Funding search · EIN 860977269 · Phoenix, AZ

Canyon Institute

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

154
grants reported
$6.1M
total given
2021–2024
filing years
$3,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20212024. 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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Top recipients

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  • Grand Canyon University6 grants · $1.3M
  • Guidestone Financial Resources4 grants · $800,000
  • Christian Challenge Az3 grants · $330,000
  • Northrise University Initiative3 grants · $275,000
  • Episcopal Relief & Development4 grants · $270,000
  • Missions of Hope International4 grants · $250,000
  • 25 Project4 grants · $244,400
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes3 grants · $240,000
  • Orchard Africa3 grants · $234,000
  • North American Mission Board of the Sbc2 grants · $185,000

Giving over time

$1.5M
2021
$1.5M
2022
$1.5M
2023
$1.6M
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 154 grants.

  • $347,885

    Grand Canyon University · Phoenix, AZ · 2024

    Canyon rising scholarship program and gcu endowed scholarship grant

  • $319,327

    Grand Canyon University · Phoenix, AZ · 2022

    Students inspiring students scholarship program ($150,000) gcu endowed scholarship grant ($169,327)

  • $200,000

    Guidestone Financial Resources · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Mission:dignity ministry - support for retired pastors and widows

  • $200,000

    Guidestone Financial Resources · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Support for retired pastors and widows

  • $200,000

    Guidestone Financial Resources · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Support for retired pastors and widows

  • $200,000

    Guidestone Financial Resources · Dallas, TX · 2021

    Mission:dignity program with preference given to those who reside in arizona and those who served in arizona

  • $177,376

    Grand Canyon University · Phoenix, AZ · 2021

    Gcu endowed scholarships

  • $171,300

    Grand Canyon University · Phoenix, AZ · 2023

    Gcu endowed scholarship grant

  • $170,000

    Grand Canyon University · Phoenix, AZ · 2023

    Students inspiring students scholarship program

  • $150,000

    Grand Canyon University · Phoenix, AZ · 2021

    Students inspiring students (sis) scholarships

  • $118,000

    Christian Challenge Az · Flagstaff, AZ · 2024

    Campus ministry needs

  • $107,000

    Christian Challenge Az · Flagstaff, AZ · 2023

    Campus ministry needs

  • $105,000

    Christian Challenge Az · Tempe, AZ · 2022

    Campus ministry, asu bldg, seminary scholarships

  • $105,000

    Arizona Southern Baptist Convention · Tempe, AZ · 2021

    Christian challenge az ministry & seminary tuition assistance

  • $100,000

    Northrise University Initiative · Scottsdale, AZ · 2024

    One student scholarships

  • $100,000

    Northrise University Initiative · Scottsdale, AZ · 2023

    One student scholarships

  • $100,000

    North American Mission Board of the Sbc · Alpharetta, GA · 2021

    Disaster relief supplies and assistance

  • $85,000

    North American Mission Board of the Sbc · Alpharetta, GA · 2022

    Support for ukraine refugees

  • $80,000

    Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Phoenix, AZ · 2024

    Summer camp & gcu ministries

  • $80,000

    Orchard Africa · Gilbert, AZ · 2024

    Impact centers - ministry and care support

  • $80,000

    Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Phoenix, AZ · 2023

    Summer camp & gcu ministries

  • $80,000

    Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Phoenix, AZ · 2022

    Summer camp & gcu ministries

  • $80,000

    Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Arizona · Phoenix, AZ · 2021

    Camp scholarships, and gcu ministry

  • $80,000

    House of Refuge · Mesa, AZ · 2021

    Home repair and maintenance

  • $77,000

    Orchard Africa · Gilbert, AZ · 2023

    Upgrades to impact centers in north west region and western cape region

  • $77,000

    Orchard Africa · Gilbert, AZ · 2022

    New impact center, mafikeng, south africa

  • $75,000

    25 Project · McKinney, TX · 2022

    Tombo ministry center, sierra leone

  • $75,000

    Northrise University Initiative · Irvine, CA · 2021

    One student scholarships

  • $70,000

    Episcopal Relief & Development · New York, NY · 2024

    Honduras micro-finance

  • $70,000

    Episcopal Relief & Development · New York, NY · 2023

    Honduras micro-finance

  • $70,000

    Missions of Hope International · Phoenix, AZ · 2023

    Computer labs for schools, kenya

  • $70,000

    Arizona Southern Baptist Convention · Phoenix, AZ · 2022

    I-help wash station for the homeless

  • $70,000

    Episcopal Relief & Development · New York, NY · 2022

    Honduras micro-finance

  • $70,000

    Goten · Tulsa, OK · 2022

    Launch international student ministry, phoenix

  • $70,000

    Arizona Southern Baptist Disaster Relief · Scottsdale, AZ · 2021

    Mobile shower and laundry unit

  • $69,400

    25 Project · McKinney, TX · 2024

    Facility improvements and global leadership summit

  • $67,000

    International Mission Board of the Sbc · Richmond, VA · 2022

    Pregnancy center, northern thailand

  • $62,600

    International Mission Board of the Sbc · Richmond, VA · 2024

    Thailand bangkla ministry

  • $60,000

    Filter of Hope · Tuscaloosa, AL · 2024

    Unreached people groups living water program (upg living water program)

