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Calamus Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Loring Mcalpin Pres. It holds total assets of $5.3M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. Total assets have grown from $2.3M in 2010 to $5.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Georgia and California. According to available records, Calamus Foundation has made 66 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $248K in 2020 to $500K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $400K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Calamus Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Calamus Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 66 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $400K.
Calamus Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Calamus Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loring Mcalpin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew Hart | V.P. & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Milap Patel | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT. | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Transgender Law ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | La, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| William Way Community CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $35K | 2023 |
| Women Make MoviesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Organizacion Latina Trans In TexasGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Alyssa Rodriguez CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Calabasas, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Center For Hiv Law And PolicyGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Prep4allGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Qdep Center For Transformative ActionGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| America DiversaGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Chosen Family CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| New AlternativesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Outright PortlandGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Queer Youth Project Of ConnecticutGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Tentcentro Por La JusticiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| TakeGENERAL SUPPORT | Biringham, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| We Got Us NowGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Terra FirmaGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| New Venture FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Initiative For Medicines Access & Knowledge IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Lewes, DE | $10K | 2022 |
| Swop Behind BarsGENERAL SUPPORT | Apopka, FL | $20K | 2021 |
| Social And Environmental EngineersGENERAL SUPPORT | Calabasas, CA | $20K | 2021 |
| Lineage ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2021 |
| Center For Transformative ActionGENERAL SUPPORT | Ithaca, NY | $15K | 2021 |
| The RethinkersGENERAL SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $10K | 2021 |
| Masjid Al-RabiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| New York State Leadership CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| The National Lgbtq Workers Center Co Neo PhilanthropyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Drive ChangeGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Unity Coalition Arianna'S CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| House Of TulipGENERAL SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $10K | 2021 |
| Human Rights WatchGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Women With A VisionGENERAL SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $10K | 2021 |
| The Afiya CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| ThrivessGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2021 |
| SisterloveGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2021 |
| Trans Housing AtlantaGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2021 |
| NqapiaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Florida Harm Reduction CollectiveGENERAL SUPPORT | St Petersburg, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| Trans Rights Are Human RightsGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $5K | 2021 |
| DrumGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson Heights, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| IntransitiveGENERAL SUPPORT | Mabelvale, AR | $5K | 2021 |
| Queer ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| The Transgender Law Center (Borderless Butterflies)GENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Astraea Foundation (Racial Justice Fund)GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| New Venture Fund (Youth First State Advocacy Fund)GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $20K | 2020 |