The Liberty Cap Foundation
The Liberty Cap Foundation is a private foundation, based in Solvang, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $47K.
The Liberty Cap Foundation at a glance
In short: The Liberty Cap Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,588
- -67.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,794
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,794
- Total assets
- $3,863,387
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Liberty Cap Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leanna Spurrier ($2K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Liberty Cap Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $11K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leanna Spurrier Louisville, KY | Grant for educational research | $1,794 |
| Tamara Finlay Ortonville, MI | To promote numismatic themes in ethnic heritage | $1,794 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,863,387 | $59,025 | $357,730 | $3,588 | 2 | $340,954 | $47,182 | — |
| 2024 | $4,162,092 | $-1,398,467 | $201,449 | $10,970 | 6 | $201,346 | $29,901 | — |
| 2023 | $6,717,342 | — | $118,357 | — | — | $81,978 | — | $6,702 |
| 2022 | $7,137,555 | $140,922 | $6,557 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,545 | $140,922 | $3,560 |
| 2021 | $6,935,850 | $66,500 | $7,470 | — | — | $7,470 | — | — |
| 2020 | $6,876,820 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Liberty Cap Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles F Heck
Director President Treasurer
Director Treasurer → Director President Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Robinson
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Ross
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trina Husak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Eckford-Prossor
Secretary
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Patricia A. Husak (2020–2024) — President
- Former: PATRICIA A HUSAK Director (2022) — President
- Former: Walter Husak Director (2022)
- Former: Walter J. Husak (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Liberty Cap Foundation
How much does The Liberty Cap Foundation give each year?
The Liberty Cap Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 6 grants.
How large is The Liberty Cap Foundation?
The Liberty Cap Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $59K.
Where does The Liberty Cap Foundation operate?
The Liberty Cap Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Tennessee.
What is The Liberty Cap Foundation's EIN?
The Liberty Cap Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3901942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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