Mildred L Cannon Trust
Accepts applications
Mildred L Cannon Trust is a private foundation in Vernon, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $34,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$34,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $38,000 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $34,500 | 9 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kevin McCann 45 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 646-1974 |
| What to submit | Letter explaining need and how charity satisfies trust distribution criteria. |
| Restrictions | Distributions are made to charities chosen by the trustee. |
What Mildred L Cannon Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $29,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suffield Community Aid | Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease | $10,000 |
| Women's Health Research at Yale | Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease | $10,000 |
| Malta House of Care | Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease | $5,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang | Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease | $2,500 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand | Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute & The Jimmy Fund | Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease | $1,000 |
| Heart Brothers Foundation | Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of CT | Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin McCann
Questions people ask
Does Mildred L Cannon Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mildred L Cannon Trust give?
$34,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Mildred L Cannon Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin McCann (Trustee).
What does Mildred L Cannon Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.