Calpine Foundation
https://N/ATotal Given 2020–2024
$2.8M
136 grants · $550K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $5K–$25K
grant size
13%
transactional · 13/97 multi-year
repeat
$3.2M
Assets · 2021
97
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DENISE STRAKA
Phone
7138308883
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS ARE PROVIDED INTERNALLY WITHIN CALPINE CORPORATION. APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO PROVIDED VIA MAIL OR E-MAIL TO PERSONS SUBMITTING REQUESTS IF UNABLE TO ACCESS VIA INTERNET.
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $802K | $2.2M | $2.5M | 82 |
| 2021 | $775K | $3.2M | $1.8M | 3 |
| 2022 | N/A | $3.6M | $504K | N/A |
| 2023 | $573K | $4.7M | $1.5M | 25 |
| 2024 | $602K | $4.8M | $537K | 26 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 136 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$15K
Average
$20K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$750K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| DIANA WOODMAN HAMMETT | DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY | — |
| HETHER BENJAMIN BROWN | DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| DENISE STRAKA | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | — |
| ZAMIR RAUF | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | — |
| RICK PENA | DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| ROSEMARY ANTONOPOULOS | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| KEVIN MCMAHON | DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| W Thaddeus Miller | DIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| JOHN B THAD HILL | DIR/CHAIRMAN/CEO (THRU 12/21) | — |
| JIM KLUESENER | DIRECTOR AND VP (THRU 12/21) | — |
| RICK PENA AS OF 122021 | DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| DENISE STRAKA AS OF 122021 | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | — |
| NORMA DUNN | DIR. AND PRES. (UNTIL 11/2020) | — |
Grants Awarded (136 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Houston | HOUSTON, TX | $750,000 | Support the effort during Severe Winter Storm Emergency | 2021 |
| THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION | San Diego, CA | $80,300 | Education / Professional | 2020 |
| HILL COUNTY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD | HILLSBORO, TX | $43,080 | YOUTH/HUMAN SERVICES | 2024 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SONOMA-MARIN | Santa Rosa, CA | $32,200 | Community Development | 2020 |
| FOOD BANK OF THE RIO GRAND VALLEY INC | Pharr, TX | $30,800 | Food Bank | 2020 |
| FOOD BANK OF CONTRA COSTA & SOLANO | Concord, CA | $30,000 | Food Bank | 2020 |
| THE LAUREL'S ARMY FOUNDATION | CYPRESS, TX | $28,500 | YOUTH/HEALTH | 2024 |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | TAMPA, FL | $28,500 | YOUTH/HEALTH | 2024 |
| WOMEN TOGETHER FOUNDATION INC | MCALLEN, TX | $28,500 | HEALTH/WOMEN'S SERVICES | 2024 |
| THE BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS INC | PASADENA, TX | $28,500 | COMMUNITY & CIVIC | 2024 |
| RAY E MARTIN MEMORIAL FUND | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $28,500 | GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| SHAPE COMMUNITY CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $28,500 | COMMUNITY & CIVIC | 2024 |
| CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NINOS INC | HOUSTON, TX | $28,500 | YOUTH/HEALTH | 2024 |
| THE ROSE | BELLAIRE, TX | $28,500 | HEALTH/WOMEN'S SERVICES | 2024 |
| KIDS MEALS INC | HOUSTON, TX | $28,500 | YOUTH/HEALTH | 2024 |
| PLEASANT HILL CHILDREN'S HOME | OAKWOOD, TX | $28,500 | YOUTH COMMUNITY/ EDUCATION | 2024 |
| CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NINOS INC | Houston, TX | $26,000 | Health & Human Services | 2020 |
| KIDS MEALS INC | Houston, TX | $26,000 | Food Bank | 2020 |
| PLEASANT HILL CHILDREN'S HOME | Oakwood, TX | $25,300 | Health & Human Services | 2020 |
| PLEASANT HILL CHILDREN'S HOME | Oakwood, TX | $25,000 | Youth Community/ Education | 2023 |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | Tampa, FL | $25,000 | Youth/Health | 2023 |
| THE LAUREL'S ARMY FOUNDATION | Cypress, TX | $25,000 | Youth/Health | 2023 |
| THE BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS INC | Pasadena, TX | $25,000 | Community & Civic | 2023 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | Houston, TX | $25,000 | Food Bank | 2020 |
| WOODS & WATER KIDS ADVENTURES INC | Conroe, TX | $25,000 | Youth/Human Services | 2023 |