SCIENCE OF READING

Grant program by

LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION

Charter SchoolsEducation NonprofitsLiteracy Programs

Last Awarded In

2023

Median Grant

$230,000

Grant Range

$75,000$500,000

States & Territories

11 states

Applicants should align proposals tightly with the foundation's stated education priorities (Science of Reading, charter growth, two-generation family learning), propose asks sized in line with past grants (many awards in the $100K–$250K band and several larger awards), and use the published proposals email/phone or mailed submission route. Emphasize measurable student/family outcomes, scalability, and clear budgets; note that new organizations have been funded in recent years, so a strong, evidence-based unsolicited request can be considered.

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Application Contact

M. Alexander Calder

Executive Director, Trustee

7209439865
C/O THE LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION, DENVER, CO 80202

The Foundation practices proactive philanthropy and invites organizations to submit requests for funding.

General Contact

(720) 943-9865
1331 17th Street, Suite 602 Denver, CO 80202

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2023