John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation
The John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. In 2025, it gave $298,000 to eight charitable organizations, including organizations in New Jersey and Texas.
John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation gave $298K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $298,000
- +226.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,250
- +63.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $547,516
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John J & Rose Cali Family 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: 11 Bradford Way, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Phone: (201) 657-5285
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ankhkasta Natural Healing ($80K). Together the top 8 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 66 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 27% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $91K (2024) to $298K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ankhkasta Natural Healing Houston, TX | General Support | $80,000 |
| Montclair Film Festival Montclair, NJ | General Support | $75,000 |
| Montclair State University Foundation Montclair, NJ | General Support | $65,500 |
| Jazz House Kids Montclair, NJ | General Support | $50,000 |
| NJ Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lindsay Tremulak Special Needs Trus Montclair, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Write on Sports South Orange, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Montclair Local Montclair, NJ | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $547,516 | $5,655 | $307,101 | $298,000 | 8 | $303,102 | $49,367 | — |
| 2024 | $848,962 | $-9,944 | $95,879 | $91,300 | 4 | $92,058 | $48,578 | $90,275 |
| 2023 | $954,785 | $89,232 | $204,999 | $197,250 | 17 | $197,580 | $86,402 | $89,261 |
| 2022 | $1,070,552 | $66,619 | $207,977 | $204,900 | 10 | $204,900 | $63,537 | $101,176 |
| 2021 | $1,294,364 | $114,322 | $265,951 | $263,125 | 27 | $263,125 | $111,496 | $110,960 |
| 2020 | $1,445,993 | $85,171 | $134,256 | $119,500 | 22 | — | $81,415 | $101,282 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included $80,000 to ANKHKASTA Natural Healing, whose mission is to support the protection and conservation of natural resources and healing knowledge maintained by Indigenous West African communities. Montclair Film Festival received $75,000; its mission is to connect global filmmakers with audiences through films and year-round programs that engage, entertain, and educate.
Montclair State University Foundation received $65,500. It says it supports the growth and development of Montclair State University through fundraising, with funds used primarily for scholarships and programmatic initiatives. Jazz House Kids received $50,000; its mission is to transform lives through jazz education and performances. Write On Sports received $5,000; its mission is to inspire middle school students to improve their writing skills by tapping into their passion for sports.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made eight grants totaling $298,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $80,000, with a median grant of $30,000. All listed grants were for general support. In addition to the organizations described above, it gave $10,000 each to NJ Performing Arts Center and Lindsay Tremulak Special Needs Trust, and $2,500 to Montclair Local.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rose Cali as President, John Cali and Brant Cali as Foundation Managers, Michael Nevins as Treasurer, and Nekhitem Kamenthu as Secretary.
John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation is led by Rose Cali, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rose Cali
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Nevins
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$6K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Nekhitem Kamenthu
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brant Cali
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Cali
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Michael Nevins (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation
How much does John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation give each year?
John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation gave $298K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 4 grants.
What is John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation's typical grant size?
John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $37,250, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation give grants?
John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Montclair, NJ (5 grants).
Does John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation's largest grantees?
John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ankhkasta Natural Healing ($80,000), Montclair Film Festival ($75,000) and Montclair State University Foundation ($65,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation?
John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation reported $548K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What does John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included $80,000 to ANKHKASTA Natural Healing, whose mission is to support the protection and conservation of natural resources and healing knowledge maintained by Indigenous West African communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John J & Rose Cali Family 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 John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation's EIN?
John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2533638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John J & Rose Cali Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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