CALICO CENTER
AI Summary
CALICO CENTER is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with nonprofits, providing funding through an invitation-only process. In 2022, the organization awarded a total of $1.6 million across 46 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to relationship-based engagement. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CALICO'S MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE JUSTICE AND HEALING FOR ABUSED CHILDREN. CALICO PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE AND NEUTRAL ENVIROMENT TO INTERVIEW CHILDREN AND FACILITATE A COLLABORATIVE RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE ALLEGATIONS WHERE THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD TAKE PRECEDENCE. CALICO IS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING THE COORDINATION OF SERVICES IN CALIFORNIA SO THAT EVERY CHILD VICTIM OFABUSE, NEGLECT, AND MOLESTATION HAS ACCESS TO A PROFESSIONAL CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER.
Cause Areas
1
Child abuse
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILD ADVOCATES OF SILICON VALLEY INC
$125K
3%
California Alliance of Caregivers
$124.8K
3%
East Bay Childrens Law Offices Inc
$122.8K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$29.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALICO CENTER?
No. CALICO CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALICO CENTER give?
CALICO CENTER primarily gives to organizations located in 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 CALICO CENTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALICO CENTER fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALICO CENTER make each year?
In 2022, CALICO CENTER awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALICO CENTER fund recently?
In 2024, CALICO CENTER awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILD ADVOCATES OF SILICON VALLEY INC, California Alliance of Caregivers, and East Bay Childrens Law Offices Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALICO CENTER?
CALICO CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.