Caldera Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caldera Foundation is a private foundation in Vineburg, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $511,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$511,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$133,810
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $410,000 the year before.
73% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $547,000 | 13 | $110,740 |
| 2023 | $410,000 | 13 | $100,176 |
| 2024 | $511,000 | 11 | $133,810 |
How to apply
Caldera Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $251,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $175,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ploughshares Fund | Financial support | $100,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Financial support for rocky mountain institute | $50,000 |
| Issue One | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Pacific Institute | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Indivisible Civics Engagement | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Clean Energy Communities Fund | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Financial support | $50,000 |
| The Good Information Foundation | Financial support | $35,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Financial support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret G Boyer
- Peter S Boyer
Questions people ask
Does Caldera Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caldera Foundation give?
$511,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Caldera Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret G Boyer (President) and Peter S Boyer (Sec. &Treasurer).