Calmerton Educational Foundation
Calmerton Educational Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $206K.
Calmerton Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Calmerton Educational Foundation gave $74K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $73,728
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,576
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $24,576
- Total assets
- $1,601,021
- +11.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Calmerton Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wisconsin Dept of Employee Trust Funds ($25K). Together the top 3 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Calmerton Educational Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $87K (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Dept of Employee Trust Funds Madison, WI | Unrestricted General | $24,576 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Scholarships | $24,576 |
| University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $24,576 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,601,021 | $224,424 | $104,871 | $73,728 | 3 | $84,310 | $206,107 | $86,429 |
| 2025 | $1,435,728 | $137,633 | $100,726 | $72,750 | 3 | $82,767 | $118,839 | $81,984 |
| 2024 | $1,398,192 | $50,017 | $80,209 | $55,707 | 3 | $64,740 | $30,289 | $75,373 |
| 2023 | $1,419,772 | $-37,781 | $103,830 | $72,630 | 3 | $81,510 | $14,383 | $72,764 |
| 2022 | $1,559,085 | $314,139 | $115,798 | $86,601 | 3 | $97,230 | $294,391 | $85,348 |
| 2021 | $1,506,231 | $96,920 | $82,177 | $55,440 | 3 | — | $81,759 | $77,684 |
| 2020 | $1,326,492 | $109,517 | $83,696 | $60,912 | 3 | — | $98,605 | $70,763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Calmerton Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Calmerton Educational Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$25K (2022) → $25K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $25K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Calmerton Educational Foundation
How much does Calmerton Educational Foundation give each year?
Calmerton Educational Foundation gave $74K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $73K across 3 grants.
What is Calmerton Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
Calmerton Educational Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $24,576, and its average grant was $24,576, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Calmerton Educational Foundation give grants?
Calmerton Educational Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (33%).
Does Calmerton Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Calmerton Educational Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Calmerton Educational Foundation?
Calmerton Educational Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Calmerton Educational Foundation?
Calmerton Educational Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Calmerton Educational Foundation's EIN?
Calmerton Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6015454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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