The Caladan Foundation
The Caladan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $20K.
The Caladan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Caladan Foundation gave $20K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,100
- -93.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,871
- -87.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $11,483
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (35% 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 The Caladan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pilots N Paws ($6K). Together the top 7 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 34 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Caladan Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $1K (2021) to $314K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pilots N Paws Landrum, SC | General Support | $6,000 |
| St Mark's School of Texas Dallas, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Explorers Club New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Priderock Wildlife Refuge Terrell, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| Schipperke Rescue Madison, TN | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Giving Foundation Laurel, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Katy Trail Dallas, TX | General Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,483 | $20,500 | $24,015 | $20,100 | 7 | $22,042 | $241 |
| 2024 | $14,998 | $275,000 | $316,610 | $313,750 | 14 | $315,145 | $853 |
| 2023 | $56,608 | $88,000 | $61,755 | $59,865 | 8 | $60,810 | $957 |
| 2022 | $30,363 | $50,000 | $26,620 | $26,500 | 3 | $26,560 | $238 |
| 2021 | $6,983 | $3,000 | $1,194 | $1,165 | 2 | $1,179 | $221 |
| 2020 | $5,177 | $20,000 | $16,804 | $15,500 | 2 | — | $143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Caladan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $241 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Caladan Foundation is led by Victor Vescovo, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Victor Vescovo
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew C. Lipton Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Conner Esq.
Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Caladan Foundation
How much does The Caladan Foundation give each year?
The Caladan Foundation gave $20K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $314K across 14 grants.
What is The Caladan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Caladan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,871, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Caladan Foundation give grants?
The Caladan Foundation's top state is Texas, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (30%) and New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Caladan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Caladan Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Caladan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Caladan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pilots N Paws ($6,000), St Mark's School of Texas ($5,000) and The Explorers Club ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Caladan Foundation?
The Caladan Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $241 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Caladan Foundation's EIN?
The Caladan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3229118. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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