Louis Calder Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-6015562
Foundation Overview
Based in Denver, CO, Louis Calder Foundation has awarded 365 grants totaling $54,664,350 to organizations in Florida, California and 30 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $155 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $100,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$54,664,350
Total Assets
$194,177,460
Median Grant (all grants)
$100,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
70
Median Grant
$100,000
% Median Grant Decline
-33%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 23%
16 of 70 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
New York
Grants are geographically diversified with 18% in New York and funding distributed across 32 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (72%), Bronx (15%), Mineola (8%).
Funding Trajectory
-13%
Declining funding trend with 13% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Education + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (65%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Louis Calder Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Inc | $350,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Allegiance Steam Academy Inc | $100,000 | Chino, CA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Array Education Inc | $750,000 | New York, NY, US | Fiscal Sponsor For The Literacy Group, Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Avance Inc | $100,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida | $100,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2023 |
| Building Responsible Intelligent Creative Kids | $200,000 | Newark, NJ, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Cambiar Education | $400,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fiscal Sponsor For Magpie Literacy, Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Chalkbeat Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2023 |
| Charter Fund Inc | $1,000,000 | Denver, CO, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Clarksdale Collegiate | $150,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Colorado Schools Fund | $300,000 | Denver, CO, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Dekalb Brilliance Academy Inc | $100,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Honor Preparatory Charter School | $100,000 | Midland, NC, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Impact Public Schools | $75,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Instruction Partners | $500,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Interfaith Neighbors Inc | $25,000 | Asbury Park, NJ, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2023 |
| Invictus Nashville Charter School | $100,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Jeremiah Program | $400,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2023 |
| Kipp New York Inc | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Lift Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research | 2023 |
| Miles Ahead Charter School Inc | $100,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Nashville Classical | $125,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Peak Grantmaking Inc | $2,250 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Philanthropy Colorado | $2,450 | Arvada, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Room To Grow National Inc | $200,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2023 |
| Seton Education Partners | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Springboard Collaborative | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Strive Preparatory Schools | $195,000 | Denver, CO, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| The 74 Media Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2023 |
| The Achievement Network Ltd | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| The Opportunity Trust | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| University Charter School | $200,000 | Livingston, AL, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Valley Settlement | $100,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2023 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc | $50,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2023 |
| Zest Preparatory Academy Inc | $100,000 | Douglasville, GA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Achievement First Inc | $350,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Allegiance Steam Academy Inc | $100,000 | Chino, CA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Array Education Inc | $750,000 | New York, NY, US | Fiscal Sponsor For The Literacy Group, Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Avance Inc | $100,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida | $100,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2023 |
| Building Responsible Intelligent Creative Kids | $200,000 | Newark, NJ, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Cambiar Education | $400,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fiscal Sponsor For Magpie Literacy, Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Chalkbeat Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2023 |
| Charter Fund Inc | $1,000,000 | Denver, CO, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Clarksdale Collegiate | $150,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Colorado Schools Fund | $300,000 | Denver, CO, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Dekalb Brilliance Academy Inc | $100,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Honor Preparatory Charter School | $100,000 | Midland, NC, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Impact Public Schools | $75,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Instruction Partners | $500,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Interfaith Neighbors Inc | $25,000 | Asbury Park, NJ, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2023 |
| Invictus Nashville Charter School | $100,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Jeremiah Program | $400,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2023 |
| Kipp New York Inc | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Lift Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research | 2023 |
