THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION

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The Canary Fund, operating as the Canary Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, Washington, and Michigan. With a total of $1.3 million awarded to 18 grantees in 2024, the foundation engages in a relationship-based funding approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Canary Foundation is the world's first non-profit organization dedicated solely to the funding, discovery and development of tests for early cancer detection.
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2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STANFORD HEALTH CARE
$9.9M
57%
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$2.5M
15%
VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE
$1.1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$77.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$48.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION?
No. THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION give?
THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and Michigan. 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 CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $77 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include STANFORD HEALTH CARE, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, and VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION?
THE CANARY FUND DBA CANARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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