Cal Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-6083347

Arts and culture Education Environment Domesticated animals Animal welfare

CAL Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 1959. The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable causes across multiple subject areas and geographic regions throughout the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.3M

+19.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$625K

+38.3% YoY

Grant Count

+8.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+27.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cal Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $499K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation funds general charitable purposes and supports a broad spectrum of causes including:

Arts and culture
Education
Environment
Domesticated animals and animal welfare
Religion
Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in:

New York
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Mexico
South Carolina
Utah
Vermont
Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

New York $2.2M (84%)

Vermont $205K (8%)

Mississippi $89K (3%)

District of Columbia $81K (3%)

Connecticut $28K (1%)

Virginia $15K (1%)

South Carolina $5K (0%)

Utah $5K (0%)

+3 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi New York South Carolina Utah Virginia Vermont

Cities

Albert LeaArlingtonBronxBrooklynDorchesterEast HamptonElmsfordHampton BaysJohnsonKamasMiddlebergNew WindsorNew YorkPelahatchieSagaponackSouthamptonSoutholdSummervilleVan NuysWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Filing):

Total assets: $6,282,152
Total annual expenses: $699,828
Total revenues: $1,739,707
Investment income and dividends: $53,247
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,686,460

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,282,152	$5,242,273	$5,211,074
Revenue	$1,739,707	$542,910	$329,481
Expenses	$699,828	$511,711	$591,687
Qualifying Distributions	$625,000	$452,000	$498,000
Net Investment Income	$1,664,879	$483,618	$261,051
Distributable Amount	$498,642	$411,875	$428,946

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

243 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Halcyon Foundation ($145,000), Two Mauds ($100,000), Vermont Studio School ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
564 PRESERVATION FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSES	$10,000
ACE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL PURPOSES	$5,000
AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSES	$10,000
ANIMAL CARE CENTERS OF NYC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSES	$1,000
ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSES	$10,000
ANIMAL RESCUE FUND PELAHATCHIE, MS	GENERAL PURPOSES	$10,000
ASPCA NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSES	$2,000
BIDAWEE WESTHAMPTON, NY	GENERAL PURPOSES	$2,000
BOTTOMLESS CLOSET NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSES	$5,000
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSES	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Linda Hackett – President (serves on a voluntary basis without compensation)
Melinda Hackett – Vice President (serves on a voluntary basis without compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LINDA HACKETT	PRESIDENT	2	—
MELINDA HACKETT	VICE-PRES.	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Education Environment Domesticated animals Animal welfare

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cal Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation funds general charitable purposes and supports a broad spectrum of causes including: • Arts and culture • Education • Environment • Domesticated animals and animal welfare • Religion • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from Cal Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $625,000 (most recent fiscal year) • Typical award range: $1,000–$145,000 • Recent grants include $100,000 to Two Mauds, $30,000 to Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, and $27,000 to Heart of the Hamptons • The foundation made 51 grants in the most recent reporting period **Application Status:** The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Where does Cal Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in: • New York • Connecticut • District of Columbia • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • New Mexico • South Carolina • Utah • Vermont • Virginia

What size grants does Cal Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Cal Foundation Inc awarded 50 grants totaling $625K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Cal Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cal Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $499K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.