The Canda Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 88-6176061 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Depaul Society | St Louis, MO | Rapid rehousing pilot program | $100,000 |
| Incarnate Word Church | Chesterfield, MO | Parish school and community engagement | $75,000 |
| Animal House Cat Rescue | St Louis, MO | General support | $60,000 |
| Ranken Jordan Hospital | Maryland Heights, MO | Optimization zone | $50,000 |
| Marygrove Child Center | Florissant, MO | Therapeutic residential program | $50,000 |
| Good Shepard Family Services | St Louis, MO | Maternity shelter and transitional living program | $50,000 |
| Duo Dogs Inc | St Louis, MO | General support | $50,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Postsecondary education aid to community residents with financial needs | $50,000 |
| St Louis Counseling Center | St Louis, MO | School partnership program assisting K-12 students who need therapy | $40,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital | St Louis, MO | Hand camp | $36,000 |
| Queen of Peace Center | St Louis, MO | Nurturing networks | $35,000 |
| Epworth Children Family Services | Webster Groves, MO | Crisis & outreach services to at-risk children | $30,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | St Louis, MO | Ending the cycle of animal abuse and pet overpopulation | $25,000 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Church | St Louis, MO | Emergency building maintenance | $25,000 |
| Mercy Conference Retreat Center | St Louis, MO | Spiritual retreat center | $25,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($385,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,086,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $716,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531059349100543
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6176061
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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