The Canary Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4005475 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$10.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyu Langone Health | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Dia Art Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $230,168 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Limitless Horizons | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear | Boston, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Peconc Land Trust | Southampton, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Maine Historical Society | Portland, ME | General support | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyu Langone Health | New York, NY | General support | $2,500,000 |
| Dia Art Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $2,200,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Limitless Horizons | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Southampton, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | New York, NY | Geneal support | $100,000 |
| Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,330,168 | 19 |
| 2024 | $857,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $826,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349100744
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4005475
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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