Private foundation · EIN 94-6127962 · Ross, California

Callison Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (N/A MAY 1) and its median grant is $474K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $474K total, median $474K. Stated restrictions: 5yr of fund every 8yrs san francisco area concentration

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$474K
Median grant
$474K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
N/A MAY 1
Assets
$9.4M

How to apply

Email; pdf format pdf letter of interest; include budget Contact: Sheila Devore, Po Box 677, Ross, Ca, 6502073095, SHEILA@CALLISONFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: N/A MAY 1 Restrictions: 5yr of fund every 8yrs san francisco area concentration

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.

About this foundation

Callison Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ross, California, tax-exempt since 1966. 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 Callison Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Email; pdf format pdf letter of interest; include budget Deadlines: N/A MAY 1.

How much does Callison Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $474K across 1 grants, a median of $474K.

Where does Callison Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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