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Callahan Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Pasadena, California · EIN 854325642

Callahan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $46,500 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.

46% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2.4 million8$7.4 million
2024$3.4 million11$17.2 million

How to apply

Callahan Family Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Callahan Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California9$3.3 million
Alaska1$20,000
New York1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Polytechnic School
Pasadena, CA
Endowment for financial aid for students$2.0 million
MAMA2MAMA
Pasadena, CA
For family planning and women's health services$607,594
Southern California Children's Museum
Pasadena, CA
For expenses related to the operation of the museum.$350,039
Planned Parenthood
Altadena, CA
For family planning and women's health services.$200,583
The Earth Species Project
Berkeley, CA
For expensese realted to animal research efforts.$95,000
Foothill Family Services
Pasadena, CA
For family social services$46,500
Bnai Simcha Preschool
Pasadena, CA
For expenses related to the preschool program.$25,317
Global Health Exchanges
Anchorage, AK
Unrestricted gift in support of organization's medical missions to nicaragua$20,000
Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center
Pasadena, CA
For expenses related to youth and adult education programs$10,000
Friends in Deed
Pasadena, CA
Donation to underwrite charity golf tournament in support of organization that provides homeless services in the pasadena area$5,000
Teach for America
New York, NY
Unrestricted gift in support of organization's work to support schools in underserved communities$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Callahan Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Callahan Family Foundation Inc give?

$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $46,500.

Who runs Callahan Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Ezra Callahan (Pres & Director) and Marisa Callahan (Sec,cfo&direct).

What does Callahan Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.

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