The Cantus Foundation
Invitation OnlyWoodland Hills, California · EIN 94-3290521 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$91K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $30,000.
From the return
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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspar Community Center | Caspar, CA | Community center support | $30,000 |
| Mendocino Land Trust | Fort Bragg, CA | Open space acquisition | $30,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | Environmental support | $30,000 |
| Eileen Hawthorne Fund | Fort Bragg, CA | Support for stray/homeless animals | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $99,360 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531409349100113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3290521
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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