The Captains Foundation
The Captains Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Avalon, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants for community donations and scholarships, all to recipients in California.
The Captains Foundation at a glance
In short: The Captains Foundation gave $83K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,000
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -44.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,929
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,379,640
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Captains Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are provided.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 254, Avalon, CA 90704
Phone: (310) 510-0068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Captains Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Avalon Community Church ($21K). Together the top 3 received $43K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 76 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Captains Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $119K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon Community Church Avalon, CA | Community Donation | $21,000 |
| Catalina Kid Ventures Avalon, CA | Community Donation | $18,000 |
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| Alexa Morones - CIS Avalon, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,379,640 | $817,030 | $142,001 | $83,000 | 14 | $83,000 | $758,029 | $103,686 |
| 2023 | $1,753,611 | $119,144 | $234,400 | $118,500 | 25 | $118,500 | $3,244 | $100,096 |
| 2022 | $1,847,149 | $126,482 | $123,394 | $40,000 | 14 | $40,000 | $45,070 | $100,655 |
| 2021 | $1,849,192 | $135,833 | $154,460 | $100,000 | 10 | $100,000 | $81,373 | $99,265 |
| 2020 | $1,860,469 | $126,556 | $176,213 | $104,074 | 13 | — | $54,417 | $100,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Captains Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant information shows support for community donations and scholarships. No mission statement is provided.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $83,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $21,000, with a median of $4,000. Notable grants included $21,000 to Avalon Community Church and $18,000 to Catalina Kid Ventures, both for community donations. The filing also lists scholarships of $4,000 to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Creigh as vice president and treasurer; Lillian Stone as president; Darwin Horn as secretary; and Gail Hodge, Dan O’Conner, and Judy Ramming as board members.
The Captains Foundation is led by Lillian Stone, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lillian Stone
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan O'Conner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darwin Horn
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Creigh
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Hodge
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Ramming
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jay Guion (2020–2022) — President
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 The Captains Foundation
How much does The Captains Foundation give each year?
The Captains Foundation gave $83K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $119K across 25 grants.
What is The Captains Foundation's typical grant size?
The Captains Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,929, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Captains Foundation give grants?
The Captains Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Avalon, CA (3 grants).
Does The Captains Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Captains Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants) and "Community Donation" (3 grants).
Who are The Captains Foundation's largest grantees?
The Captains Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Avalon Community Church ($21,000), Catalina Kid Ventures ($18,000) and Alexa Morones - CIS ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Captains Foundation?
The Captains Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Captains Foundation fund?
The available grant information shows support for community donations and scholarships. No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Captains Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Captains Foundation's EIN?
The Captains Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4638300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Captains Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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