Canda Foundation

EIN 84-3046310 Β· DC Β· NTEE P20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in DC, MA, MD +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Canda Foundation based in DC paid 15 grants totaling $11K to 15 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $2K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included National Links Trust, Gold Star Spouses of the United States, and Island Housing Trust. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$200,057
Giving (latest yr)
$11,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$500
Recipients
15
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • National Links Trust$2,000
  • Gold Star Spouses of the United States$1,000
  • Island Housing Trust$1,000
  • Pension Rights Center$1,000
  • Waynesboro Family YMCA$1,000

Where grants went

  • District of Columbia$4,500 Β· 5 grants
  • Massachusetts$1,500 Β· 2 grants
  • Maryland$1,500 Β· 3 grants
  • Delaware$1,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Virginia$1,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Tennessee$500 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

National Links Trust
Washington, DC
Municipal Golf
$2,000
Island Housing Trust
West Tisbury, MA
Affordable Housing
$1,000
Pension Rights Center
Washington, DC
Pension Reform
$1,000
Gold Star Spouses of the United States
Lewes, DE
501 c3 supporting spouses
$1,000
Waynesboro Family YMCA
Waynesboro, VA
Educational
$1,000
Comfort Cases
Gaithersburg, MD
Support women
$500
Lafayette HSA
Washington, DC
School HSA
$500
I Support Girls
Wheaton, MD
Support women
$500
Mongomery Housing Partnership
Silver Spring, MD
Housing
$500
Clayborn Temple
Memphis, TN
Religious
$500
Cure Epilepsy
Chicago, IL
Healthcare
$500
Natl Immigration Law Ctr
Los Angeles, CA
Law
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Canda Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Canda Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 8 states.

In its most recent filing, Canda Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $11K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $2K (median $500).

Recent recipients include National Links Trust, Gold Star Spouses of the United States, Island Housing Trust, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Canda Foundation is a private foundation based in District of Columbia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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