LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION
Denver, CO, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
13-6015562
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Denver, CO, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
13-6015562
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Louis Calder Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $6.9 million across 142 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Populations
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Children
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHARTER FUND INC D/B/A CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND
$3.1M
6%
ARRAY EDUCATION INC
$1.8M
3%

KIPP FOUNDATION
$1.7M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$120K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION?
Yes. LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION give?
LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Colorado, and California. 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 LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $6.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include CHARTER FUND INC D/B/A CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND, ARRAY EDUCATION INC, and KIPP FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION’s website.
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