The Callison Foundation
Accepts applications
The Callison Foundation is a private foundation in Ross, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $474,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $474,000 and the largest $474,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$474,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$474,000
- Largest grant$474,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $790,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $790,000 | 1 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $474,000 | 1 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sheila Devore PO Box 677, Ross, CA 94957 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 207-3095, sheila@callisonfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Email; pdf format pdf letter of interest; include budget |
| Deadlines | N/a may 1 |
| Restrictions | 5YR of fund every 8YRS san francisco area concentration |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $474,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule | General operating | $474,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Devore
- Mort Pactor
- Peter O'Hara
- Peter Hooker
- John Loder
- Golnar Yazdi
- Tyler Foster
Questions people ask
Does The Callison Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: N/a may 1.
How much does The Callison Foundation give?
$474,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $474,000.
Who runs The Callison Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheila Devore (Executive Dir), Mort Pactor (Director), Peter O'Hara (Director) and Peter Hooker (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.