The Canning Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3913323 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$7M
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$40.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $112,500.
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
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | On 02/28/2025, the foundation donated 12,850 shs of sui with a book value of $350,465 to help further the organization's program services.… | $1,739,569 |
| Northwestern Medicine | Chicago, IL | On 12/30/2025, the foundation donated 2 shs of brka with a book value of $208,661 to help further the organization's program services.… | $1,506,440 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $475,644 |
| Northwestern Medicine | Chicago, IL | On 02/28/2025, the foundation donated 2,950 shs of sui with a book value of $80,457 to help further the organization's program services.… | $399,356 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To further program services of the canning inspire fund | $250,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | To further program services | $200,000 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | To further program services | $200,000 |
| Harper College Educational Foundation | Palantine, IL | To further program services | $200,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To further program services of the biochemistry & molecular genetics fund | $200,000 |
| Duke University | Durnham, NC | To further program services | $199,999 |
| Hope Education and Outreach of St Sabina | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $150,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $150,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $112,500 |
| Casey's Safe Haven Holistic Horse Rescue and Sanctuary | Elburn, IL | To further program services | $100,172 |
| Access Living | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $100,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | To further program services | $100,000 |
| Northwest Community Hospital Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | To further program services | $100,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | To further program services | $100,000 |
| Young at Heart | Woodstock, IL | To further program services | $100,000 |
| Youth Services | Glenview, IL | To further program services | $100,000 |
| Leo High School | Oak Lawn, IL | To further program services | $75,000 |
| Uwsp Foundation Inc | Stevens Point, WI | To further program services | $50,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $25,400 |
| Equine Guardians | Grayscale, IL | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Church Charities | Northbrook, IL | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Nourish Fka Orphan Network | Virginia Beach, VA | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Bravehearts | Harvard, IL | To further program services | $20,000 |
| Catholic Extension | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $20,000 |
| St Francis de Sales High School | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $20,000 |
| Warrior Dog Foundation | Dallas, TX | To further program services | $20,000 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $15,000 |
| The Children's Advocacy Center | Hoffman Estates, IL | To further program services | $15,000 |
| Brother Rice High School | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Navy Pier Inc | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $10,000 |
| On Angels' Wings Pet Rescue | Crystal Lake, IL | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | Lake Bluff, IL | To further program services | $10,000 |
| St Symphorosa School | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Bridgeport Catholic Academy | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Schaumburg Hoffman Estates Charitable Foundation Inc | Schaumburg, IL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $3,000 |
| Special Children's Charities | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | To further program services | $2,500 |
| Holy Angels Catholic School | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $2,000 |
| 100 Club of Illinois | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,980,580 | 49 |
| 2024 | $8,627,571 | 65 |
| 2023 | $7,326,939 | 90 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102357
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3913323
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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