The Grenfell Association of America
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 13-6083942 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$945K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$17,622
Total assets$20M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,343 and $29,371.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PAUL CANNING |
|---|---|
| Address | BOX 75 430 TOPSAIL ROAD, ST JOHNS CA |
| Phone | 7097456162 |
| IGA@NFLD.NET | |
| Form and materials | APPLY ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.GRANTINTERFACE.CA/HOME/LOGON?URLKEY=IGAGRANTS |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1ST FOR LABRADOR GRENFELL ZONE (HEALTH CARE BOARD); NOVEMBER 1ST FOR ALL OTHER APPLICANTS |
| Restrictions | GRENFELL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, THROUGH IGA AS ITS AGENT, AWARDS GRANTS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY WELLNESS, RESEARCH AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS IN THE REGION FORMERLY SERVED BY THE SIR WILFRED A. GRENFELL MISSION IN THE CANADIAN PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR. THE REGION INCLUDES COASTAL LABRADOR AND PART OF THE GREAT NORTHERN PENINSULA OF NEWFOUNDLAND. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Harbour Assisted Living Corporation | Marys Harbour, CA | Attic system replacement | $73,426 |
| Battle Harbour Historic Trust | Marys Harbour, CA | Staff housing restoration | $73,426 |
| Town of Forteau | Forteau, CA | Multi-Purpose community centre | $73,426 |
| Labrador Grenfell Health | Labrador City, CA | Student health interns | $55,126 |
| St Anthony Port Authority | St Anthony, CA | Marina development | $44,056 |
| International Grenfell Association | St Johns, CA | Iga bursary program - 2024 | $43,371 |
| Labrador Grenfell Health | Labrador City, CA | Labquest | $38,843 |
| Charles J Andrew Youth Treatment Centre | North West River, CA | Vehicle purchase | $34,140 |
| Amaruk Golf Club | Happy Valleygoose Bay, CA | Lighted trail system | $33,353 |
| Southern Labrador Development Association | Lanse Au Loup, CA | Senior services outreach program | $33,042 |
| Labrador Hunting and Fishing Association Inc | Happy Valleygoose Bay, CA | Terrington basin marina - phase 4 | $29,371 |
| The Rooms-Provincial Archives | St Johns, CA | Archival description and enhanced access project | $29,371 |
| First Step | St Luaniregriquet, CA | Medical travel assistance | $25,699 |
| Town of West St Modeste | West Modeste, CA | Harbourfront improvements | $22,256 |
| St Anthony Basin Resources Inc | St Anthony, CA | Iceberg trail | $21,294 |
| Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm | Roddicktonbide Arm, CA | Increasing visibility and safety - trail signage and improvements | $20,192 |
| Canadian Cancer Society | St Johns, CA | Medical travel assistance | $18,357 |
| Canadian Cancer Society | St Johns, CA | Furniture for daffodil place | $18,357 |
| Hope Air | Toronto, CA | Medical travel assistance | $18,357 |
| St Lunaire-Griquet Fire Department | St Luniaregriquet, CA | Equipment | $18,357 |
| Town of Raleigh (Fire Department) | Raleigh, CA | Ppe and scba's | $17,622 |
| Town of St Lunaire-Griquet | St Lunairegriquet, CA | Playground upgrades | $17,622 |
| Town of Raleigh | Raleigh, CA | Playground equipment | $16,888 |
| Labrador Grenfell Health | Labrador City, CA | Student travel assistance | $14,685 |
| Mount Nascopi Ski Club | Forteau, CA | Upper and lower trail upgrade | $14,685 |
| St Anthony Recreation Advisory Committee | St Anthony, CA | Park equipment | $14,685 |
| Ulm Minor Baseball Corporation | Happy Valleygoose Bay, CA | Minor baseball growth and expansion - equipment purchase | $14,685 |
| Aurora Nordic Ski Club | St Anthony, CA | Snowmobile for trail maintenenace | $13,959 |
| Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club | Happy Valleygoose Bay, CA | Solar lighting | $11,528 |
| Sivunivut Inuit Community Corporation | Northwest River, CA | Winter support for seniors | $10,581 |
| Port Hope Simpson Fire Department | Port Hope Simpson, CA | Firewall and ppe lockers | $10,280 |
| Wonderbolt | St Johns, CA | Youth program in nain and happy valley-goose bay | $7,425 |
| Southern Labrador Development Association | Lanse Au Loup, CA | Visitor greeting and information project | $7,343 |
| Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm | Roddicktonbide Arm, CA | Food security | $7,343 |
| Labrador Creative Arts Festival | Happy Valleygoose Bay, CA | 49Th lcaf festival - relection | $7,195 |
| Roots of Empathy | Paradise, CA | Building empathy in northern schools - student training program | $7,122 |
| Charlottetown Volunteer Fire Department | Charlottetown, CA | Increasing safety of firefighters - equipment purchase | $5,140 |
| St Barbe Volunteer Fire Department | Black Duck Cove, CA | Scba and bunker suits | $5,140 |
| Northern Blades Figure Skating Club | St Anthony, CA | Seminar and trained coaching/year end ice show | $4,455 |
| Filipino Association of Goose Bay | Happy Valleygoose Bay, CA | Christmas village festival | $4,317 |
| 774 Parent Sponsor Committee | St Anthony, CA | Equipment purchase | $3,671 |
| Town of Main Brook | Main Brook, CA | Dr. grenfell historical rest area | $2,937 |
| Straits Arena Association | St Barbe, CA | Kitchen upgrade | $2,203 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of St Anthony | St Anthony, | Contruction of new fire hall | $139,000 |
| First Step | St Luaniregriquet, | Medical travel assistance | $24,325 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $945,331 | 45 |
| 2023 | $929,824 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349101483
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6083942
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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