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Castaways Foundation: 77 grants to organizations, $180,000 (tax year ended December 2025)
Castaways Foundation, a private foundation in Chicago, IL, paid 77 grants to organizations totaling $180,000 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 11, 2026. The largest was $20,000 to Children International in Kansas City, MO for unrestricted.
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- EIN
- 363738769
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Assets
- $4,400,541
- Grants paid
- $180,000
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 11, 2026, IRS object ID 202621319349101447. It reported $180,000 in grants paid; 77 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children International | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | International, foreign affairs and national security | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Denver Police Brotherhood Youth Boxing Team | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Callies Backyard Foundation | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | Crime and legal-related | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Mildred and herman crown memorial scholarship | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Ida & abraham rogovin memorial scholarship fund | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding Colorado | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Immigrant Freedom Fund | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | Human services | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Canine Therapy Corps | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Dr. jinny tavee's research | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Vocational rehabilitation | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Barry s. crown memorial endowed scholarship fund | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Venture Fund | Baltimore, MD | The dream.us mission | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | Animal-related | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | Animal-related | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Skylight tv fund | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Area of greatest need | Education | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aspen Junior Golf Foundation | Aspen, CO | In memory of alden richards | Recreation and sports | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Educating Children of Color | Co Springs, CO | Ecc general fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | Crime and legal-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Safe Place for Pets | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Uc Davis | Davis, CA | Voice & swallowing fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Uw Foundation Athletics | Madison, WI | Volleyball fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | King of Prussia, PA | Unrestrictedin honor of alden richards | Medical research | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| General Federation of Women's Clubs | Washinton DC, DC | Signature programbuilding facade program | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maryville Academy | Des Plaines, IL | Unrestricted | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago | Chicago, IL | Chicago location - pediatric specialty care | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Two Angels Foundation | Arvada, CO | Honor jadyn arenas | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aspen Community Health Services | Aspen, CO | Women's health | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| A Way Out | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted | Mental health and crisis intervention | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Action in Africa | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aspen Film | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspen Public Radio | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | Health care | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Avsc | Aspen, CO | Scholarship fund | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Catholic Charities of Central Colorado | Co Springs, CO | Marian house soup kitchen | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Colorado Springs Fine Art Center | Co Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Divers Alert Network | Durham, NC | Unrestricted | Recreation and sports | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| English in Action | Basalt, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Forge Evolution | Co Springs, CO | Unrestricted | Crime and legal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Harvest for Hunger | Snowmass VLG, CO | Unrestricted | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Inside Out Youth Services | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lift-Up | Rifle, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness (nami) - Colorado | Englewood, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pathfinders Aspen | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Project Angel Heart | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | Community improvement and capacity building | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Raising A Reader | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Roundup River Ranch | Gypsum, CO | Unrestricted | Recreation and sports | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sana - Safe and Abundant Nutrition Alliance | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| So Colorado Health Network Inc | Denver, CO | Southern colorado health network hiv project | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tamarindo Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Gazette El Pomar Foundation | Co Springs, CO | Empty stocking fund | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Place | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Trails & Open Space Coalition | Co Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Transformative Justice Project of Co | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wounded Warrior Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Mental health program | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass VLG, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ascendigo | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspen Animal Shelter | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Farm Collaborative | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Grand Junction, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Humane Colorado | Denver, CO | Spay/neuter program | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mountain Family Health | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mountain Rescue Aspen | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Opmd | San Antonio, TX | Research grant fund | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Response | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tacaw the Arts Campus at Willits | Basalt, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Anschutz medical campus cancer center | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Valley Settlement | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Valley View Foundation | Glenwood Springs, CO | Support advanced technology at valley view | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wilderness Workshop | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Access Afterschool | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | Arts, culture and humanities | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Casa de Paz | Aurora, CO | Immigration | Human services | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 7, 2025, IRS object ID 202511279349102151. It reported $180,000 in grants paid; 80 