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The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Washington, DC, Connecticut, and New York. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in exploring funding opportunities can consider warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CONNECTICUT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYINC
$95K
11%

Humane World for Animals Inc
$84.8K
9%

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
$78.3K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$900
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation?
No. The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation give?
The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Connecticut, 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 Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $230 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CONNECTICUT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYINC, Humane World for Animals Inc, and WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation?
The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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