Caldwell Family Foundation
Caldwell Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5K.
Caldwell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Caldwell Family Foundation gave $5K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $714.286), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $714
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $17,390
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Caldwell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Denver ($1K). Together the top 3 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Caldwell Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $6K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, CO | General | $1,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | General | $1,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver, CO | General | $1,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,390 | $6,000 | $9,398 | $5,000 | 7 | $9,398 | $752 |
| 2023 | $20,788 | $6,000 | $5,042 | — | — | $5,042 | $427 |
| 2022 | $19,830 | $6,000 | $7,376 | $2,500 | 3 | $7,191 | $947 |
| 2021 | $21,206 | $6,000 | $8,244 | $5,500 | 6 | $8,166 | $1,064 |
| 2020 | $23,450 | $6,000 | $5,630 | $1,000 | 2 | — | $1,217 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Caldwell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $752 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Caldwell Family Foundation is led by Elvin Caldwell Jr., President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elvin Caldwell Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Jeanne M Caldwell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Terrence E Caldwell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Elvin Caldwell Jr (President).
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Family Foundation
How much does Caldwell Family Foundation give each year?
Caldwell Family Foundation gave $5K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Caldwell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Caldwell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Caldwell Family Foundation give grants?
Caldwell Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Caldwell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Caldwell Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Caldwell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Caldwell Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Denver ($1,000), Claremont McKenna College ($1,000) and University of Colorado ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Caldwell Family Foundation?
Caldwell Family Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $752 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Caldwell Family Foundation's EIN?
Caldwell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0249761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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