The Calamus Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Calamus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jericho, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $359,459 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $159,459. 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$359,459
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$159,459
- Assets$0
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $525,500 the year before.
14% 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 | $55,000 | 6 | $695,886 |
| 2024 | $525,500 | 19 | $364,572 |
| 2025 | $359,459 | 14 | $0 |
How to apply
The Calamus 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Calamus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $249,459 |
| California | 2 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Forney Center | See footnote | $159,459 |
| Harvard Law School | See footnote | $30,000 |
| Longhouse Reserve | See footnote | $25,000 |
| One Archives | See footnote | $25,000 |
| AIDS Healthcare Foundation | See footnote | $20,000 |
| Broadway Cares | See footnote | $20,000 |
| LGBT Network | See footnote | $15,000 |
| Pridelines | See footnote | $15,000 |
| Berkshire Pride | See footnote | $10,000 |
| Callen-Lorde Community Health Center | See footnote | $10,000 |
| Hamptons Pride | See footnote | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Universitysgmh | See footnote | $10,000 |
| Making Gay History | See footnote | $5,000 |
| Stonewall Foundation | See footnote | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Bradbury
- James M Rosenberg
- Jeffrey B Soref
Questions people ask
Does The Calamus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Calamus Foundation Inc give?
$359,459 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Calamus Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis Bradbury (Director), James M Rosenberg (Director) and Jeffrey B Soref (Director).
What does The Calamus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.