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Callison Foundation is a private corporation based in ROSS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. It holds total assets of $9.4M. Annual income is reported at $6.9M. Total assets have grown from $7M in 2011 to $9.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Callison Foundation has made 121 grants totaling $3.1M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $645K in 2020 to $790K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $790K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Illinois and Missouri. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 30 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.
Callison Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 121 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, MO.
Callison Foundation has distributed a total of $3.1M across 121 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $790K.
The application deadline is Submissions are accepted all year-round. Funding of grants is limited to organizations described in IRC Section 170 (c)(2)(b).
Callison Foundation is headquartered in ROSS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Devore | EXECUTIVE DIR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| John Loder | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Hooker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter O'Hara | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tyler Foster | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mort Pactor | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Golnar Yazdi | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
121
Total Giving
$3.1M
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends For YouthYouth Human Services: Mentoring services for youth in need | Redwood City, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Molly'S AngelsHuman Services: Support services and assistance to promote and improve quality of life for seniors in Napa County. | Napa, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Various EntitesGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $790K | 2023 |
| Alameda County Care AllianceHuman Services: faith-based, person-centered, lay care navigation intervention serving predominantly African American adults with advanced illness and their caregivers, bridging the gap between health delivery systems, community organizations and faith-based communities | Oakland, CA | $35K | 2022 |
| Second OpinionAdult Human Services: multidisciplinary second opinions and related services to adults in California diagnosed with cancer | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| NarikaHuman Services, Adult | Fremont, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Community Resources For ScienceEducation Services: connect and engage educators, students, and scientists in a vibrant and innovative web of science learning resources, transforming science education | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Center For Early Intervention DeafnYouth Human Services: Early intervention education for infants and children up to age 5 with hearing loss and/or severe speech and language delay | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| At The CrossroadsPrograms for homeless youth and young adults | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Silicon ValleyEducation | San Jose, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Greene Scholars ProgramEducation Services: Support Public Education | Santa Clara, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Next Generation ScholarsEducation Services: Support Public Education | San Rafael, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Science From ScientistsEducation Services: Support Public Education | Burlingame, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates OYouth Human Services: Discretionary grant for program activities | Concord, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Justice At LastYouth Human Services: Discretionary grant for program activities | San Carlos, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Rebuilding Together Solano CountyHuman Services: REPAIRING HOMES, REVITALIZING COMMUNITIES AND REBUILDING LIVES | Vallejo, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Children RisingEducation Services: Nurture and equip vulnerable children to rise above the challenges of poverty, violence, and educational inequity. | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Grip Trianing InstituteHuman Services: Prisoner rehabilitation services. | Woodacre, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Shine TogetherYouth Human Services: Programs to support and inspire young moms who have Big Dreams so they can shine bright in school and in life. | Milpitas, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Coastside HopeHuman Services: offer basic life necessities with dignity and hope to mid-coast residents. | El Granada, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Hope'S Corner IncHuman Services: provide healthy meals, hot showers, linkages to resources, and advocacy for people in need in our community in a dignified and welcoming environment. | Mountain View, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| City Youth NowHuman Services, Youth | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Brothers On The RiseHuman Services: responsibly empower male youth to achieve individual success, develop healthy relationships and contribute to a more just and equitable society. | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Saint Ignatius College PreparatoryEducation Services: help students grow into men and women committed to faith & justice, leadership & service, academic excellence & compassion | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| St Leo The Great Catholic ChurchAdult Human Services: Funding for program activities | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Stern Grove Festival AssociationAdult Human Services: Free music concerts in San Francisco at Stern Grove | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
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