The Call of Duty Endowment
Preselected recipients only
The Call of Duty Endowment is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.5 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $349,250 and the largest $1.9 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.5 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$349,250
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.3 million 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.3 million | 10 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 11 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
The Call of Duty Endowment 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
What The Call of Duty Endowment funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri. It also paid $832,400 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Alabama | 1 | $660,000 |
| California | 3 | $547,225 |
| Indiana | 1 | $440,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $277,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $247,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vetjobs (Formerly Casy) | Veteran job placement services | $1.9 million |
| Hire Heroes USA | Veteran job placement services | $1.5 million |
| Still Serving Veterans | Veteran job placement services | $660,000 |
| Rfea - the Forces Employment Charity (Uk) | Veteran job placement services | $503,500 |
| Operation Job Ready Veterans (Cl&e) | Veteran job placement services | $440,000 |
| US Vets | Veteran job placement services | $349,250 |
| Walking With the Wounded (Uk) | Veteran job placement services | $328,900 |
| Amvets | Veteran job placement services | $277,500 |
| Veterans Inc | Veteran job placement services | $247,500 |
| JVS Socal | Veteran job placement services | $192,500 |
| Activision Publishing - In-Kind Charitable Contributions | Veteran job placement services | $5,475 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Goldenberg
- Matthew Cox
- General James Jones
- Christian Driscoll
- Robert Kotick
- Mark Lamia
- Brian Kelly
Questions people ask
Does The Call of Duty Endowment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Call of Duty Endowment give?
$6.5 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $349,250.
Who runs The Call of Duty Endowment?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Goldenberg (President), Matthew Cox (Activision Publ), General James Jones (Outside Director) and Christian Driscoll (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Call of Duty Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans and international.