| Miles Ahead Charter School Inc | $100,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Nashville Classical | $125,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Peak Grantmaking Inc | $2,250 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Philanthropy Colorado | $2,450 | Arvada, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Room To Grow National Inc | $200,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2023 |
| Seton Education Partners | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Springboard Collaborative | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Strive Preparatory Schools | $195,000 | Denver, CO, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| The 74 Media Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2023 |
| The Achievement Network Ltd | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| The Opportunity Trust | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| University Charter School | $200,000 | Livingston, AL, US | Science Of Reading | 2023 |
| Valley Settlement | $100,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2023 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc | $50,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2023 |
| Zest Preparatory Academy Inc | $100,000 | Douglasville, GA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2023 |
| Achievement First Inc | $500,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Science Of Reading | 2022 |
| Allegiance Steam Academy Inc | $100,000 | Chino, CA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Avance Inc | $100,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2022 |
| Becoming Collegiate Academy Inc | $35,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2022 |
| Becoming Collegiate Academy Inc | $200,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Florida | $65,000 | Jacksonville Beach, FL, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2022 |
| Building Responsible Intelligent Creative Kids | $250,000 | Newark, NJ, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Cambiar Education | $400,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Science Of Reading | 2022 |
| Cambiar Education | $200,000 | Encino, CA, US | Science Of Reading | 2022 |
| Chalkbeat Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2022 |
| Charter Fund Inc | $1,000,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Clarksdale Collegiate | $150,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Dekalb Brilliance Academy Inc | $200,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| El Education Inc | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Science Of Reading | 2022 |
| Excellent Schools New Mexico | $100,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Grantmakers For Education | $2,200 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Great Hearts America | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Curriculum | 2022 |
| Impact Public Schools | $115,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Science Of Reading | 2022 |
| Jeremiah Program | $400,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2022 |
| Kipp New York Inc | $450,000 | New York, NY, US | Science Of Reading | 2022 |
| Lift Inc | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2022 |
| Mercy Center Corporation | $30,000 | Asbury Park, NJ, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2022 |
| Nashville Classical | $125,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| New Schools For Alabama | $400,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Peak Grantmaking Inc | $2,250 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Philanthropy Colorado | $2,335 | Arvada, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Reach Out And Read Inc | $175,000 | Boston, MA, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2022 |
| Rocketship Public Schools Texas | $150,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Room To Grow National Inc | $200,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2022 |
| Seton Education Partners | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Springboard Collaborative | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Science Of Reading | 2022 |
| Teach For America Inc | $300,000 | New York, NY, US | Accelerated Learning | 2022 |
| Teachers College Colombia University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2022 |
| The 74 Media Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2022 |
| The Opportunity Trust | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Traininggrounds Inc | $100,000 | Slidell, LA, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2022 |
| University Charter School | $200,000 | Livingston, AL, US | Science Of Reading | 2022 |
| Valley Settlement | $125,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2022 |
| Visiting Nurse Assn Of Central Jersey Inc | $50,000 | Holmdel, NJ, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2022 |
| Vista College Preparatory Inc | $200,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Science Of Reading | 2022 |
| Vocel Viewing Our Children As Emerging Leaders Nfp | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Two-generation Family Learning | 2022 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc | $25,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Trustee Discretionary Support For High Quality Learning Opportunity | 2022 |
| Zest Preparatory Academy Inc | $100,000 | Douglasville, GA, US | Growth Of Charter Schools | 2022 |
| Becoming Collegiate Academy Inc | $200,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Cambiar Education | $200,000 | Encino, CA, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Center For Creative Education | $25,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Board Discretionary | 2021 |
| Chalkbeat Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2021 |
| Charter Fund Inc | $1,000,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Commonlit Inc | $300,000 | Washington, DC, US | Curriculum | 2021 |
| Dsst Public Schools Foundation | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Excellent Schools New Mexico | $150,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Gem Prep Meridian South | $100,000 | Meridian, ID, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Grantmakers For Education | $2,200 | Portland, OR, US | Nonprofit Support | 2021 |
| Great Hearts America | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Curriculum | 2021 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | $25,000 | Rumson, NJ, US | Board Discretionary | 2021 |
