The Calamus Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyJericho, New York · EIN 65-0508548 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$359K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Forney Center | New York, NY | See footnote | $159,459 |
| Harvard Law School | Cambridge, MA | See footnote | $30,000 |
| Longhouse Reserve | East Hampton, NY | See footnote | $25,000 |
| One Archives | Los Angeles, CA | See footnote | $25,000 |
| AIDS Healthcare Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | See footnote | $20,000 |
| Broadway Cares | New York, NY | See footnote | $20,000 |
| Lgbt Network | Hauppauge, NY | See footnote | $15,000 |
| Pridelines | Miami, FL | See footnote | $15,000 |
| Berkshire Pride | Pittsfield, MA | See footnote | $10,000 |
| Callen-Lorde Community Health Center | New York, NY | See footnote | $10,000 |
| Hamptons Pride | East Hampton, NY | See footnote | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Universitysgmh | Evanston, IL | See footnote | $10,000 |
| Making Gay History | New York, NY | See footnote | $5,000 |
| Stonewall Foundation | New York, NY | See footnote | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $359,459 | 14 |
| 2024 | $525,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $55,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103693
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0508548
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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