The Calamus Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3922034 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$150K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen Family Center | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Transgender Law Project | LA, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| UCLA School of Law | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| America Diversa | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Designing Justice Designing Spaces | Oakland, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Promise of Justice | New Orleans, LA | General support | $15,000 |
| Black Lgbtq Liberation Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Inter-Intra Community | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Queer Youth Project of Connecticut | Hartford, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Terra Firma | Bronx, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Tarab NYC | Bronx, NY | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $250,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $250,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349100142
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3922034
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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