Grants paid in 2025
49 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL | On 02/28/2025, the foundation donated 12,850 shs of sui with a book value of $350,465 to help further the organization's program services.… | $1.7M |
| Northwestern MedicineChicago, IL | On 12/30/2025, the foundation donated 2 shs of brka with a book value of $208,661 to help further the organization's program services. valu… | $1.5M |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, IL | To further program services | $476K |
| Northwestern MedicineChicago, IL | On 02/28/2025, the foundation donated 2,950 shs of sui with a book value of $80,457 to help further the organization's program services. va… | $399K |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | To further program services of the canning inspire fund | $250K |
| Chicago Zoological SocietyBrookfield, IL | To further program services | $200K |
| Denison UniversityGranville, OH | To further program services | $200K |
| Harper College Educational FoundationPalantine, IL | To further program services | $200K |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | To further program services of the biochemistry & molecular genetics fund | $200K |
| Duke UniversityDurnham, NC | To further program services | $200K |
| Hope Education and Outreach of St SabinaChicago, IL | To further program services | $150K |
| Merit School of MusicChicago, IL | To further program services | $150K |
| Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL | To further program services | $113K |
| Casey's Safe Haven Holistic Horse Rescue and SanctuaryElburn, IL | To further program services | $100K |
| Access LivingChicago, IL | To further program services | $100K |
| Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VA | To further program services | $100K |
| Northwest Community Hospital FoundationArlington Heights, IL | To further program services | $100K |
| The Michael J Fox FoundationHagerstown, MD | To further program services | $100K |
| Young at HeartWoodstock, IL | To further program services | $100K |
| Youth ServicesGlenview, IL | To further program services | $100K |
| Leo High SchoolOak Lawn, IL | To further program services | $75K |
| Uwsp Foundation IncStevens Point, WI | To further program services | $50K |
| Paws ChicagoChicago, IL | To further program services | $25K |
| Equine GuardiansGrayscale, IL | To further program services | $25K |
| Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption AllianceChicago, IL | To further program services | $25K |
| Lutheran Church CharitiesNorthbrook, IL | To further program services | $25K |
| Nourish Fka Orphan NetworkVirginia Beach, VA | To further program services | $25K |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High SchoolChicago, IL | To further program services | $25K |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature MuseumChicago, IL | To further program services | $25K |
| BraveheartsHarvard, IL | To further program services | $20K |
| Catholic ExtensionChicago, IL | To further program services | $20K |
| St Francis de Sales High SchoolChicago, IL | To further program services | $20K |
| Warrior Dog FoundationDallas, TX | To further program services | $20K |
| Depaul UniversityChicago, IL | To further program services | $15K |
| The Children's Advocacy CenterHoffman Estates, IL | To further program services | $15K |
| Brother Rice High SchoolChicago, IL | To further program services | $10K |
| Golden Apple FoundationChicago, IL | To further program services | $10K |
| Navy Pier IncChicago, IL | To further program services | $10K |
| On Angels' Wings Pet RescueCrystal Lake, IL | To further program services | $10K |
| Reading Power IncLake Bluff, IL | To further program services | $10K |
| St Symphorosa SchoolChicago, IL | To further program services | $10K |
| Bridgeport Catholic AcademyChicago, IL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Schaumburg Hoffman Estates Charitable Foundation IncSchaumburg, IL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce FoundationChicago, IL | To further program services | $3,000 |
| Special Children's CharitiesChicago, IL | To further program services | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee, WI | To further program services | $2,500 |
| Holy Angels Catholic SchoolChicago, IL | To further program services | $2,000 |
| 100 Club of IllinoisChicago, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
By state: Illinois 41 · Ohio 1 · North Carolina 1 · Virginia 2 · Maryland 1 · Wisconsin 2
About this foundation
Canning Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of John a Canning Jr, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Canning Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Canning Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $7.0M across 49 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Canning Foundation give?
Illinois (41 grants), Ohio (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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