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The Canning Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that prioritizes relationship-based engagement and provides funding exclusively by invitation, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $8.6 million across 142 grantees, with significant funding directed to Illinois, California, and Washington, D.C. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Canning Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Big Shoulders Fund
$5.6M
17%
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
$4.6M
14%
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$3.1M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CANNING FOUNDATION?
No. THE CANNING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CANNING FOUNDATION give?
THE CANNING FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CANNING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CANNING FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CANNING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CANNING FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $8.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CANNING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CANNING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include Big Shoulders Fund, NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, and DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CANNING FOUNDATION?
THE CANNING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.