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The Calderwood Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $6.4 million in grants to nine grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and only engages with organizations through invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
$6.4M
28%

BOSTON LYRIC OPERA COMPANY
$5.3M
23%

GRUB STREET INC
$3.2M
14%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$199.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Calderwood Charitable Foundation?
No. Calderwood Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Calderwood Charitable Foundation give?
Calderwood Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Calderwood Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Calderwood Charitable Foundation fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Calderwood Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Calderwood Charitable Foundation awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Calderwood Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Calderwood Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include WELLESLEY COLLEGE, BOSTON LYRIC OPERA COMPANY, and GRUB STREET INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Calderwood Charitable Foundation?
Calderwood Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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