Camalotte Foundation
Camalotte Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $825,000 and stated that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Camalotte Foundation at a glance
In short: Camalotte Foundation gave $825K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in District of Columbia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $825,000
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,462
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $15,637,630
- +11.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Camalotte Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3527 Mt Diablo Blvd Box 261, Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone: (650) 463-1480
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Camalotte Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ecoamerica ($200K). Together the top 10 received $780K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 65 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Washington, DC (52%), New York (36%), California (10%), and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Camalotte Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $72K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $655K (2020) to $864K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $825K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ecoamerica Washington, DC | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Washington, DC | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Polaris Project Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Thorn El Segundo, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Food on Foot Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Park Theater Trust Lafayette, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Victoria & Albert Museum Greenwich, CT | Charitable | $15,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Camalotte Foundation?
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 | $15,637,630 | $523,100 | $916,096 | $825,000 | 13 | $841,461 | $448,465 | $827,631 |
| 2023 | $14,087,117 | $343,688 | $775,711 | $680,000 | 12 | $704,173 | $401,369 | $757,186 |
| 2022 | $14,545,784 | $2,896,013 | $967,445 | $847,000 | 12 | $882,821 | $2,811,389 | $747,618 |
| 2021 | $18,196,799 | $794,569 | $979,452 | $864,250 | 14 | $894,265 | $708,285 | $877,724 |
| 2020 | $17,232,914 | $249,035 | $761,583 | $655,000 | 14 | — | $206,951 | $779,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Camalotte Foundation reported a distributable amount of $828K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, ecoAmerica says it works to engage institutions and communities in climate solutions; Reproductive Freedom for All says it builds a constituency to secure reproductive decision-making rights; and Polaris Project says it works to end sex and labor trafficking and restore freedom to survivors.
Other grantees describe missions that include operating an art museum and library program (The Frick Collection), providing meals and support to unhoused and low-income neighbors in Los Angeles (Food on Foot), and serving survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related gender violence (Sanctuary for Families). Save Venice says it raises funds for conservation of Venetian art and supports educational initiatives related to Venetian scholarship and conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $825,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $200,000, with a median of $30,000. Among the reported grants were $200,000 to ecoAmerica, $175,000 each to Reproductive Freedom for All and Planned Parenthood, and $50,000 each to Polaris Project and The Frick Collection.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Kohlberg as president and director; Casey Kohlberg as vice president and director; Angie Ferrif as CFO and director; John Eastburn as secretary and director; and Madeleine Kohlberg and Charlotte Kohlberg as directors.
Camalotte Foundation is led by James Kohlberg, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Kohlberg
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Ferrif
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Kohlberg
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Kohlberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Eastburn
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeleine Kohlberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Camalotte Foundation
How much does Camalotte Foundation give each year?
Camalotte Foundation gave $825K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $680K across 12 grants.
What is Camalotte Foundation's typical grant size?
Camalotte Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $63,462, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Camalotte Foundation that year got $72K on average.
Where does Camalotte Foundation give grants?
Camalotte Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (36%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Camalotte Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Camalotte Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are Camalotte Foundation's largest grantees?
Camalotte Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ecoamerica ($200,000), Reproductive Freedom for All ($175,000) and Planned Parenthood ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Camalotte Foundation?
Camalotte Foundation reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $841K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $828K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Camalotte Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Camalotte Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Camalotte Foundation's EIN?
Camalotte Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5199395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Camalotte 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Camalotte Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
John & Amy Griffin Foundation
Pearl River, NY
The foundation supports education, arts and cultural, and community organizations, with most of its giving going to New York and smaller shares to Virginia and Pennsylvania. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $5 million, with a median of $25,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$25.2M
Grants
47
Total Given
$9.5M
The JM Kaplan Fund Inc
New York, NY
The fund supports environment, heritage conservation, social justice, and cultural work, including early-stage projects through its J.M.K. Innovation Prize. Its 2024 grants ranged from $300 to $1.5 million, with a median of $6,000; it funds organizations in the United States and beyond. Regular grants are by invitation only, but the Innovation Prize accepts applications.
Assets
$143.6M
Grants
275
Total Given
$7.4M
Swig Foundation
San Francisco, CA
The Swig Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations across education, arts and culture, health, media, and community change, with the largest share of 2024 giving going to California, followed by New York, Idaho, Washington, DC, and Virginia. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $31,415, with a median of $2,500. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$11.2M
Grants
127
Total Given
$750K
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Camalotte Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/camalotte-foundation-morg_3824e4f447324ddd98d83f186ce4faad
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_815199395_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Camalotte Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/camalotte-foundation-morg_3824e4f447324ddd98d83f186ce4faad},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-13. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Camalotte Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Camalotte Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?