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EIN 76-0617618

Cavalla Historical Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
City
Galveston
State
Texas
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2025-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The Cavalla Historical Foundation's mission is to provide unique historical educational and patriotic experiences of undersea warfare, restore and preserve the USS Cavalla submarine and USS Stewart destroyer escort, promote the legacy of those who served aboard submarines and anti-submarine vessels through tours and education. They operate a sleepover program for youth groups to learn about the ships through overnight STEM-based education. Their programs include... (details not given) and they are located in Galveston, TX.
Also known as...
Galveston Naval Museum; Robert Wakefield
Total revenues
$946,021
2025
Total expenses
$928,274
2025
Total assets
$5,682,081
2025
Num. employees
23
2025

Program areas at Cavalla Historical Foundation

The operation, restoration, preservation, promotion and maintenance of the uss Cavalla submarine and uss stewart destroyer escort. Sleepover program allows youth groups to learn about the uss Cavalla & uss stewart through an overnight educational/stem based experience. This program caters to scouting programs and through public, private and homeschool groups. Operation of souvenir gift shop.

Who funds Cavalla Historical Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Texas Historical FoundationThis Project Will Clean, Restore, and Preserve the Deck on the Wwii-Era Uss Stewart, Repairing Areas of the Deck Surface That Have Corroded Over Time.$8,000
Paul B and Frances Lenora Terry JR Family FoundationCharitable$250

Financials for Cavalla Historical Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$25,853
Program services$809,902
Investment income and dividends$4,551
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,592
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$103,123
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$946,021
Data update history
July 20, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
June 22, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
April 7, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
February 27, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 8, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from Texas Historical Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6341 Steward Rd 249
Galveston, TX 77551
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Galveston County, TX
Website URL
galvestonnavalmuseum.com/ 
Phone
(713) 448-0837
IRS details
EIN
76-0617618
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0275707
FTB Entity ID
4760986
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2026-08-19
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