| Impact Public Schools | $230,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Instruction Partners | $200,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Jeremiah Program | $400,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $103,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Accelerated Learning | 2021 |
| Kipp Enc Public Schools | $125,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Kipp Foundation | $375,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Kipp New York Inc | $450,000 | New York, NY, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Literacy Partners Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Nashville Classical | $125,000 | Nashville, TN, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| New Schools For Alabama | $400,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Pace Center For Girls Inc | $100,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Board Discretionary | 2021 |
| Parentchild Plus Inc | $85,000 | Mineola, NY, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Peak Grantmaking Inc | $2,250 | Washington, DC, US | Nonprofit Support | 2021 |
| Philanthropy Colorado | $1,300 | Arvada, CO, US | Nonprofit Support | 2021 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nonprofit Support | 2021 |
| Reach Institute For School Leadership | $350,000 | Alameda, CA, US | Teacher / Leader Development | 2021 |
| Reach Out And Read Inc | $175,000 | Boston, MA, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Rocketship Public Schools Texas | $150,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Savannah Youth Development Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Board Discretionary | 2021 |
| Springboard Collaborative | $400,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Teach For America Inc | $300,000 | New York, NY, US | Accelerated Learning | 2021 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2021 |
| The 74 Media Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2021 |
| Thomas B Fordham Institute | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research And Analysis | 2021 |
| Tntp Inc | $465,000 | New York, NY, US | Accelerated Learning | 2021 |
| Together Education Inc | $400,000 | New York, NY, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Traininggroundsinc | $100,000 | Slidell, LA, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Tulsa Honor Academy | $150,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| University Preparatory Schools | $150,000 | Denver, CO, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Ventoux Partnership Network Inc | $200,000 | Bronx, NY, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Vocel Viewing Our Children As Emerging Leaders Nfp | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Becoming Collegiate Academy Inc | $200,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Cambiar Education | $200,000 | Encino, CA, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Center For Creative Education | $25,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Board Discretionary | 2021 |
| Chalkbeat Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2021 |
| Charter Fund Inc | $1,000,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Commonlit Inc | $300,000 | Washington, DC, US | Curriculum | 2021 |
| Dsst Public Schools Foundation | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Excellent Schools New Mexico | $150,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Gem Prep Meridian South | $100,000 | Meridian, ID, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Grantmakers For Education | $2,200 | Portland, OR, US | Nonprofit Support | 2021 |
| Great Hearts America | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Curriculum | 2021 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | $25,000 | Rumson, NJ, US | Board Discretionary | 2021 |
| Impact Public Schools | $230,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Instruction Partners | $200,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Jeremiah Program | $400,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $103,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Accelerated Learning | 2021 |
| Kipp Enc Public Schools | $125,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Kipp Foundation | $375,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Kipp New York Inc | $450,000 | New York, NY, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Literacy Partners Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Nashville Classical | $125,000 | Nashville, TN, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| New Schools For Alabama | $400,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Pace Center For Girls Inc | $100,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Board Discretionary | 2021 |
| Parentchild Plus Inc | $85,000 | Mineola, NY, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Peak Grantmaking Inc | $2,250 | Washington, DC, US | Nonprofit Support | 2021 |
| Philanthropy Colorado | $1,300 | Arvada, CO, US | Nonprofit Support | 2021 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nonprofit Support | 2021 |
| Reach Institute For School Leadership | $350,000 | Alameda, CA, US | Teacher / Leader Development | 2021 |
| Reach Out And Read Inc | $175,000 | Boston, MA, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Rocketship Public Schools Texas | $150,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Savannah Youth Development Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Board Discretionary | 2021 |
| Springboard Collaborative | $400,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Teach For America Inc | $300,000 | New York, NY, US | Accelerated Learning | 2021 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2021 |
| The 74 Media Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2021 |
| Thomas B Fordham Institute | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research And Analysis | 2021 |
| Tntp Inc | $465,000 | New York, NY, US | Accelerated Learning | 2021 |
| Together Education Inc | $400,000 | New York, NY, US | Science Of Reading | 2021 |
| Traininggroundsinc | $100,000 | Slidell, LA, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Tulsa Honor Academy | $150,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| University Preparatory Schools | $150,000 | Denver, CO, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Ventoux Partnership Network Inc | $200,000 | Bronx, NY, US | School Growth | 2021 |
