The Calamus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Calamus Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$150,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $250,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $250,000 | 17 | $6.5 million |
| 2023 | $250,000 | 1 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 11 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
The Calamus 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 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $55,000 |
| New York | 4 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chosen Family Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Transgender Law Project | General support | $20,000 |
| William Insitute UCLA School of Law | General support | $20,000 |
| America Diversa | General support | $15,000 |
| Designing Justice Designing Spaces | General support | $15,000 |
| Promise of Justice | General support | $15,000 |
| Black LGBTQ Liberation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Inter-Intra Community | General support | $10,000 |
| Queer Youth Project of Connecticut | General support | $10,000 |
| Terra Firma | General support | $10,000 |
| Tarab NYC | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Loring McAlpin
- Milap Patel
- Sue Simon
Questions people ask
Does The Calamus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Calamus Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Calamus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Loring McAlpin (President), Milap Patel (Secretary) and Sue Simon (Vice President).