Calm Foundation
Accepts applications
Calm Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$66,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,537 the year before.
57% of its 2025 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 | $64,536 | 11 | $619,574 |
| 2024 | $62,537 | 10 | $0 |
| 2025 | $66,500 | 14 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa Tessarowicz 2023 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (719) 641-7777 |
What Calm Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | $56,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yu Ming Charter School | Mandarin immersion education | $10,000 |
| Early Connections | Preschool | $10,000 |
| Youth Documentary Academy | Trains youth in filmmaking | $7,500 |
| Concrete Couch | Community improvement | $7,500 |
| Brave Irene's | Art & education | $5,000 |
| Colorado Humanities | Humanities education | $5,000 |
| Cu Foundation | Education | $4,000 |
| Rocky Mtn Women's Film Festival | 3-day celebration of women & film | $3,500 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | Public broadcasting | $3,000 |
| KRCC | Public broadcasting | $3,000 |
| Sun Mountain Taiko | Advance the art of taiko | $2,500 |
| Moxley Studio | Suicide prevention | $2,500 |
| Miss Juneteenth | Young women empowerment | $2,000 |
| Pikes Peak Athletics Foundation | Youth athletics | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Tessarowicz
- Christine Tessarowicz
- Alec Tessarowicz
- Lisa Tessarowicz
Questions people ask
Does Calm Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Calm Foundation give?
$66,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Calm Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Tessarowicz (Director), Christine Tessarowicz (Secretary), Alec Tessarowicz (Director) and Lisa Tessarowicz (President/Tr).
What does Calm Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.