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Calderwood Charitable Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046186166  ·  Private foundation

Calderwood Charitable Foundation is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.0M in annual giving against $11.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 17 grants for Calderwood Charitable Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$2.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$11.0M
Assets (FY2020)
17
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Calderwood Charitable Foundation funds

Calderwood Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, libraries & literacy.

Higher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wellesley College
General Support
Wellesley Hills, MA$2.9M2022
Grub Street Inc
General Support
Boston, MA$2.2M2024
Writeboston
General Support
Jamaica Plain, MA$2.1M2024

How to apply for funding from Calderwood Charitable Foundation

Calderwood Charitable Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Calderwood Charitable Foundation

Does Calderwood Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Calderwood Charitable Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Calderwood Charitable Foundation fund?
Calderwood Charitable Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Wellesley College, Grub Street Inc, Writeboston. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Calderwood Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Calderwood Charitable Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.5M over 17 grants.
Where is Calderwood Charitable Foundation located?
Calderwood Charitable Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046186166.
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About this profile. This page is built from Calderwood Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Calderwood Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.