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Also known as: C/O BLOOMSCHON CPAS LLC
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The Calamus Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in JERICHO, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Katz Bloom & Schon Cpas LLC. It holds total assets of $363K. Annual income is reported at $980K. Total assets have decreased from $12.3M in 2011 to $524K in 2023. 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 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, The Calamus Foundation Inc. has made 67 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $390K in 2020 to $55K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $410K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $105K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Illinois, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$105K
Based on 16 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.
The Calamus Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 67 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, IL.
The Calamus Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.3M across 67 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $105K.
The Calamus Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Calamus Foundation Inc. is headquartered in JERICHO, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Bradbury | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James M Rosenberg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey B Soref | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$96K
Total Assets
$524K
Fair Market Value
$696K
Net Worth
$524K
Grants Paid
$55K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$24K
Total: $303K
Total Grants
67
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| One ArchivesSEE FOOTNOTE | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Aids Healthcare FoundationSEE FOOTNOTE | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Making Gay HistorySEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversitysgmhSEE FOOTNOTE | Evanston, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Broadway CaresSEE FOOTNOTESEE FOOTNOTESEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Lgbt NetworkSEE FOOTNOTE | Hauppauge, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Trevor ProjectSEE FOOTNOTE | West Hollywood, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Prep4allSEE FOOTNOTE | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Lamba LegalSEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Funds For The City Of New YorkSEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Harvard Law SchoolSEE FOOTNOTE | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Congregation Beit Simchat TorahSEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Selfhelp Community ServicesSEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Outworlds Archive IncSEE FOOTNOTE | Los Angeles, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| PridelinesSEE FOOTNOTE | Miami, FL | $8K | 2022 |
| Educational AllianceSEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Treatment Action GroupSEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Gay Men'S Health CrisisSEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Community CenterSEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Peter Cicchino YouthSEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Lgbt CenterSEE FOOTNOTE | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood New York CitySEE FOOTNOTE | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |