THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE
Naperville, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-1383344
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The John P. Calamos Sr. Foundation, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $13.2 million across 24 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Illinois Institute of Technology
CHICAGO, IL
$15.1M
64%

National Hellenic Museum
Chicago, IL
$4M
17%
GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA
NEW YORK, NY
$1M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE?
No. THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE give?
THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE make each year?
In 2024, THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $13.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Illinois Institute of Technology, National Hellenic Museum, and GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE?
THE JOHN P CALAMOS SR FOUNDATION C/O CALAMOS FAMILY OFFICE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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