How to apply
Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org Contact: M Alexander Calder, C/O the Louis Calder Foundation, Denver, Co, 7209439865, ALEXANDER.CALDER@CALDERFDN.ORG Deadlines: Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org Restrictions: Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
38 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Fund IncDenver, CO | Growth of charter schools | $1.0M |
| Array Education IncNew York, NY | Fiscal sponsor for the literacy group, science of reading | $750K |
| Cambiar EducationLos Angeles, CA | Fiscal sponsor for magpie literacy, science of reading | $600K |
| Instruction PartnersNashville, TN | Science of reading | $500K |
| Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MN | Two-generation family learning | $400K |
| The Achievement Network LtdBoston, MA | Science of reading | $400K |
| Cambiar EducationLos Angeles, CA | Fiscal sponsor for onyourmark, science of reading | $375K |
| Achievement FIRST IncNew Haven, CT | Science of reading | $350K |
| Colorado Schools FundDenver, CO | Growth of charter schools | $300K |
| Kipp FoundationNew York, NY | Science of reading | $300K |
| Becoming Collegiate Academy IncJacksonville, FL | Growth of charter schools | $260K |
| Excellent Schools New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM | Growth of charter schools | $250K |
| Kipp Colorado SchoolsDenver, CO | Science of reading | $250K |
| Reach Out and Read IncBoston, MA | Two-generation family learning | $250K |
| Nashville ClassicalNashville, TN | Growth of charter schools | $200K |
| Seton Education PartnersNew York, NY | Growth of charter schools | $200K |
| Kipp Jacksonville IncJacksonville, FL | Science of reading | $175K |
| Building Responsible Intelligent Creative KidsNewark, NJ | Growth of charter schools | $150K |
| Encompass Community SchoolNashville, TN | Growth of charter schools | $150K |
| Episcopal Children's Services IncJacksonville, FL | Trustee discretionary support for high quality learning opportunity | $150K |
| University Preparatory SchoolsDenver, CO | Science of reading | $140K |
| Independence Schools of AlabamaFairfield, AL | Growth of charter schools | $125K |
| Kipp North Carolina Public Schools IncDurham, NC | Science of reading | $125K |
| Dekalb Brilliance Academy IncDecatur, GA | Growth of charter schools | $100K |
| Honor Preparatory Charter SchoolMidland, NC | Growth of charter schools | $100K |
| Invictus Nashville Charter SchoolNashville, TN | Growth of charter schools | $100K |
| Kipp New York IncNew York, NY | Science of reading | $100K |
| Miles Ahead Charter SchoolPowder Springs, GA | Growth of charter schools | $100K |
| Valley SettlementGlenwood Springs, CO | Two-generation family learning | $75K |
| University Charter SchoolLivingston, AL | Science of reading | $65K |
| University Settlement Society of New YorkNew York, NY | Two-generation family learning | $50K |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust IncWest Palm Beach, FL | Trustee discretionary support for high quality learning opportunity | $50K |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program IncNorwalk, CT | Trustee discretionary support for high quality learning opportunity | $25K |
| Interfaith Neighbors IncAsbury Park, NJ | Trustee discretionary support for high quality learning opportunity | $25K |
| Philanthropy ColoradoArvada, CO | General operating support | $2,575 |
| Peak Grantmaking IncWashington, DC | General operating support | $2,250 |
| Civic News CompanyNew York, NY | Research | $1,000 |
| The 74 Media IncNew York, NY | Research | $1,000 |
By state: Colorado 6 · New York 7 · California 2 · Tennessee 4 · Massachusetts 2 · Florida 4
About this foundation
Louis Calder Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, tax-exempt since 1953. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Louis Calder Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org Deadlines: Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org.
How much does Louis Calder Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $8.2M across 38 grants, a median of $150K.
Where does Louis Calder Foundation give?
Colorado (6 grants), New York (7 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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