Call to Action Foundation
Call to Action Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It supports children and families through investments in early childhood, affordable housing, scholarships, and food security across the West and Midwest.
Call to Action Foundation at a glance
In short: Call to Action Foundation gave $262K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $262,250
- +245.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +340.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,920
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,375
- Total assets
- $665,405,843
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Call to Action Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 185 South State Street Suite 1200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 364-1442
Website: HTTPS://CALLTOACTIONPHILANTHROPIES.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Call to Action Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Utah ($43K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its work reaches across the West and Midwest. Its early-childhood work is described as supporting organizations serving children and families across Utah and the Intermountain West. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (47%), Utah (29%), Washington (14%), Idaho (7%), and Iowa (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Call to Action Foundation gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2023) to $262K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating Support | $22,500 |
| Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | General Operating Support | $20,750 |
| Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | General Operating Support | $19,250 |
| Utah Valley University Orem, UT | General Operating Support | $19,250 |
| Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | General Operating Support | $18,500 |
| Utah State University Seattle, WA | General Operating Support | $17,250 |
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | General Operating Support | $15,750 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating Support | $13,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,405,843 | $30,489,749 | $1,094,334 | $262,250 | 22 | $25,102,594 | $16,867,620 |
| 2023 | $546,939,364 | $131,962,378 | $42,189,526 | $76,000 | 5 | $30,190,124 | $351,997,984 |
| 2022 | $393,041,473 | $396,000,000 | $6,158,696 | — | — | $8,343,921 | $6,484,627 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen children and families through investments in early childhood, affordable housing, scholarships, and food security across the West and Midwest. Its early-childhood focus includes education and family mental health, with an emphasis on equity and access. Its housing work includes affordable housing for working families and seniors.
In its 2024 filing, the foundation described direct charitable activity involving affordable-housing partnerships, where it is the managing general partner, and equity investments with Ivory Innovations and in Bettendorf.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included universities and colleges. For example, Colorado State University received grants designated for general operating support; CSU Strata describes its mission as aiding Colorado State University System institutions in their research and educational efforts. Idaho State University received a grant; its grantee-described mission includes raising money for intercollegiate athletics, including student-athlete scholarships. Colorado Mesa University received a grant; its grantee describes its role as administering property and making expenditures for the university’s benefit. Hawkeye Community College received $1,000; its stated use was reimbursement of medical expenses under a health reimbursement arrangement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $262,250. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $11,375. Among the largest grants were $25,000 each to the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University, $22,500 to the University of Utah, and $20,750 to Colorado School of Mines. The listed grants were designated for general operating support.
The foundation also reported five grants totaling $76,000 in 2023. Its website says it works with select partners, and the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Whitney Call as chair/director; Lauren Call as secretary/director; Drew Maggelet as vice chair/director; and Monet Maggelet and Crystal Maggelet as directors.
Call to Action Foundation is led by Whitney Call, Chair & Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Whitney Call
Chair & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Drew Maggelet
Vice Chair & Director
On filings since 2022
22.5 hrs/week
$90K (2023) → $143K (2024)
Monet Maggelet
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Lauren Call
Secretary & Director
Director & Trustee → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Maggelet
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Erica Maggelet (2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Hailey Maggelet (2022) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Tobey (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Lexi Maggelet (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $143K, to Drew Maggelet (Vice Chair/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Call to Action Foundation
How much does Call to Action Foundation give each year?
Call to Action Foundation gave $262K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 5 grants.
What is Call to Action Foundation's typical grant size?
Call to Action Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,375, and its average grant was $11,920, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Call to Action Foundation give grants?
Call to Action Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (29%) and Washington (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (5 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants), Golden, CO (2 grants) and Fort Collins, CO (2 grants).
Does Call to Action Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Call to Action Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Call to Action Foundation's largest grantees?
Call to Action Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Utah ($43,000 across 4 grants), Colorado School of Mines ($40,000 across 2 grants) and Utah State University ($37,750 across 4 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Call to Action Foundation?
Call to Action Foundation reported $665.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30.5M.
What does Call to Action Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen children and families through investments in early childhood, affordable housing, scholarships, and food security across the West and Midwest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Call to Action Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Call to Action Foundation's EIN?
Call to Action Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2726669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Call to Action Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Call to Action Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/call-to-action-foundation-morg_28aa0d71fc9c40f08db0980471e23436
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