Private foundation · EIN 82-3782788 · Flowood, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cannon Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $88K total, median $3,400. 50% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$88K
Median grant
$3,400
Stays in MS
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Msu FoundationMississippi State, MSProvide scholarships$60K
Project 25McKinney, TXHealing orphan children$5,000
Scottish Rite HospitalDallas, TXProvide quality care to children$4,000
Nra FoundationFairfax, VADefend the right to bear arms$3,800
National Right to WorkSpringfield, VAEliminating unionism abuses$3,800
Gateway RescueJackson, MSFood & clothing for homeless$3,000
American Cancer SocietyJackson, MSFor eliminating cancer$2,200
American Heart AssocJackson, MSEliminating heart disease$2,200
Msu Foundation - BandMississippi State, MSProvide scholarships$2,000
Oak Mountain Highschool Band BoosteBirmingham, ALBuy band equipment$2,000

By state: Mississippi 5 · Texas 2 · Virginia 2 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Cannon Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Flowood, Mississippi, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Cannon Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Cannon Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $88K across 10 grants, a median of $3,400.

Where does Cannon Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Mississippi (5 grants), Texas (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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