The Louis Calder Foundation
Denver, Colorado · EIN 136015562 · Private foundation
The Louis Calder Foundation is a Colorado-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $8.2M in giving and $199.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 219 grants for The Louis Calder Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Louis Calder Foundation funds
The Louis Calder Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, k-12 education, libraries & literacy.
Populations it has supported include families.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Fund Inc GROWTH OF CHARTER SCHOOLS | Denver, CO | $1.0M | 2024 |
| Charter Fund Inc GROWTH OF CHARTER SCHOOLS | Broomfield, CO | $1.0M | 2023 |
| Charter Fund Inc SCHOOL GROWTH | Broomfield, CO | $1.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Louis Calder Foundation
From The Louis Calder Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at louiscalderfdn.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Louis Calder Foundation
- Does The Louis Calder Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Louis Calder Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Louis Calder Foundation fund?
- The Louis Calder Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Charter Fund Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Louis Calder Foundation give in grants?
- The Louis Calder Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $8.2M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.7M over 219 grants.
- Where is The Louis Calder Foundation located?
- The Louis Calder Foundation is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136015562.
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