Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation
Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $133K.
Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -79.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -58.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,723,181
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Southern California ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 33% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $440K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | To support various USC programs | $15,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Charles G and Jessie R Cale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,723,181 | $228,779 | $66,014 | $15,000 | 1 | $44,268 | $133,483 | $133,129 |
| 2024 | $2,849,281 | $94,853 | $136,160 | $72,700 | 2 | $108,170 | $66,863 | $156,531 |
| 2023 | $3,735,486 | $107,110 | $184,958 | $73,500 | 3 | $146,460 | $68,612 | $187,330 |
| 2022 | $3,975,306 | $94,732 | $123,471 | $5,000 | 1 | $81,173 | $54,264 | $199,926 |
| 2021 | $5,534,247 | $185,096 | $553,256 | $440,000 | 3 | $508,529 | $129,380 | $259,887 |
| 2020 | $5,197,456 | $144,585 | $246,521 | $125,000 | 2 | — | $100,763 | $204,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation is led by Charles G Cale, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles G Cale
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth J Cale
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Walter G Cale
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Whitney R Cale
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Jessie R Cale
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Walter G Cale (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation
How much does Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation give each year?
Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 2 grants.
How large is Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation?
Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (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.
Where does Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation operate?
Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation has awarded grants in California, Idaho, Illinois, Missouri.
What is Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation's EIN?
Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4509128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
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
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
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Direct Relief supports healthcare providers serving people affected by poverty or emergencies, including community health centers, clinics, and grassroots organizations, with medicines, supplies, and funding for health access and equity. In 2025, its grants had a median award of about $65,000, and its work spans all 50 U.S. states and countries around the world; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,367
Total Given
$337.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Charles G and Jessie R Cale 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.
Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?