The Louis Calder Foundation Overview

General Information

The Louis Calder Foundation, established in 1951 by Louis Calder, is a philanthropic organization that invests in organizations providing high-quality learning opportunities for children in under-resourced communities. The foundation envisions a nation where every child has the opportunity to obtain an excellent education, enabling them to achieve economic independence and success. Louis Calder, the founder, built his wealth in the pulp and paper business through Perkins-Goodwin Co.