Calderwood Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Calderwood Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $594,549 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $198,183 and the largest $198,183. 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$594,549
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$198,183
- Largest grant$198,183
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6.4 million 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 | $300,000 | 3 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $6.4 million | 3 | $601,316 |
| 2025 | $594,549 | 3 | $0 |
How to apply
Calderwood Charitable 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
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $594,549 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 826 Boston Inc | General Support | $198,183 |
| Grub Street Inc | General Support | $198,183 |
| WriteBoston | General Support | $198,183 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Lowell
- John Cornish
- Charles Cheever
Questions people ask
Does Calderwood Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Calderwood Charitable Foundation give?
$594,549 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $198,183.
Who runs Calderwood Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William A Lowell (Trustee), John Cornish (Trustee) and Charles Cheever (Trustee).