Louis Calder Foundation
Accepts applications
Louis Calder Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.2 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.2 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$199 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.9 million the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.9 million | 43 | $171 million |
| 2023 | $6.9 million | 35 | $194 million |
| 2024 | $8.2 million | 38 | $199 million |
How to apply
| Contact | M Alexander Calder C/O the Louis Calder Foundation, 1331 17th Street Suite 602, Denver, CO 80202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (720) 943-9865, alexander.calder@calderfdn.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Louis Calder Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 7 | $1.4 million |
| California | 2 | $975,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $950,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $650,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $635,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $400,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $375,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $225,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Fund Inc | Growth of charter schools | $1.0 million |
| Array Education Inc | Fiscal sponsor for the literacy group, science of reading | $750,000 |
| Cambiar Education | Fiscal sponsor for magpie literacy, science of reading | $600,000 |
| Instruction Partners | Science of reading | $500,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Two-generation family learning | $400,000 |
| The Achievement Network LTD | Science of reading | $400,000 |
| Cambiar Education | Fiscal sponsor for onyourmark, science of reading | $375,000 |
| Achievement First Inc | Science of reading | $350,000 |
| Colorado Schools Fund | Growth of charter schools | $300,000 |
| KIPP Foundation | Science of reading | $300,000 |
| Becoming Collegiate Academy Inc | Growth of charter schools | $260,000 |
| Excellent Schools New Mexico | Growth of charter schools | $250,000 |
| KIPP Colorado Schools | Science of reading | $250,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Inc | Two-generation family learning | $250,000 |
| Nashville Classical | Growth of charter schools | $200,000 |
| Seton Education Partners | Growth of charter schools | $200,000 |
| KIPP Jacksonville Inc | Science of reading | $175,000 |
| Building Responsible Intelligent Creative Kids | Growth of charter schools | $150,000 |
| Encompass Community School | Growth of charter schools | $150,000 |
| Episcopal Children's Services Inc | Trustee discretionary support for high quality learning opportunity | $150,000 |
| University Preparatory Schools | Science of reading | $140,000 |
| Independence Schools of Alabama | Growth of charter schools | $125,000 |
| KIPP North Carolina Public Schools Inc | Science of reading | $125,000 |
| Dekalb Brilliance Academy Inc | Growth of charter schools | $100,000 |
| Honor Preparatory Charter School | Growth of charter schools | $100,000 |
| Invictus Nashville Charter School | Growth of charter schools | $100,000 |
| KIPP New York Inc | Science of reading | $100,000 |
| Miles Ahead Charter School | Growth of charter schools | $100,000 |
| Valley Settlement | Two-generation family learning | $75,000 |
| University Charter School | Science of reading | $65,000 |
| University Settlement Society of New York | Two-generation family learning | $50,000 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc | Trustee discretionary support for high quality learning opportunity | $50,000 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | Trustee discretionary support for high quality learning opportunity | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Neighbors Inc | Trustee discretionary support for high quality learning opportunity | $25,000 |
| Philanthropy Colorado | General operating support | $2,575 |
| Peak Grantmaking Inc | General operating support | $2,250 |
| Civic News Company | Research | $1,000 |
| The 74 Media Inc | Research | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Alexander Calder
- Peter D Calder
- Frank E Shanley
Questions people ask
Does Louis Calder Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org.
How much does Louis Calder Foundation give?
$8.2 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Louis Calder Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists M Alexander Calder (Trustee/Executive Director), Peter D Calder (Trustee) and Frank E Shanley (Trustee).
What does Louis Calder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.