California Caw Foundation
California Caw Foundation is a private foundation, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $354K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $66K.
California Caw Foundation at a glance
In short: California Caw Foundation gave $45K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,184
- +431.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,531
- +254.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,765
- Total assets
- $354,446
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (83% 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 California Caw Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gary Atkinson Imagine Scholarship F ($38K). Together the top 6 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How California Caw Foundation gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 342% of 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 $2K (2020) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Atkinson Imagine Scholarship F Gales Ferry, CT | General Support | $37,720 |
| Friends of Ridhwan Berkeley, CA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Bandaloop Oakland, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| HMB Robotics Boys and Girls Club Half Moon Bay, CA | General Support | $1,030 |
| Arthritis Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $525 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Support | $409 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $354,446 | $81,303 | $75,516 | $45,184 | 6 | $74,393 | $66,104 | $21,765 |
| 2023 | $347,296 | $-4,307 | $36,956 | $8,500 | 4 | $36,775 | $7,417 | $19,985 |
| 2022 | $389,018 | $6,307 | $7,522 | $3,046 | 4 | $3,046 | $3,567 | $23,136 |
| 2021 | $386,519 | $277,639 | $33,787 | $27,046 | 10 | $27,046 | $277,448 | — |
| 2020 | $142,667 | — | $2,360 | $2,000 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, California Caw Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Caw Foundation is led by John Dunham, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Dunham
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about California Caw Foundation
How much does California Caw Foundation give each year?
California Caw Foundation gave $45K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 4 grants.
What is California Caw Foundation's typical grant size?
California Caw Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,765, and its average grant was $7,531, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does California Caw Foundation give grants?
California Caw Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does California Caw Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of California Caw Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are California Caw Foundation's largest grantees?
California Caw Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gary Atkinson Imagine Scholarship F ($37,720), Friends of Ridhwan ($3,000) and Bandaloop ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is California Caw Foundation?
California Caw Foundation reported $354K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is California Caw Foundation's EIN?
California Caw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3155094. 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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