Calpine Foundation
Accepts applications
Calpine Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $301,560 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $21,540 and the largest $43,080. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$301,560
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$21,540
- Largest grant$43,080
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $292,500 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $292,500 | 12 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $301,560 | 13 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Denise Straka 717 Texas Avenue Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 830-2040 |
| What to submit | Applications for grants are provided internally within calpine corporation. Applications are also provided via mail or e-mail to persons submitting requests if unable to access via internet. |
What Calpine Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $280,020 |
| Florida | 1 | $21,540 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hill County Child Protective Services Board | Youth/human services | $43,080 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos Inc | Youth/health | $21,540 |
| Cure RTD Foundation | Health/human services | $21,540 |
| Kids Meals Inc | Youth/health | $21,540 |
| Pleasant Hill Children's Home | Youth community/ education | $21,540 |
| Shape Community Center | Community & civic | $21,540 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Youth/health | $21,540 |
| The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | Community & civic | $21,540 |
| The Laurel's Army Foundation | Youth/health | $21,540 |
| The Ray E Martin Memorial Fund | Grants/scholarships | $21,540 |
| The Rose | Health/women's services | $21,540 |
| Women Together Foundation Inc | Health/women's services | $21,540 |
| Woods & Water Kids Adventures Inc | Youth/human services | $21,540 |
Officers and trustees
- Hether Benjamin Brown
- Diana Woodman Hammett
- Kevin McMahon
- Rosemary Antonopoulos
- Rick Pena
- Zamir Rauf
- Denise Straka
Questions people ask
Does Calpine Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Calpine Foundation give?
$301,560 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $21,540.
Who runs Calpine Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hether Benjamin Brown (Director & Vice President), Diana Woodman Hammett (Director and Secretary), Kevin McMahon (Director & Vice President) and Rosemary Antonopoulos (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Calpine Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.