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Line Canal Conservancy | Centennial, CO | Unrestricted | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation | Littleton, CO | Unrestricted | Health care | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Mildred and herman crown memorial scholarship | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Ida & abraham rogovin memorial scholarship fund | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Canine Therapy Corps | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Levitt Pavilion Denver | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Peanut allergy research | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washinton DC, DC | Unrestricted | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Vocational rehabilitation | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Barry s. crown memorial endowed scholarship fund | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Callies Backyard Foundation | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | Crime and legal-related | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Denver Police Brotherhood Youth Boxing Team | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | Animal-related | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | Animal-related | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Skylight tv fund | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Front Range Rescue Dogs | Boulder, CO | Unrestricted | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Area of greatest need | Education | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Educating Children of Color | Co Springs, CO | Ecc general fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | Crime and legal-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Safe Place for Pets | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Uw Foundation Athletics | Madison, WI | Volleyball fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maryville Academy | Des Plaines, IL | Unrestricted | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago | Chicago, IL | Chicago location - pediatric specialty care | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| A Beautiful Life Stolen | Fleming Island, FL | Unrestricted | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| A Way Out | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted | Mental health and crisis intervention | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alpine Legal Services | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | Crime and legal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ascendigo | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspen Animal Shelter | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspen Film | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspen Hope Center | Basalt, CO | Unrestricted | Mental health and crisis intervention | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | Health care | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cancer Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | Medical research | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Challenge Aspen | Snowmass VLG, CO | Unrestricted | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Colorado Springs Fine Art Center | Co Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Divers Alert Network | Durham, NC | Unrestricted | Recreation and sports | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| English in Action | Basalt, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Forge Evolution | Co Springs, CO | Unrestricted | Crime and legal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Harvest for Hunger | Snowmass VLG, CO | Unrestricted | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Inside Out Youth Services | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lift-Up | Rifle, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mountain Rescue Aspen | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness (nami) - Colorado | Englewood, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pathfinders Aspen | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paws New York | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Project Angel Heart | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | Community improvement and capacity building | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Raising A Reader | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rocky MTN School of Exp Learning | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Roundup River Ranch | Gypsum, CO | Unrestricted | Recreation and sports | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| So Colorado Health Network Inc | Denver, CO | Southern colorado health network hiv project | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tamarindo Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Gazette El Pomar Foundation | Co Springs, CO | Empty stocking fund | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Jazz Gallery | New York, NY | Unrestricted | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Place | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Trails & Open Space Coalition | Co Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Transformative Justice Project of Co | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Anschutz medical campus cancer center | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Student law office program fund | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Valley Settlement | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wilderness Workshop | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wounded Warrior Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Action in Africa | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | International, foreign affairs and national security | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass VLG, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspen Public Radio | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspen Thrift Shop | Aspen, CO | Scholarship fundraiser | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Catholic Charities of Central Colorado | Co Springs, CO | Marian house soup kitchen | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grant Street Settlement | New York City, NY | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Great Expectations - Fka Family Visitor Programs | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mountain Family Health | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Response | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| River Bridge Regional Center | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | Mental health and crisis intervention | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Room To Read | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shining Stars Foundation | Winter Park, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tacaw the Arts Campus at Willits | Basalt, CO | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Trashmasters International | Snowmass VLG, CO | Trashmasters scholarship fund | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| World Central Kitchen | Washinton DC, DC | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Health care | $32,000 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $23,500 |
| Education | $20,500 |
| Crime and legal-related | $19,500 |
| Animal-related | $15,000 |
| Human services | $13,250 |
| Recreation and sports | $6,500 |
| Environment | $5,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Colorado | $200,000 |
| Illinois | $74,000 |
| Louisiana | $30,000 |
| Missouri | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | $7,500 |
| Wisconsin | $5,000 |
| California | $4,500 |
| New York | $4,500 |
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Updated May 11, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.