Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc
The foundation's efforts are focused on programs that help strengthen and improve the quality of life in the communitites served by the cruise industry with specific emphasis on civic and community development, educational assistance and training programs, public health programs and environmental preservation initiatives.
Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc gave $33K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,500
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,250
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,250
- Total assets
- $119,887
- -40.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc
Who Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Republican Institute ($25K). Together the top 2 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $53K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Republican Institute Washington, DC | Civic/Community Development | $25,000 |
| Engage Promoting Women's Economic Security Washington, DC | Civic/Community Development | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,887 | $52,361 | $32,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $202,387 | $112,946 | $50,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $272,384 | $127,549 | $53,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $390,171 | $85,149 | $30,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $470,171 | $58,482 | — | — |
About Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $120K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Kelly Craighead, President, CEO, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Craighead
President, CEO, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Sasso
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Farkas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc gave $33K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 3 grants.
How large is Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc?
Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc reported $120K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc?
Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $120K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc operate?
Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Maine, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2082802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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