Caneel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caneel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $228,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$228,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $214,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $214,000 | 34 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $228,000 | 35 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Caneel Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Caneel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $77,500 |
| California | 8 | $59,500 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $25,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $16,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Medicine Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Enviro Community Living Center | Hungry Heroes Hawaii | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Rochester | For the operational needs of the Schottland Family Branch, specifically for the following: New chairs for group exercise programs, new play structure for Child Watch program, & improvements to audio receivers in studios | $25,000 |
| Center for Youth Services Inc | Community Schools Coalition of Monroe County | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Day School | Breakthrough SF | $15,000 |
| Athletes for Hope | Charitable Event | $14,000 |
| Ranney School | Welcome Center | $10,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | NCS Purple and Gold Fund | $10,000 |
| Mid Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association | Special Hockey Atlantic District | $9,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Associat | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| R Community Bikes Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rochester General College of Health Careers | General Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| The Bay School of San Francisco | Continuation of professional education programs for The Bay School faculty | $5,000 |
| The Bay School of San Francisco | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University at Buffalo Foundation Inc | The Tracey I. Wheeler Scholarship Scholarship Fund | $4,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Day School | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| Pelotonia | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| N Y Police and Fire Widows & Childrens Benefit Fun | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Girls Helping Girls Period | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Honor Flight Rochester Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Partners in Hearing Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Penfield Pop Warner Football Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Olympic Club Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chris Babcock Art Prep | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Delphi Drug & Alcohol Council Inc | Charitable Event | $500 |
| Vision to Learn | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Bruning
- John H Bruning
- Richard Bruning
- John Dent
- Lane Dent
- Susan Miller
- Robert H Sanders
- John Hyatt Sanders II
Questions people ask
Does Caneel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caneel Family Foundation give?
$228,000 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Caneel Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Bruning (VP, Dir), John H Bruning (Dir, Pres), Richard Bruning (Dir) and John Dent (Sec) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Caneel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.