Calvin K Kazanjian Economics Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Calvin K Kazanjian Economics Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Glastonbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $257,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$257,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was down from $384,000 the year before.
90% 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 | $347,392 | 13 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $384,000 | 12 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $257,500 | 12 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elena Zee 2389 Main Street STE 100, Glastonbury, CT 06033 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (602) 758-3905 |
| What to submit | Letter describing applicant organization's background, purposes and duration of project, detailed budget and certification as to type of organization and IRS exempt status. |
| Deadlines | April 1 and october 1 |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be a non-profit organization - the proposed project must pertain to economic research or education. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Calvin K Kazanjian Economics Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $75,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $24,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council for Economic Education | support state councils | $30,000 |
| Georgia Council on Economic Educati | The trade game | $30,000 |
| Mississippi Council on Economics Ed | County enterprise challenge | $30,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | SUPPORT Economic Forces in American Civics (EFAC) | $25,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | NPR's 2026 planet money summer school | $25,000 |
| Florida Council on Economics Educat | Financial literacy & Money Education | $25,000 |
| Caring for Military Families | Financial wellness for caregivers: Expanding economic literacy through resource navigation | $25,000 |
| South Carolina Council on Economic | Economics in the wild | $24,000 |
| Individual | Expansion 2025-26 (Philadelphia and Connecticut) | $20,000 |
| Individual | Promoting Financial Literacy through Storybooks and Community Engagement | $15,000 |
| National Assoc of Economic Educator | Support NAEE Spring Conference | $5,000 |
| Arizona Council on Economics Educat | Unrestricted grant | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Macdowell
- Richard Lloyd Elston
- Catherine Weidemaier
- Scott Wolla
- John F van Gorder
- Elena Zee
- Mary Bernal
- Caleb T Elston
- Ephraim Elston
- Emily Elston
- Calvin Lloyd Elston
- Sherry Manetta
Questions people ask
Does Calvin K Kazanjian Economics Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1 and october 1.
How much does Calvin K Kazanjian Economics Foundation Inc give?
$257,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Calvin K Kazanjian Economics Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael A Macdowell (Trustee), Richard Lloyd Elston (Pres. / Treas.), Catherine Weidemaier (Trustee) and Scott Wolla (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Calvin K Kazanjian Economics Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.