Private foundation · EIN 94-3290521 · Woodland Hills, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cantus Foundation

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: 4 grants paid, $91K total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$91K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Caspar Community CenterCaspar, CACommunity center support$30K
Mendocino Land TrustFort Bragg, CAOpen space acquisition$30K
Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CAEnvironmental support$30K
Eileen Hawthorne FundFort Bragg, CASupport for stray/homeless animals$1,000

About this foundation

Cantus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodland Hills, California, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Cantus Foundation 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 Cantus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $91K across 4 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Cantus Foundation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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