Callis Educational Fund
Callis Educational Fund is a Chicago, Illinois-based private foundation whose stated purpose is to provide scholarships to eligible Callis descendants and promote genealogical research. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no later filing reported; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Callis Educational Fund at a glance
In short: Callis Educational Fund gave $102K across 19 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), top state Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $102,256
- -0.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $5,382
- -11.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $444,543
- -8.8% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Texas (29% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Callis Educational Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2021 filing lists April Jean-Baptiste as the contact for applications and specifies website forms, transcripts, recommendations, and test scores. These are instructions from the 2021 filing and should not be treated as current, given that no later filing is reported.
- Review Cycle
- The 2021 filing lists April 20 as the deadline; that cycle is past.
- Deadline
- The 2021 filing lists April 20 as the deadline; that cycle is past.
- Contact
Application contact: April Jean-Baptiste President
Mailing address: 2537 W Pensacola Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (312) 933-0093
Email: ajeanbaptiste@callisedfund.org
Website: https://www.callisedfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Callis Educational Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($7K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund’s 2021 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Texas accounted for 29% of grant dollars, Tennessee 19%, Arkansas 13%, and New York and Colorado 6% each. The listed grants also include recipients in Michigan, Oregon, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Callis Educational Fund gives
- 59% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 471% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2021) to $103K (2020). In 2021 it made 19 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,500 |
| University of Mary Hardin Baylor Belton, TX | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Texas Austin, TX | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Michigan Technical University Houghton, MI | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Texas A and M College Station, TX | Scholarship | $6,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $444,543 | $62,140 | $105,177 | $102,256 | 19 | $102,256 | $62,140 | $21,713 |
| 2020 | $487,580 | $26 | $113,643 | $103,016 | 17 | — | $28,409 | $22,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Callis Educational Fund reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund’s website describes its purpose as providing scholarships to Callis descendants with outstanding scholastic records and promoting genealogical research. It defines eligible descendants as people descended by birth or adoption from Captain Robert Callis, and their spouses. The Fund also states that it makes genealogical information available to state historical societies, libraries, colleges, universities, and other organizations.
Its 2021 filing lists award restrictions for higher education, including colleges, universities, and professional or trade programs. Among 2021 grantees, Western Colorado University described its mission as aiding the university in fulfilling its educational purposes. Baylor University said it educates students for worldwide leadership and service, integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment. Lipscomb University described itself as a Christ-centered community preparing learners through rigorous academics and transformative experiences. Willamette University said it connects liberal education to professional practice, and Emerson College described its mission as educating and elevating artists, communicators, scholars, and professionals.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the Fund reported 19 grants totaling $102,256. Grants ranged from $3,250 to $6,500, with a median of $6,500. The listed grants were primarily scholarships.
Recipients of $6,500 grants included University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Western Colorado University, University of Central Arkansas, Baylor University, University of Texas at Austin, Michigan Technical University, Henderson State University, Lipscomb University, Texas A&M, Willamette University, and Tennessee Technical University. An individual recipient in New York also received $6,500. Emerson College received $3,250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists April Jean Baptiste as president, Robert Callis as treasurer, and Maria Alzamora as director.
Callis Educational Fund is led by April Jean Baptiste, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
April Jean Baptiste
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Alzamora
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Robert Callis
Treasurer
Tresurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Callis Educational Fund
How much does Callis Educational Fund give each year?
Callis Educational Fund gave $102K across 19 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $103K across 17 grants.
What is Callis Educational Fund's typical grant size?
Callis Educational Fund's median grant in 2021 was $6,500, and its average grant was $5,382, across 19 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Callis Educational Fund give grants?
Callis Educational Fund's top state is Texas, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (19%) and Arkansas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Callis Educational Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Callis Educational Fund's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (19 grants).
Who are Callis Educational Fund's largest grantees?
Callis Educational Fund's largest 2021 grantees include University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($6,500), Western Colorado University ($6,500) and University of Central Arkansas ($6,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Callis Educational Fund?
Callis Educational Fund reported $445K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Callis Educational Fund fund?
The Fund’s website describes its purpose as providing scholarships to Callis descendants with outstanding scholastic records and promoting genealogical research. It defines eligible descendants as people descended by birth or adoption from Captain Robert Callis, and their spouses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Callis Educational Fund?
The 2021 filing lists April Jean-Baptiste as the contact for applications and specifies website forms, transcripts, recommendations, and test scores. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Callis Educational Fund's EIN?
Callis Educational Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3031363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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