The Janice Spencer Calkin Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-4976162 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$260K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Zoological Society Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Sea Research Foundation Inc | Mystic, CT | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | Newington, CT | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Inc | South Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | San Rafael, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc | Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Feral Care Inc | Stratford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc | New Haven, CT | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Little Britches Therapeutic Riding Inc | Woodbury, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $230,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641149349101004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4976162
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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