Foundations that fund organizations in South Canaan, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for South Canaan nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $1.2M to South Canaan organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to South Canaan around $100K. 0 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to South Canaan
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $100K
- Based in PA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to South Canaan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $920K | $920K | Yes | Pathways for tomorrow initiative |
| Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $110K | $110K | Preselected only | General support |
| 2819 Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation | Moorpark, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Contribution provided |
| Orthodox Vision Foundation | LA Canada Flintridge, CA | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | Educational |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in South Canaan, Pennsylvania?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation, 2819 Inc, Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation, Orthodox Vision Foundation reported grants to South Canaan organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in South Canaan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.