Private foundation · EIN 95-4638300 · Avalon, California · Education

Captains Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $83K total, median $4,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$83K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 2 of 14 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Avalon Community ChurchAvalon, CACommunity donation$21K
Catalina Kid VenturesAvalon, CACommunity donation$18K

About this foundation

Captains Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Avalon, California, administered in care of Cap W O Perkings, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Captains Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Captains Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $83K across 14 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Captains Foundation give?

California (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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