Private foundation · EIN 86-1917009 · Escondido, California · Human services

Calver 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $2.3M total, median $2.3M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$2.3M
Median grant
$2.3M
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramWarwick, RIGeneral support$2.3M

About this foundation

Calver Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Escondido, California, administered in care of Matthew Bowers, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Calver Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Calver Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.3M across 1 grants, a median of $2.3M.

Where does Calver Foundation give?

Rhode Island (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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