The Caledonian Foundation
The Caledonian Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $411K.
The Caledonian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Caledonian Foundation gave $411K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $82K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $411,481
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- Average grant
- $82,296
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (85% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Caledonian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Christian Union Inc ($350K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $411K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Caledonian Foundation gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $2.2M (2020). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $411K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Union Inc Princeton, NJ | Securities donation (see stmt)-to support the mission of the public charity | $330,983 |
| Siloam Health Nashville, TN | Cash donation-to support the mission of the public charity | $30,000 |
| Avail NYC New York, NY | Cash donation-to support the mission of the public charity | $30,000 |
| Christian Union Inc Princeton, NJ | Cash donation-to support the mission of the public charity | $19,017 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Cash donation-to support the mission of the public charity | $1,481 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,151 | $420,816 | $411,481 | 5 | $411,481 | — | $13,727 |
| 2022 | $368,532 | $6,985 | $2,863 | — | — | — | $4,122 | $20,045 |
| 2021 | $364,410 | $14,557 | $28,978 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $11,182 | $21,000 |
| 2020 | $378,831 | $80,441 | $2,155,568 | $2,150,100 | 6 | — | $77,917 | $83,584 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Caledonian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Caledonian Foundation is led by June Bennett, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
June Bennett
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Audra Marie Bennett Maxwell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beverly Rene Bennett
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Alayna Jo Bennett Max
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beverly Rene Bennett Flood (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Caledonian Foundation
How much does The Caledonian Foundation give each year?
The Caledonian Foundation gave $411K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Caledonian Foundation's typical grant size?
The Caledonian Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $30,000, and its average grant was $82,296, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Caledonian Foundation give grants?
The Caledonian Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (7%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Caledonian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Caledonian Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash Donation-to Support the Mission of the Public Charity" (4 grants).
Who are The Caledonian Foundation's largest grantees?
The Caledonian Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Christian Union Inc ($350,000 across 2 grants), Siloam Health ($30,000) and Avail NYC ($30,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Caledonian Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Caledonian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Caledonian Foundation's EIN?
The Caledonian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1557125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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