Private foundation · EIN 47-2387065 · Vineburg, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Caldera Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $511K total, median $50K. 45% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$511K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ploughshares FundSan Francisco, CAFinancial support$100K
Rocky Mountain InstituteBasalt, COFinancial support for rocky mountain institute$50K
Issue OneWashington, DCFinancial support$50K
Pacific InstituteOakland, CAFinancial support$50K
Indivisible Civics EngagementSan Francisco, CAFinancial support$50K
Campaign Legal CenterWashington, DCFinancial support$50K
Clean Energy Communities FundBerkeley, CAFinancial support$50K
Amalgamated Charitable FoundationWashington, DCFinancial support$50K
The Good Information FoundationNew York, NYFinancial support$35K
American Independent FoundationWashington, DCFinancial support$25K
Human Rights WatchSan Francisco, CAFinancial support$1,000

By state: California 5 · District of Columbia 4 · Colorado 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Caldera Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vineburg, California, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Caldera Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Caldera Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $511K across 11 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Caldera Foundation give?

California (5 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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