Canyon Institute

EIN 86-0977269 Β· AZ Β· NTEE B43

Typical grant ~$3K Funds in AZ, TX, NY +5
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Canyon Institute based in AZ paid 39 grants totaling $1.6M to 39 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.3K to $347.9K, with a median of $3K. Its largest recipients included GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, and CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE AZ. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$41,605,896
Giving (latest yr)
$1,565,205
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
39
Median grant
$3K
Recipients
39
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
11
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Grand Canyon University$347,885
  • Guidestone Financial Resources$200,000
  • Christian Challenge AZ$118,000
  • Northrise University Initiative$100,000
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes$80,000

Where grants went

  • Arizona$1,035,885 Β· 11 grants
  • Texas$269,400 Β· 2 grants
  • New York$70,000 Β· 1 grant
  • California$63,000 Β· 21 grants
  • Virginia$62,600 Β· 1 grant
  • Alabama$60,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (39)

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
Canyon Rising Scholarship Program and Gcu Endowed Scholarship Grant
$347,885
Guidestone Financial Resources
Dallas, TX
Mission:dignity Ministry - Support for Retired Pastors and Widows
$200,000
Christian Challenge AZ
Flagstaff, AZ
Campus Ministry Needs
$118,000
Northrise University Initiative
Scottsdale, AZ
One Student Scholarships
$100,000
Orchard Africa
Gilbert, AZ
Impact Centers - Ministry and Care Support
$80,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Phoenix, AZ
Summer Camp & Gcu Ministries
$80,000
Episcopal Relief & Development
New York, NY
Honduras Micro-finance
$70,000
25 Project Inc
Mckinney, TX
Facility Improvements and Global Leadership Summit
$69,400
International Mission Board of the Sbc
Richmond, VA
Thailand Bangkla Ministry
$62,600
Filter of Hope Inc
Tuscaloosa, AL
Unreached People Groups Living Water Program (Upg Living Water Program)
$60,000
Missions of Hope International
Phoenix, AZ
Computer Labs for Schools, Kenya
$60,000
Disciple Nations Alliance
Phoenix, AZ
The Kingdomizer Training Program
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Canyon Institute's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

Canyon Institute is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 8 states.

In its most recent filing, Canyon Institute reported 39 itemized grants totaling $1.6M. Individual grants ranged from $1.3K to $347.9K (median $3K).

Recent recipients include GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE AZ, among 39 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Canyon Institute is a private foundation based in Arizona, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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