| Vocel Viewing Our Children As Emerging Leaders Nfp | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Two Generation | 2021 |
| Achievement First Rhode Island | $500,000 | Providence, RI, US | Opening Of Af Promesa And Envision Elementary Schools | 2020 |
| Aequitas Education | $30,000 | Gallup, NM, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Alma Del Mar Foundation Inc | $30,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Atlas Preparatory School Inc | $100,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Opening Of New Elementary School | 2020 |
| Atlas Preparatory School Inc | $30,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Bellwether Education Partners Inc | $250,000 | Sudbury, MA, US | Summer Learning | 2020 |
| Clarksdale Collegiate | $30,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Clarksdale Collegiate | $275,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Leadership And Talent Development And Training | 2020 |
| Classical Charter Schools | $150,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Summer Learning | 2020 |
| Commonlit Inc | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | Pilot Of Ela Curriculum | 2020 |
| Commonlit Inc | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | Development Of Writing Curriculum | 2020 |
| Community United Services Inc | $25,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Early Learning Initiative | 2020 |
| Dsst Public Schools Foundation | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Grade-level Growth At Aurora Science And Tech School Middle School | 2020 |
| Elan Academy Inc | $30,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Ethos Classical Inc | $30,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Excellent Schools New Mexico | $200,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | School Leader Training And Growth At Albuquerque Collegiate | 2020 |
| Fugees Family Inc | $100,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Opening Of New Charter Middle School In Atlanta, Ga | 2020 |
| Fugees Family Inc | $30,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Future Public School Inc | $30,000 | Garden City, ID, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Gem Prep Meridian North Llc | $100,000 | Meridian, ID, US | Opening Of New K-12 School In Meridian Id | 2020 |
| Gem Prep Nampa Inc | $15,000 | Deary, ID, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Gem Prep Pocatello Llc | $15,000 | Deary, ID, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Great Hearts America | $200,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Comprehensive Review Of K-12 Curriculum | 2020 |
| Henderson Collegiate | $25,000 | Henderson, NC, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Henderson Collegiate | $100,000 | Henderson, NC, US | Adoption Of Content-rich Ela Curriculum | 2020 |
| Impact Public Schools | $200,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Pilot Of Transitional Kindergarten Program | 2020 |
| Impact Public Schools | $30,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Instruction Partners | $200,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Research And Practices Of Foundational Literacy Education | 2020 |
| Island Park Charter School | $25,000 | Island Park, ID, US | Opening Of New Elementary School | 2020 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $-25 | Baltimore, MD, US | Johns Hopkins Institute For Education Policy For The Creation Of Social Studies Knowledge Maps | 2020 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $107,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Evaluation Of Accelerated Learning | 2020 |
| Kipp Colorado Schools | $150,000 | Denver, CO, US | Grade-level Growth At Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary | 2020 |
| Kipp Enc Public Schools | $125,000 | Gaston, NC, US | Capacity Support For Curriculum And Instruction | 2020 |
| Kipp Foundation | $375,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Early Literacy Initiative | 2020 |
| Libertas School | $250,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Social/emotional Instruction | 2020 |
| Nashville Classical | $30,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Navigator Schools | $30,000 | Hollister, CA, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| New Schools For Alabama | $250,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Incubation Of New Charter School Leaders And Start-up Of Life Academy | 2020 |
| Parentchild Plus Inc | $25,000 | Mineola, NY, US | Early Childhood Education Program | 2020 |
| Partnership Schools | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Partnership Schools | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Curriculum Implementation | 2020 |
| Pataula Charter Academy Inc | $30,000 | Edison, GA, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Peak Grantmaking Inc | $2,250 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support For 2021 | 2020 |
| Philanthropy Colorado | $2,140 | Arvada, CO, US | Program Support For 2021 | 2020 |
| Philanthropy New York Inc | $450 | New York, NY, US | Program Support For 2021 | 2020 |
| Public Preparatory Network Inc | $30,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Reach Institute For School Leadership | $300,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Expansion Of Teacher Training Program | 2020 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School | $20,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Scholarships For Sisters Academy Graduates | 2020 |
| Republic Schools Inc | $600,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Opening Of Revive Prep Elementary School And Growth At Smilow Collegiate Elementary School In Jackson, Ms | 2020 |
| Rocketship Education | $100,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Jetpacked | 2020 |
| Rocky Mountain Preparatory School | $250,000 | Denver, CO, US | Implementation Of Content-rich Ela Curriculum Network-wide | 2020 |
| Sgms Foundation | $30,000 | Roswell, NM, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Springboard Collaborative | $600,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Expansion Of Early Literacy Program | 2020 |
| Third Future Schools | $250,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Summer Learning | 2020 |
| Thomas B Fordham Institute | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Civics, Character Education, Pandemic Recovery Research And Reports | 2020 |
| Together Education Inc | $600,000 | New York, NY, US | Expansion Of Early Literacy Program | 2020 |
