Cast Water Safety Foundation
EIN 831243277
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). This foundation may have filed its
final return or ceased operations — verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2019–2023
$307K
302 grants · $61K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$148
typical micro grants · $120–$315
grant size
22%
balanced · 51/235 multi-year
repeat
$3.0M
Assets (2023)
235
Distinct Recipients
About
THE ORGANIZATION STARTED RENTING THE POOL TO ISR INSTRUCTORS WHO ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, NOT EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THOSE INSTRUCTORS THEN PROVIDE LESSONS TO FAMILIES AND ARE PAID DIRECTLLY BY THOSE FAMILIES. CAST DOES NOT PAY FOR THE SWIM LESSONS NOR DO THEY RECEIVE INCOME FROM THOSE LESSONS. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES RENTAL INCOME THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY RELATED TO THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE BY EDUCATING SWIM LESSON PARTICIPANTS ON WATER SAFETY AND REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF WATER-RELATED ACCIDENTS.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CAST WATER SAFETY FOUNDATION
Phone
(312) 477-7600
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
CAST WATER SAFETY FOUNDATION REQUIRES THAT EACH APPLICANT OR APPLICANT FAMILY SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THAT DEMONSTRATES HIS, HER, OR THEIR FINANCIAL NEED, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ELIGIBILITY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. CAST WILL CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY E-MAIL OR PHYSICALLY DELIVERED TO CAST WATER SAFETY FOUNDATION'S OFFICES.
Restrictions
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR THE ISR SWIM LESSON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MUST GENERALLY SATISFY THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (1) FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN THE AGE RANGE OF 6 MONTHS TO 8 YEARS OLD; AND (2) FAMILIES THAT DESIRE TO HAVE THEIR CHILDREN EDUCATED AND TRAINED IN ESSENTIAL WATER SURVIVAL AND SELF-RESCUE SKILLS. CAST WATER SAFETY FOUNDATION WILL PRIORITIZE (I) CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WITH TEACHERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, NURSES, OR MILITARY MEMBERS, OR FAMILIES LIVING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES, AND (II) FAMILIES BASED ON THEIR LEVEL OF INCOME. WHILE PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE CATEGORIES LISTED ABOVE, OTHER CHILDREN IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS MAY SUBMIT A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION AND MAY BE ACCEPTED IF CAST WATER SAFETY FOUNDATION HAS AVAILABLE FUNDS AND DETERMINES THAT THE APPLICATION IS QUALIFIED. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR THE ISR INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM MUST GENERALLY SATISFY THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (1) INDIVIDUALS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $33K | $1.0M | $732K | 51 |
| 2020 | $80K | $2.9M | $2.2M | 106 |
| 2021 | $36K | $2.9M | $513K | 134 |
| 2022 | $68K | $2.9M | $805K | 6 |
| 2023 | $90K | $3.0M | $961K | 5 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 302 grants on record
Minimum
$40
25th Pctl
$120
Median
$148
Average
$1K
75th Pctl
$315
Maximum
$60K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
EH
Elizabeth Bernick Huber
President/Executive Direct
Leadership
DH
Daniel Huber
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
PM
Patrick Moore
Director/Treasurer
Leadership
DG
Debra Grinnell
Director
CB
Carol L Bernick
Director
EH
Elizabeth Bernick Huber
President/Executive Direct
Leadership
DH
Daniel Huber
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
A3
Andrew C Langert-Thru 33022
Director/Treasurer
Leadership
P3
Patrick Moore-As of 33022
Director/Treasurer
Leadership
CB
Carol L Bernick
Director
DG
Debra Grinnell
Director
EH
Elizabeth Bernick Huber
President/Executive Direct
Leadership
DH
Daniel Huber
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
AL
Andrew C Langert
Director/Treasurer
Leadership
CB
Carol L Bernick
Director
DG
Debra Grinnell
Director
DH
Daniel Huber
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
EH
Elizabeth Bernick Huber
President/Executive Direct
Leadership
TE
Thomas W Eberhardt
Treasurer to 2/28/20
Leadership
AL
Andrew C Langert
Director/Treasurer As of 2/28/20
Leadership
DG
Debra Grinnell
Director
CB
Carol L Bernick
Director
EH
Elizabeth Bernick Huber
President/Executive Direct
Leadership
DH
Daniel Huber
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
TE
Thomas W Eberhardt
Treasurer
Leadership
CB
Carol L Bernick
Director
AL
Andrew C Langert
Director
Grants Awarded (302 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | $60,000 | AWARENESS, EDUCATION, & RESEARCH PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Denver Health Foundation | Denver, CO | $45,000 | RESEARCH DONATION | 2020 |
| Scholorships - Detail Upon Request | Chicago, IL | $38,480 | ISR STUDENT INSTRUCTION | 2022 |
| Scholorships - Detail Upon Request | Chicago, IL | $24,406 | ISR STUDENT INSTRUCTION | 2023 |
| Ashley Condron | Chicago, IL | $13,000 | ISR INSTRUCTOR INSTRUCTION | 2019 |
| Taylor Ivey | Chicago, IL | $12,500 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2022 |
| Laura Krillic | Chicago, IL | $12,500 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2022 |
| Annie Cremieux | Chicago, IL | $8,000 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2020 |
| Jamie Berger | Chicago, IL | $8,000 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2020 |
| Patty Strikmiller | Chicago, IL | $8,000 | ISR INSTRUCTOR INSTRUCTION | 2019 |
| Leann Staseck | Chicago, IL | $4,250 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2023 |
| Michael Petrella | Chicago, IL | $3,260 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2021 |
| Karen Chavez | Chicago, IL | $2,750 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2022 |
| Jamie Berger | Chicago, IL | $2,000 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2021 |
| Becki Pinckard | Chicago, IL | $1,885 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2021 |
| Megan Merit | Chicago, IL | $1,810 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2022 |
| Alexandra Analore | Chicago, IL | $1,500 | ISR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | 2021 |
| Alexander Gabb | Chicago, IL | $840 | ISR STUDENT INSTRUCTION | 2019 |
| Lance Martin Jr | Chicago, IL | $770 | ISR STUDENT INSTRUCTION | 2020 |
| Esamae Hawkins | Chicago, IL | $700 | ISR STUDENT INSTRUCTION | 2021 |
| Lillian Hawkins | Chicago, IL | $700 | ISR STUDENT INSTRUCTION | 2021 |
| Florence Rempel | Chicago, IL | $660 | ISR STUDENT INSTRUCTION | 2020 |
| Jude Brammel | Chicago, IL | $660 | ISR STUDENT INSTRUCTION | 2021 |
| Alex Latalladi | Chicago, IL | $645 | ISR STUDENT INSTRUCTION | 2019 |
| Monroe Martin | Chicago, IL | $630 | ISR STUDENT INSTRUCTION | 2020 |