Caulkins Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caulkins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $199,778 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$199,778
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $226,462 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $226,462 | 34 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $199,778 | 30 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Caulkins Family 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.
What Caulkins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 17 | $88,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $53,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $18,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,778 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Furniture Craftsmanship | Support of exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Alliance for Choice Education | Support exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Church of the Ascension | Support exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation Island School | Support exempt purpose | $17,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club Metro Denver | Support exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Graland Country Day School | Support exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| St George's School | Support exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Independce Institue | Support of exempt | $10,000 |
| Opera Colorado | Support exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Colorado Ballet | Support exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School | Support exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Denver | Support exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital | Support exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Philips Academy Andover | Support exempt purpose | $2,778 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Support exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Christ Church of Dark Harbor | Support exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Union College | Support exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art | Support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Bravo Vail | Support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Colorado College Mens Lacross Discretionary | Support of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Colorado Uplift | Support of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Islesboro Community Fund | Support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| National Links Trust | Support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Beacon Project | Support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation | Support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Phoenix Multisport | Support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Hashim Khan Foundation | Support of exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleanor N Caulkins
- George Caulkins
- John Caulkins
- Maxwell Caulkins
- Mary Caulkins
Questions people ask
Does Caulkins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caulkins Family Foundation give?
$199,778 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Caulkins Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eleanor N Caulkins (President), George Caulkins (Vice President), John Caulkins (Vice President) and Maxwell Caulkins (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Caulkins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.