The Calkins Foundation
The Calkins Foundation is a private foundation, based in Horsham, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $623K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $36K.
The Calkins Foundation at a glance
In short: The Calkins Foundation gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,667
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $622,524
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% 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 Calkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Pennsylvania Newspaper Publisher's Association Foundation ($20K). Together the top 3 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Calkins Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% 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 $15K (2021) to $50K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania Newspaper Publisher's Association Foundation Harrisburg, PA | Charitable contribution to support journalism education, scholarships, and programs promoting ethical journalism and public awareness | $20,000 |
| New Jersey Press Foundation Ewing, NJ | Donation to supports press freedom, journalism advocacy, education, and professional standards for news organizations in New Jersey, rather than direct charitable relief. | $10,000 |
| Boone Area Library Birdsboro, PA | Charitable contribution to support public library services, literacy programs, and educational resources for the local community. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $622,524 | $37,261 | $37,071 | $35,000 | 3 | $35,000 | $35,690 | $30,636 |
| 2024 | $607,752 | $21,828 | $31,959 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $20,169 | $29,908 |
| 2023 | $582,867 | $11,538 | $31,845 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $9,993 | $27,171 |
| 2022 | $529,871 | $16,396 | $39,570 | $35,000 | 4 | $35,000 | $14,716 | $28,722 |
| 2021 | $672,344 | $42,318 | $16,947 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $40,371 | $31,666 |
| 2020 | $631,563 | $20,678 | $52,113 | $50,000 | 9 | — | $18,565 | $30,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Calkins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Calkins Foundation is led by Stan Ellis, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stan Ellis
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Smith
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Hardy
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Calkins Foundation
How much does The Calkins Foundation give each year?
The Calkins Foundation gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
What is The Calkins Foundation's typical grant size?
The Calkins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Calkins Foundation give grants?
The Calkins Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (29%).
Does The Calkins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Calkins Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Calkins Foundation?
The Calkins Foundation reported $623K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Calkins Foundation's EIN?
The Calkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3698375. 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 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Calkins Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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