CANYON INSTITUTE
Phoenix, AZ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
86-0977269
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Phoenix, AZ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
86-0977269
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Canyon Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization focused on university education, with a total of $1.5 million in grants paid to 30 grantees in 2024. The organization is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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University education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
$1.2M
16%
GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
DALLAS, TX
$584K
8%

EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY
$310K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CANYON INSTITUTE?
Yes. CANYON INSTITUTE accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does CANYON INSTITUTE give?
CANYON INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Texas, and Georgia. 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 CANYON INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CANYON INSTITUTE fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CANYON INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, CANYON INSTITUTE awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CANYON INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, CANYON INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Grand Canyon University, GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION, and EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CANYON INSTITUTE?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting CANYON INSTITUTE’s website.
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