Calpine Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 26-0025038 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $21,540 and $21,540.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DENISE STRAKA |
|---|---|
| Address | 717 TEXAS AVENUE SUITE 1000, HOUSTON TX 77002 |
| Phone | 7138302040 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS ARE PROVIDED INTERNALLY WITHIN CALPINE CORPORATION. APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO PROVIDED VIA MAIL OR E-MAIL TO PERSONS SUBMITTING REQUESTS IF UNABLE TO ACCESS VIA INTERNET. |
| 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
7% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill County Child Protective Services Board | Hillsboro, TX | Youth/Human services | $43,080 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos Inc | Houston, TX | Youth/Health | $21,540 |
| Cure Rtd Foundation | Dallas, TX | Health/Human services | $21,540 |
| Kids Meals Inc | Houston, TX | Youth/Health | $21,540 |
| Pleasant Hill Children's Home | Oakwood, TX | Youth community/ education | $21,540 |
| Shape Community Center | Houston, TX | Community & civic | $21,540 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Youth/Health | $21,540 |
| The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | Pasadena, TX | Community & civic | $21,540 |
| The Laurel's Army Foundation | Cypress, TX | Youth/Health | $21,540 |
| The Ray E Martin Memorial Fund | San Antonio, TX | Grants/Scholarships | $21,540 |
| The Rose | Bellaire, TX | Health/Women's services | $21,540 |
| Women Together Foundation Inc | Mcallen, TX | Health/Women's services | $21,540 |
| Woods & Water Kids Adventures Inc | Conroe, TX | Youth/Human services | $21,540 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos Inc | Houston, TX | Youth/Health | $28,500 |
| Kids Meals Inc | Houston, TX | Youth/Health | $28,500 |
| Pleasant Hill Children's Home | Oakwood, TX | Youth community/ education | $28,500 |
| Ray E Martin Memorial Fund | San Antonio, TX | Grants/Scholarships | $28,500 |
| Shape Community Center | Houston, TX | Community & civic | $28,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Youth/Health | $28,500 |
| The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | Pasadena, TX | Community & civic | $28,500 |
| The Laurel's Army Foundation | Cypress, TX | Youth/Health | $28,500 |
| The Rose | Bellaire, TX | Health/Women's services | $28,500 |
| Women Together Foundation Inc | Mcallen, TX | Health/Women's services | $28,500 |
| Cure Rtd Foundation | Dallas, TX | Health/Human services | $5,000 |
| Woods & Water Kids Adventures Inc | Conroe, TX | Youth/Human services | $5,000 |
| Hill County Child Protective Services Board | Hillsboro, TX | Youth/Human services | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $301,560 | 26 |
| 2023 | $292,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349103182
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0025038
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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