Chicago Maritime Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$243K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Chicago Maritime Museum?
Chicago Maritime Museum is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Howard Family Foundation ($152K), Captain Dave's Foundation ($20K), Dr Scholl Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $243K in grants to Chicago Maritime Museum between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Family Foundation | $152,095 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Captain Dave's Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Helmsmanshipinc | $13,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Martha & Joseph Schrodt | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Peter and Carol Goldman Family | $6,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| King Spruce Company | $3,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Stone Barrett Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| The Corwith Fund | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur | $305 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Chicago Maritime Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Captain Dave's Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Martha & Joseph Schrodt | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation | CHARITABLE - GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Peter and Carol Goldman Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | King Spruce Company | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $500 |
| 2024 | Howard Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $37,095 |
| 2024 | Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation | CHARITABLE - GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Peter and Carol Goldman Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | King Spruce Company | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $500 |
| 2023 | Howard Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Dream Big--Captain Bill Pinkney Exhibit Curatorial Design | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Peter and Carol Goldman Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | King Spruce Company | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $500 |
| 2022 | Howard Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Helmsmanshipinc | 501C3 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Peter and Carol Goldman Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | King Spruce Company | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $500 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | In support of general operations | $200 |
| 2021 | Howard Family Foundation | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Helmsmanshipinc | 501C3 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Peter and Carol Goldman Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | King Spruce Company | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $500 |
| 2021 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | in support of general operations. | $105 |
| 2020 | Howard Family Foundation | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Dr Scholl Foundation | CHICAGO WATERWAYS EDUCATION PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Helmsmanshipinc | 501C3 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION | $6,000 |
| 2020 | Peter and Carol Goldman Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Stone Barrett Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The Corwith Fund | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| 2020 | King Spruce Company | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Maritime Museum?
Chicago Maritime Museum is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Howard Family Foundation ($152K), Captain Dave's Foundation ($20K), Dr Scholl Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $243K in grants to Chicago Maritime Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is Chicago Maritime Museum's largest funder?
Howard Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Maritime Museum, with $152K across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Chicago Maritime Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $243K in grants to Chicago Maritime Museum across 33 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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