy LeagueHinsdale, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
By state: Illinois 7 · Connecticut 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Wisconsin 2 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Captain Daves Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of David Truitt, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Captain Daves Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Captain Daves Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $615K across 12 grants, a median of $13K.
Where does Captain Daves Foundation give?
Illinois (7 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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