Caliber Foundation
Accepts applications
Caliber Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$304,406
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $39,200 the year before.
50% 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 | $40,700 | 15 | $330,744 |
| 2024 | $39,200 | 14 | $310,324 |
| 2025 | $37,500 | 14 | $304,406 |
How to apply
| Contact | John Lavander and Nancy Owen 2900 Thomas Avenue South 2320, Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 827-7542 |
| What to submit | Request application and instructions by letter or by phone |
What Caliber Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $27,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | General use of the charity | $6,000 |
| Every Meal | General use of the charity | $5,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | General use of the charity | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | General use of the charity | $3,000 |
| Ferguson Library | General use of the charity | $2,500 |
| Person to Person | General use of the charity | $2,500 |
| PBS Foundation | General use of the charity | $2,500 |
| San Jose Public Library | General use of the charity | $2,500 |
| Family Pathways | General use of the charity | $2,000 |
| Project Diva | General use of the charity | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | General use of the charity | $1,500 |
| Isanti County Historical Society | General use of the charity | $1,000 |
| Minnesota State Fair Foundation | General use of the charity | $1,000 |
| St Cloud State Univeristy | General use of the charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Lavander
- Nancy Owen
- Nancy Lavander Seeger
- David Lavander
- Thomas Lavander
- Bradley Lavander
- James Barnett
Questions people ask
Does Caliber Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Caliber Foundation give?
$37,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Caliber Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Lavander (President), Nancy Owen (Treasurer), Nancy Lavander Seeger (Secretary) and David Lavander (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Caliber Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.