  • $60,000

    Missions of Hope International · Phoenix, AZ · 2024

    Computer labs for schools, kenya

  • $60,000

    Missions of Hope International · Phoenix, AZ · 2022

    Science labs in junior high schools, kenya

  • $60,000

    Episcopal Relief & Development · New York, NY · 2021

    Honduran microfinance program

  • $60,000

    Missions of Hope International · Phoenix, AZ · 2021

    Libraries in kenya for underprivileged schools

  • $50,000

    Disciple Nations Alliance · Phoenix, AZ · 2024

    The kingdomizer training program

  • $50,000

    Goten · Phoenix, AZ · 2024

    Empowering refugee youth through education program

  • $50,000

    Heartfire Missions · Scottsdale, AZ · 2024

    Missions support

  • $50,000

    Mercy House Initiative · Paradise Valley, AZ · 2024

    Woman of mercy program

  • $50,000

    The Salvation Army · Phoenix, AZ · 2024

    Emergency family shelter program

  • $50,000

    25 Project · McKinney, TX · 2023

    Upgrades to monkey bush ministry center, sierra leone

  • $50,000

    Heartfire Missions · Scottsdale, AZ · 2023

    Surgical equipment, video whiteboard, video project

  • $50,000

    Mentorkids USA · Scottsdale, AZ · 2023

    After school and summer programs for kids in maryvale

  • $50,000

    Wind River Ministries · Estes Park, CO · 2023

    Scholarships, healing warriors family & couples and healing human trafficking

  • $50,000

    Heartfire Missions · Scottsdale, AZ · 2022

    Training summits, participant scholarships

  • $50,000

    Wind River Ministries · Estes Park, CO · 2022

    Scholarships, healing warriors & couples

  • $50,000

    World Gospel Mission · Peoria, AZ · 2022

    Improvements to peoria, az c3 campus, wifi

  • $50,000

    25 Project · McKinney, TX · 2021

    Tombo ministry center - orphans and vulnerable children in sierra leone

  • $50,000

    Orchardafrica · Gilbert, AZ · 2021

    Orchard:network pastor/church support

  • $50,000

    Phoenix Rescue Mission · Phoenix, AZ · 2021

    Outreach van and other equipment and supplies for hope coach program

  • $50,000

    The Salvation Army · Phoenix, AZ · 2021

    Vbs in phoenix metro and kaiser family center

  • $42,600

    Mercy House Initiative · Paradise Valley, AZ · 2023

    Discipleship and entrepreneurial training for women in zambia

  • $41,000

    Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless · Phoenix, AZ · 2022

    Operation jumpstart, rental/housing assistance

  • $40,000

    International Mission Board of the Sbc · Richmond, VA · 2023

    Missions to sub-sarahan africa (55 in 5 project)

  • $40,000

    Wind River Ministries · Estes Park, CO · 2021

    Scholarships for military/first responders & human trafficking survivors to attend retreats

  • $30,000

    Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless · Phoenix, AZ · 2023

    Operation jumpstart, rental/housing assistance

  • $30,000

    World Gospel Mission · Peoria, AZ · 2023

    Kitchen renovations for vocational training on c3 campus, peoria, az

  • $25,000

    International Students · Colorado Springs, CO · 2021

    Evangelism / discipleship at asu

  • $20,000

    The Navigators (Ua) · Colorado Springs, CO · 2021

    Evangelism at university of az

  • $15,000

    Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless · Phoenix, AZ · 2021

    Rolling sunday school for children and youth

  • $12,500

    Mission Quest · Wheaton, IL · 2023

    Every nation for christ, central america (b and a ministries)

  • $10,000

    Agape Adoption Agency of Az · Phoenix, AZ · 2021

    Outreach and training for foster parents, including media development

  • $10,000

    Glendale Urban Young Life · Phoenix, AZ · 2021

    Youth ministry

  • $3,000

    Abigail Ellis · Riverside, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Alexandra Saveski · Riverside, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Benjamin Doerksen · Azusa, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Camille Beeson · Irvine, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Dakota Dodridge · Riverside, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Daniel Loughboro · Riverside, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Emily Littlefield · Irvine, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Gabriela Griepp · Seattle, WA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Hailey Yorkman · Riverside, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Hannah Gordon · Riverside, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Jae Ha Lee · Riverside, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Jaidyn Wilson · San Diego, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Jonathan Monroe · Riverside, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Katelyn Lyons · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Kendall Hood · Azusa, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Margaret Rowan · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Megan Collard · San Diego, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Nathan Dickinson · San Diego, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Quincy McGinnis · San Diego, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Rachael Purtell · San Diego, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Ryan Monroe · Riverside, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $3,000

    Tatum Lopez · Malibu, CA · 2024

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $2,500

    Abby Odom · Azusa, CA · 2023

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $2,500

    Alexandra Saveski · Riverside, CA · 2023

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $2,500

    Andrew Klingman · Irvine, CA · 2023

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $2,500

    Benjamin Doerksen · Azusa, CA · 2023

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $2,500

    Camille Beeson · Irvine, CA · 2023

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $2,500

    Dakota Dodridge · Riverside, CA · 2023

    Arizona resident scholarship

  • $2,500

    Emily Littlefield · Irvine, CA · 2023

    Arizona resident scholarship

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