Funding search · EIN 363913323 · Chicago, IL

The Canning Foundation

Name: The Canning Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

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 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

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Top recipients

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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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 of the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 of the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 contribution. less
$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 allOn 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 the contribution. less
$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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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.