Cal Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cal Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $465,500 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $110,000. 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$465,500
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $625,000 the year before.
6% 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 | $452,000 | 46 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $625,000 | 50 | $10.7 million |
| 2025 | $465,500 | 47 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Cal Foundation Inc 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.
What Cal Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | $375,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $22,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Halcyon Foundation | General purpose | $110,000 |
| Two Mauds | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Vermont Studio School | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Schwartzman Animal Medical Center | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Heart of the Hamptons | General purpose | $22,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Southampton Animal Shelter Fdn | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center | General purposes | $12,500 |
| Animal Medical Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Citizens Committee for Children | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Madoo Garden Conservancy | General purposes | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General purposes | $10,000 |
| City Harvest | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Ace | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Bottomless Closet | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of New York | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Hudson Peconic | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The National Theatre | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Childrens Aid Society | General purposes | $4,000 |
| The Southampton Association | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Wings of Rescue | General purpose | $3,000 |
| ASPCA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Bidawee | General purposes | $2,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General purposes | $2,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General purposes | $2,000 |
| International Fund for Animal | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Pet Partners | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Fund | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Southampton Hospital | General purposes | $2,000 |
| St Andrews Dune Church | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Animal Care Centers of NYC | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Bathing Corporation of Southampton Scholarship Foundation | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Foxcroft School | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Hackett
- Melinda Hackett
Questions people ask
Does Cal Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cal Foundation Inc give?
$465,500 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Cal Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Hackett (President) and Melinda Hackett (Vice-Pres.).
What does Cal Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and health.