John N Calley Foundation
John N Calley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Calabasas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $400K. Net investment income was $760K.
John N Calley Foundation at a glance
In short: John N Calley Foundation gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $400K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $400,000
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $15,778,836
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who John N Calley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Community Foundation ($400K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John N Calley Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2024) to $550K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Lead Positive Change That Strengthens Los Angeles | $400,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,778,836 | $909,400 | $830,580 | $400,000 | 1 | $662,760 | $759,875 | $766,757 |
| 2023 | $15,219,963 | $1,091,143 | $1,000,455 | $550,000 | 1 | $849,545 | $743,195 | $706,898 |
| 2022 | $14,561,102 | $623,405 | $1,015,254 | $550,000 | 1 | $733,598 | $512,037 | $692,536 |
| 2021 | $17,644,637 | $1,615,110 | $930,328 | $550,000 | 1 | $666,261 | $1,453,394 | $774,048 |
| 2020 | $17,408,911 | $747,033 | $860,016 | $500,000 | 1 | — | $715,465 | $661,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John N Calley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $767K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John N Calley Foundation is led by Shawn Kravich, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shawn Kravich
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $124K (2024)
David B. Zinnemann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Zinnemann
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $62K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara Carswell (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $124K, to Shawn Kravich (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John N Calley Foundation
How much does John N Calley Foundation give each year?
John N Calley Foundation gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $550K across 1 grant.
How large is John N Calley Foundation?
John N Calley Foundation reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $663K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $767K (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 John N Calley Foundation operate?
John N Calley Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is John N Calley Foundation's EIN?
John N Calley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4941625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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