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The Calpine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $301.6K across 71 grantees in its 2024 filing year. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

United Way of Greater Houston
Houston, TX
$750K
35%

THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
SAN DIEGO, CA
$80.3K
4%

CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NINOS INC
Houston, TX
$72.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$5.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALPINE FOUNDATION?
Yes. CALPINE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does CALPINE FOUNDATION give?
CALPINE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and District Of Columbia. 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 CALPINE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALPINE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,700. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALPINE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CALPINE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $302 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALPINE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CALPINE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include United Way of Greater Houston, THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION, and CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NINOS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALPINE FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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