Caliber Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1893491 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN LAVANDER AND NANCY OWEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2900 THOMAS AVENUE SOUTH 2320, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416 |
| Phone | 6128277542 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BY LETTER OR BY PHONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | General use of the charity | $6,000 |
| Every Meal | Roseville, MN | General use of the charity | $5,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | St Paul, MN | General use of the charity | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | Bloomington, MN | General use of the charity | $3,000 |
| Ferguson Library | Stamford, CT | General use of the charity | $2,500 |
| Person to Person | Darien, CT | General use of the charity | $2,500 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | General use of the charity | $2,500 |
| San Jose Public Library | San Jose, CA | General use of the charity | $2,500 |
| Family Pathways | Cambridge, MN | General use of the charity | $2,000 |
| Project Diva | Minneapolis, MN | General use of the charity | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General use of the charity | $1,500 |
| Isanti County Historical Society | Cambridge, MN | General use of the charity | $1,000 |
| Minnesota State Fair Foundation | Falcon Heights, MN | General use of the charity | $1,000 |
| St Cloud State Univeristy | St Cloud, MN | General use of the charity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $39,200 | 14 |
| 2023 | $40,700 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349101811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1893491
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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