The Calkins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Calkins Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $252,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$310,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$252,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $433,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,300 | 16 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $433,000 | 15 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $310,000 | 5 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Calkins 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $282,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $18,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $252,000 |
| Care Net Resource Pregnancy Centers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Send International of the United States Inc | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| The Circe Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oyster Point Rotary Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph M Calkins
- Kara A Calkins
Questions people ask
Does The Calkins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Calkins Foundation give?
$310,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs The Calkins Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph M Calkins (Pres, Sec, Dir) and Kara A Calkins (Dir, Treas, VP).