AI Summary
The Cantus Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $91K across 18 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Mendocino Land Trust
Fort Bragg, CA
$332.2K
24%
SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE
San Francisco, CA
$254K
18%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY
UKIAH, CA
$56.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CANTUS FOUNDATION?
No. THE CANTUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CANTUS FOUNDATION give?
THE CANTUS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and New York. 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 CANTUS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CANTUS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CANTUS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CANTUS FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $91 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CANTUS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CANTUS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Mendocino Land Trust, SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE, and COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CANTUS FOUNDATION?
THE CANTUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.