Funding search · EIN 363913323 · Chicago, IL

The Canning Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

293
grants reported
$30.1M
total given
2022–2025
filing years
$25,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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27 grants matching “date · $16.7M

  • $1.7M

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2025

    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. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of t read all
  • $1.5M

    Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL · 2025

    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. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $399,356

    Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL · 2025

    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. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the read all
  • $3.1M

    Donor Advised Charitable Giving · San Francisco, CA · 2024

    On 06/13/2024, the foundation donated 5 shs of brka with a book value of $511,413 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $2.4M

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2024

    On 06/12/2024, the foundation donated 4 shs of brka with a book value of $409,130 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $727,028

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2024

    On 06/12/2024, the foundation donated 2 shs of brka with a book value of $204,565 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $2.0M

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 11/15/2023, the foundation donated 16,500 shs of sui with a book value of $610,995 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of t read all
  • $630,198

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 08/01/2023, the foundation donated 18,616 shs of opch with a book value of $474,335.68 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date read all
  • $418,437

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 07/06/2023, the foundation donated 651 shs of cabo with a book value of $463,420.86 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of read all
  • $201,308

    Duke University · Durham, NC · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 11,500 shs of pltr with a book value of $31,165 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of t read all
  • $104,529

    Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 5,750 shs of pltr with a book value of $15,582 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $102,178

    Illinois Policy Institute · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 5750 shs of pltr with a book value of $18,745 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the read all
  • $100,683

    Depaul University · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 5,750 shs of pltr with a book value of $15,582 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $100,654

    The Chicago Community Trust · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 5,750 shs of pltr with a book value of $15,582 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $98,578

    Northwest Community Hospital Foundation · Arlington Heights, IL · 2023

    On 12/28/2023, the foundation donated 735 shs of sui with a book value of $27,217 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $98,489

    Paws Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 12/28/2023, the foundation donated 735 shs of sui with a book value of $27,217 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $93,153

    De La Salle Institute · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 5/22/2023, the foundation donated 140 shs of cabo with a book value of $99,660.40 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $93,110

    Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2023

    On 05/22/2023, the foundation donated 140 shs of cabo with a book value of $99660.40 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $84,408

    Youth Services · Glenview, IL · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 4,750 shs of pltr with a book value of $12,892.85 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of read all
  • $948,935

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 11/14/2022, the foundation donated 6,500 shs of tmus with a book value of $106,470 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of t read all
  • $878,515

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 11/14/2022, the foundation donated 12,070 shs of bcc with a book value of $200,603.40 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date o read all
  • $497,730

    Wings Program · Palatine, IL · 2022

    On 06/03/2022, the foundation donated 6,100 shs of bcc with a book value of $101,382 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $93,468

    Harper College Educational Foundation · Palatine, IL · 2022

    On 06/01/2022, the foundation donated 1,200 shs of bcc with a book value of $19,944 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the read all
  • $93,468

    Depaul University · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 06/01/2022, the foundation donated 1,200 shs of bcc with a book value of $19,944 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the read all
  • $93,468

    Better Government Association · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 06/01/2022, the foundation donated 1,200 shs of bcc with a book value of $19,944 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the read all
  • $87,792

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 11/14/2022, the foundation donated 322 shs of mcd with a book value of $0 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contri read all
  • $34,448

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 11/14/2022, the foundation donated 2,896 shs of bcc with a book value of $39,911.89 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of read all

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

  • Northwestern Memorial Foundation8 grants · $7.1M
  • Big Shoulders Fund7 grants · $5.9M
  • Donor Advised Charitable Giving1 grant · $3.1M
  • Northwestern Medicine2 grants · $1.9M
  • Wings Program3 grants · $897,867
  • Northwestern University5 grants · $875,000
  • Duke University3 grants · $511,307
  • Depaul University6 grants · $439,683
  • Young at Heart4 grants · $405,000
  • African Wildlife Foundation2 grants · $400,000

Giving over time

$7.2M
2022
$7.3M
2023
$8.6M
2024
$7.0M
2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 293 grants.

  • $3.1M

    Donor Advised Charitable Giving · San Francisco, CA · 2024

    On 06/13/2024, the foundation donated 5 shs of brka with a book value of $511,413 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $2.4M

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2024

    On 06/12/2024, the foundation donated 4 shs of brka with a book value of $409,130 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $2.0M

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 11/15/2023, the foundation donated 16,500 shs of sui with a book value of $610,995 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of t read all
  • $1.7M

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2025

    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. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of t read all
  • $1.5M

    Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL · 2025

    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. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $1.5M

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $948,935

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 11/14/2022, the foundation donated 6,500 shs of tmus with a book value of $106,470 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of t read all
  • $878,515

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 11/14/2022, the foundation donated 12,070 shs of bcc with a book value of $200,603.40 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date o read all
  • $814,480

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $727,028

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2024

    On 06/12/2024, the foundation donated 2 shs of brka with a book value of $204,565 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $630,198

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 08/01/2023, the foundation donated 18,616 shs of opch with a book value of $474,335.68 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date read all
  • $497,730

    Wings Program · Palatine, IL · 2022

    On 06/03/2022, the foundation donated 6,100 shs of bcc with a book value of $101,382 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $475,644

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $418,437

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 07/06/2023, the foundation donated 651 shs of cabo with a book value of $463,420.86 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of read all
  • $399,356

    Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL · 2025

    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. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the read all
  • $325,000

    Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $250,310

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $250,000

    Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2025

    To further program services of the canning inspire fund

  • $201,308

    Duke University · Durham, NC · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 11,500 shs of pltr with a book value of $31,165 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of t read all
  • $200,137

    Wings Program · Palatine, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $200,000

    Chicago Zoological Society · Brookfield, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $200,000

    Denison University · Granville, OH · 2025

    To further program services

  • $200,000

    Harper College Educational Foundation · Palantine, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $200,000

    Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2025

    To further program services of the biochemistry & molecular genetics fund

  • $200,000

    African Wildlife Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024

    To further program services

  • $200,000

    Youth Services of Glenviewnorthbrook · Glenview, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $200,000

    African Wildlife Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023

    To further program services

  • $200,000

    Wings Program · Palatine, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $199,999

    Duke University · Durnham, NC · 2025

    To further program services

  • $160,000

    Ucan · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $150,000

    Hope Education and Outreach of St Sabina · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $150,000

    Merit School of Music · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $147,500

    Chicago Zoological Society · Brookfield, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $145,000

    Young at Heart · Woodstock, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $145,000

    Young at Heart · Woodstock, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $125,000

    Paws Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $118,532

    Depaul University · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $112,500

    Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $110,000

    Duke University · Durham, NC · 2022

    To further program services

  • $104,529

    Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 5,750 shs of pltr with a book value of $15,582 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $102,178

    Illinois Policy Institute · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 5750 shs of pltr with a book value of $18,745 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the read all
  • $101,422

    Northwest Community Hospital Foundation · Arlington Heights, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $100,683

    Depaul University · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 5,750 shs of pltr with a book value of $15,582 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $100,654

    The Chicago Community Trust · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 5,750 shs of pltr with a book value of $15,582 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $100,172

    Casey'S Safe Haven Holistic Horse Rescue and Sanctuary · Elburn, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Access Living · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation · Alexandria, VA · 2025

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Northwest Community Hospital Foundation · Arlington Heights, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    The Michael J Fox Foundation · Hagerstown, MD · 2025

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Young at Heart · Woodstock, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Youth Services · Glenview, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    De La Salle Institute · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Depaul University · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Illinois Policy Institute · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Smithsonian Institution · Washington, DC · 2024

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Better Government Association · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Hope Education and Outreach of St Sabina · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Leo High School · Oak Lawn, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Accelerate Institute · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Chicago Community Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    De Lasalle Institute · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Des Plaines Friends of the Parks · Des Plaines, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $100,000

    Empower Illinois · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $98,578

    Northwest Community Hospital Foundation · Arlington Heights, IL · 2023

    On 12/28/2023, the foundation donated 735 shs of sui with a book value of $27,217 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $98,489

    Paws Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 12/28/2023, the foundation donated 735 shs of sui with a book value of $27,217 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c read all
  • $97,700

    Harper College Educational Foundation · Palatine, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $93,468

    Better Government Association · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 06/01/2022, the foundation donated 1,200 shs of bcc with a book value of $19,944 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the read all
  • $93,468

    Depaul University · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 06/01/2022, the foundation donated 1,200 shs of bcc with a book value of $19,944 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the read all
  • $93,468

    Harper College Educational Foundation · Palatine, IL · 2022

    On 06/01/2022, the foundation donated 1,200 shs of bcc with a book value of $19,944 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the read all
  • $93,153

    De La Salle Institute · Chicago, IL · 2023

    On 5/22/2023, the foundation donated 140 shs of cabo with a book value of $99,660.40 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $93,110

    Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2023

    On 05/22/2023, the foundation donated 140 shs of cabo with a book value of $99660.40 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of th read all
  • $87,792

    Northwestern Memorial Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    On 11/14/2022, the foundation donated 322 shs of mcd with a book value of $0 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contri read all
  • $86,000

    Leo High School · Oak Lawn, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $85,000

    Ucan · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $84,408

    Youth Services · Glenview, IL · 2023

    On 12/08/2023, the foundation donated 4,750 shs of pltr with a book value of $12,892.85 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of read all
  • $83,000

    Youth Services · Brattlebro, VT · 2022

    To further program services

  • $82,593

    Youth Services Act Now Campaign · Glenview, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $75,000

    Leo High School · Oak Lawn, IL · 2025

    To further program services

  • $75,000

    Accelerate Institute · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $60,000

    Northwest Community Hospital Foundation · Arlington Heights, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $55,000

    Education Foundation of Dg Dist 58 · Downers Grove, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Uwsp Foundation · Stevens Point, WI · 2025

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Hope Education and Outreach of St Sabina · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Leo High School · Oak Lawn, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Shirley Ryan Abilitylab (Formerly Ric) · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    The University of Texas Foundation (Md Anderson Cancer Center) · Houston, TX · 2024

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Uwsp Foundation · Stevens Point, WI · 2024

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Depression and Bipolars Support Alliance · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation · Alexandria, VA · 2023

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Shirley Ryan Abilitylab (Formerly Ric) · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    The Chicago Community Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Uwsp Foundation · Stevens Point, WI · 2023

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Access Living · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Denison University · Granville, OH · 2022

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation · Alexandria, VA · 2022

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    Shirley Ryan Abilitylab (Formerly Ric) · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $50,000

    The Field Museum · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To further program services

  • $45,000

    Let It Be US · Barrington, IL · 2024

    To further program services

  • $41,500

    Denison University · Granville, OH · 2024

    To further program services

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