| True North Classical Academy Inc | $150,000 | Miami, FL, US | Capacity Building For Network Expansion | 2020 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Center For Public Research And Leadership Report | 2020 |
| Tulsa Honor Academy | $30,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Tulsa Honor Academy | $150,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Growth And Curricular Development | 2020 |
| University Charter School | $30,000 | Livingston, AL, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| University Charter School | $200,000 | Livingston, AL, US | Academic Programming | 2020 |
| University Preparatory Schools | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| University Preparatory Schools | $137,500 | Denver, CO, US | Implementation Of Content-rich Ela Curricula At K-5 School | 2020 |
| Valor Collegiate Academies | $150,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Expansion Of Social And Emotional Learning Curriculum | 2020 |
| Ventoux Partnership Network Inc | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Launch Of Vertex Partnership Academies In New York City | 2020 |
| Vista College Preparatory Inc | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Woodlawn Community Charter School | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Covid Response Grant | 2020 |
| Achievement First Inc | $125,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Navigator Math Program | 2019 |
| Achievement First Rhode Island | $250,000 | Providence, RI, US | Opening Of Af Illuminar Middle School | 2019 |
| Aequitas Education | $27,000 | Gallup, NM, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund To Hozho Academy Charter School | 2019 |
| Aequitas Education | $100,000 | Gallup, NM, US | Grade-level Growth At Hozho Academy Charter School | 2019 |
| Alma Del Mar Foundation Inc | $150,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Opening Of And Grade-level Growth At Frederick Douglass K-8 Campus | 2019 |
| Alma Del Mar Foundation Inc | $27,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Association Of Small Foundations | $470 | Washington, DC, US | Exponent Philanthropy's Program Support For 2020 | 2019 |
| Atlas Preparatory School Inc | $100,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Opening Of New Elementary School | 2019 |
| Atlas Preparatory School Inc | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Aurora Community School | $100,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Opening Of New K-8 School | 2019 |
| Aurora Community School | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Bellwether Education Partners Inc | $250,000 | Sudbury, MA, US | Launch Of National Summer School Initiative | 2019 |
| Brass City Charter School | $27,000 | Waterbury, CT, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Buffalo Collegiate Charter School | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Catholic Partnership Schools Camden Nj Inc | $20,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Charter Fund Inc | $400,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Fund Iii | 2019 |
| Clarksdale Collegiate | $20,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Classical Charter Schools | $143,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Curriculum And Growth | 2019 |
| Classical Charter Schools | $25,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Colorado Association Of Funders | $155 | Arvada, CO, US | Philanthropy Colorado's Program Support For 2020 | 2019 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School Inc | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Empirical Resolution Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Quill Lab Schools Project | 2019 |
| Ethos Classical Inc | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Ethos Classical Inc | $100,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Opening Of New Elementary School | 2019 |
| Excellent Schools New Mexico | $100,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Start-up Of Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School | 2019 |
| Foundation Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Candid's Program Support For 2020 | 2019 |
| Friends Of Springfield Preparatory Charter School Inc | $20,000 | Longmeadow, MA, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Fugees Family Inc | $25,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Fugees Family Inc | $100,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Opening Of New Charter Middle School In Atlanta, Ga | 2019 |
| Future Public School Inc | $13,250 | Garden City, ID, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Great Lakes Academy Inc | $27,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Henderson Collegiate | $20,000 | Henderson, NC, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Henderson Collegiate | $100,000 | Henderson, NC, US | Adoption Of Content-rich Ela Curriculum | 2019 |
| Herron High School Inc | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund To Indianapolis Classical Schools | 2019 |
| Idea Public Schools | $250,000 | Weslaco, TX, US | Start-up Of The Florida Region | 2019 |
| Impact Public Schools | $20,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Impact Public Schools | $100,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Grade-level Growth Of Puget Sound Elementary | 2019 |
| Impact Public Schools | $225,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | Pilot Of Transitional Kindergarten Program | 2019 |
| Island Park Charter School | $75,000 | Island Park, ID, US | Opening Of New Elementary School | 2019 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $100,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Johns Hopkins Institute For Education Policy For The Creation Of Social Studies Knowledge Maps | 2019 |
| Kipp Enc Public Schools | $27,000 | Gaston, NC, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Kipp Jacksonville Inc | $20,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Kipp Jacksonville Inc | $100,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Grade-level Growth At Kipp Jacksonville Elementary | 2019 |
| Kipp Miami Inc | $20,000 | Miami, FL, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Kipp Miami Inc | $100,000 | Miami, FL, US | Grade-level Growth At Kipp Miami Sunrise Academy | 2019 |
| Laurus Collegiate Inc | $27,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund To Vega Collegiate Academy | 2019 |
