Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Louis Calder Foundation, based in Denver, Colorado, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $171 million. The foundation focuses on supporting education, particularly in the areas of academics, students, and elementary and secondary education. It operates primarily within the United States, funding initiatives in numerous cities across 27 states, including major urban centers like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. In the fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of about $10.9 million and revenue of approximately $11.7 million. Key personnel include M. Alexander Calder, who serves as Trustee and Executive Director, receiving a compensation of $349,807, and trustees Peter D. Calder and Frank E. Shanley, each receiving $160,640. The foundation's mission is to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes for students across the country.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
43 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | CHARTER FUND INC | SCHOOL GROWTH | Broomfield, CO, US | 2023 |
| $1,000,000 | CHARTER FUND INC | GROWTH OF CHARTER SCHOOLS | Broomfield, CO, US | 2024 |
| $600,000 | REPUBLIC SCHOOLS INC | OPENING OF REVIVE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND GROWTH AT SMILOW COLLEGIATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN JACKSO... | Nashville, TN, US | 2022 |
| $600,000 | SPRINGBOARD COLLABORATIVE | EXPANSION OF EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM | Philadelphia, PA, US | 2022 |
| $600,000 | TOGETHER EDUCATION INC | EXPANSION OF EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM | New york, NY, US | 2022 |
| $500,000 | ACHIEVEMENT FIRST RHODE ISLAND | OPENING OF AF PROMESA AND ENVISION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | Providence, RI, US | 2022 |
| $500,000 | ACHIEVEMENT FIRST INC | SCIENCE OF READING | New haven, CT, US | 2024 |
| $465,000 | TNTP INC | ACCELERATED LEARNING | New york, NY, US | 2023 |
| $450,000 | KIPP NEW YORK INC | SCIENCE OF READING | New york, NY, US | 2023 |
| $450,000 | KIPP NEW YORK INC | SCIENCE OF READING | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MA
M ALEXANDER CALDER
| TRUSTEE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $349,807 | 2024 |
PD
PETER D CALDER
| TRUSTEE | $160,640 | 2024 |
FE
FRANK E SHANLEY
| TRUSTEE | $160,640 | 2024 |
M ALEXANDER CALDER
TRUSTEE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PETER D CALDER
TRUSTEE
FRANK E SHANLEY
TRUSTEE
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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