Calver Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Calver Foundation is a private foundation in Escondido, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.3 million and the largest $2.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.3 million
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$50.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $160,000 | 1 | $41.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 1 | $47.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 1 | $50.5 million |
How to apply
Calver 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | General support | $2.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Neil R Anderson
- Robert Anderson
- Matthew Bowers
- Cynthia Morales Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Calver Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Calver Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.3 million.
Who runs Calver Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Neil R Anderson (Director), Robert Anderson (President), Matthew Bowers (Treasurer) and Cynthia Morales Anderson (Secretary).