| Libertas School | $20,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Mercy Center Corporation | $27,000 | Asbury Park, NJ, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund To Sisters Academy | 2019 |
| Nashville Classical | $30,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Nashville Classical | $150,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Grade-level Growth And Leadership Development At Middle School | 2019 |
| Navigator Schools | $20,000 | Hollister, CA, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Navigator Schools | $100,000 | Hollister, CA, US | Opening Of Watsonville Prep School | 2019 |
| New Schools For Baton Rouge | $150,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Expansion Of Kipp New Orleans Into Baton Rouge | 2019 |
| Norwalk Grassroots Tennis & Education Inc | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Expansion Of Educational Program | 2019 |
| Notre Dame School Of Milwaukee Inc | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Oxford Teachers Academy | $300,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Expansion Of Teacher Training Program | 2019 |
| Paramount School Of Excellence Incorporated | $27,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Parentchild Plus Inc | $15,000 | Mineola, NY, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Parentchild Plus Inc | $120,000 | Mineola, NY, US | Evaluation Of Parent Education Program In Partnership With Public Prep Charter School | 2019 |
| Pataula Charter Academy Inc | $27,000 | Edison, GA, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund To Spring Creek Charter Academy | 2019 |
| Pataula Charter Academy Inc | $100,000 | Edison, GA, US | Opening Of Spring Creek Charter Academy | 2019 |
| Peak Grantmaking Inc | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support For 2020 | 2019 |
| Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School | $27,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School | $100,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Grade-level Growth At K-8 School | 2019 |
| Philanthropy New York Inc | $450 | New York, NY, US | Program Support For 2020 | 2019 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | K-12 Education Program In 2020 | 2019 |
| Public Preparatory Network Inc | $75,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Early Learning Initiative | 2019 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School | $10,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School | $20,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Scholarships For Sisters Academy Graduates | 2019 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $25,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $50,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Adoption Of High-quality Math And Science Curriculum | 2019 |
| Relay Graduate School Of Education | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Ece Launch Fellowship In Colorado | 2019 |
| Republic Schools Inc | $25,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Republic Schools Inc | $300,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Grade-level Growth At Smilow Collegiate Elementary School In Jackson, Ms | 2019 |
| Rocketship Education | $25,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Rocky Mountain Preparatory School | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Rocky Mountain Preparatory School | $78,500 | Denver, CO, US | National Summer School Initiative | 2019 |
| Rocky Mountain Preparatory School | $250,000 | Denver, CO, US | Implementation Of Content-rich Ela Curriculum Network-wide | 2019 |
| Savannah Early Childhood Foundation Inc | $30,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Early Learning Initiative | 2019 |
| Seton Education Partners | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Capacity Building For Growth Of The Charter Network To New Regions | 2019 |
| Sgms Foundation | $75,000 | Roswell, NM, US | Opening Of New Elementary School | 2019 |
| Spring Initiative Inc | $50,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Organizational Capacity Building For Growth | 2019 |
| Teach For America Inc | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | Ece Launch Fellowship In Colorado | 2019 |
| The Partnership For Inner-city Education | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Tntp Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Good-to-great In New Orleans | 2019 |
| Tntp Inc | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Blended Literacy School Model Partnerships In Oakland And Chicago | 2019 |
| Treasure Valley Classical Academy Inc | $18,000 | Fruitland, ID, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Treasure Valley Classical Academy Inc | $100,000 | Fruitland, ID, US | Opening Of K-8 Charter School | 2019 |
| Tulsa Honor Academy | $25,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Tulsa Honor Academy | $300,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Grade-level Growth To High School | 2019 |
| University Charter School | $27,000 | Livingston, AL, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| University Preparatory Schools | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| University Preparatory Schools | $137,500 | Denver, CO, US | Implementation Of Content-rich Ela Curricula At K-5 School | 2019 |
| Valor Collegiate Academies | $30,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Valor Collegiate Academies | $150,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Expansion Of Social And Emotional Learning Curriculum | 2019 |
| Vista College Preparatory Inc | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Vista College Preparatory Inc | $100,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Start-up Of Two New Elementary Schools | 2019 |
| Woodlawn Community Charter School | $100,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Start-up Of I3 Academy | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Louis Calder Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 13-6015562 |
| Website | http://www.louiscalderfdn.org/ |
| Address | 1331 17TH ST STE 602 Denver, CO 80202-1556 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Louis Calder Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee/executive Director | M Alexander Calder |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Peter D Calder |
| Trustee | Frank E Shanley |
Forms 990-PF
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