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Caldera Foundation is a private corporation based in VINEBURG, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. It holds total assets of $9.7M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. Total assets have grown from $16K in 2014 to $8.9M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Caldera Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $488K and $547K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $150K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$35K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 13 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.
Caldera Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, MA.
Caldera Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 26 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $150K.
Caldera Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Caldera Foundation is headquartered in VINEBURG, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret G Boyer | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter S Boyer | Sec. &Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$668K
Total Assets
$8.9M
Fair Market Value
$111K
Net Worth
$8.9M
Grants Paid
$547K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$106K
Distribution Amount
$404K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain InstituteFINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE | Basalt, CO | $50K | 2020 |
| Ploughshares FundFINANCIAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Campaign Legal CenterFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Telos GroupFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $70K | 2023 |
| TpwFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Pacific Forest TrustFINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC FOREST TRUST | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Climate CentralFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Princeton, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Clean Energy For AmericaFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Civilians In ConflictFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Climate VoiceFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Boone, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Indivisible Civics EngagementFINANCIAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| American Resillence ProjectFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Florence, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| The Philanthropy WorkshopFINANCIAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| The EldersFINANCIAL SUPPORT | London | $5K | 2023 |
| Project DrawdownFINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PROJECT DRAWDOWN | Sausalito, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Media MattersFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2020 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $35K | 2020 |
| Climate OneFINANCIAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $35K | 2020 |
| Pacific InstituteFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $35K | 2020 |
| National Park ConsercancyFINANCIAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Island PressFINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ISLAND PRESS | Washington, DC | $13K | 2020 |
| League Of Cons Voters Ed FundFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2020 |
| Sunrise MovementFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2020 |
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