Cannupa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cannupa Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $233,024 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$233,024
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $201,913 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175,791 | 20 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $201,913 | 14 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $233,024 | 14 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Cannupa 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 Cannupa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $115,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $56,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $31,924 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | Dave Mawhinney Founders First Legacy Fund | $100,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper Inc | Partnership Program | $25,000 |
| Southport Congregational Church | Religious Pension Plan Reserve | $25,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc | Baptist Health Center for Innovation, Baptist Health Orthopedic Care Research Institute, and Miami Neuroscience Center for Spine Care | $20,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Tepper School of Business | $15,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pequot Library Association | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Miami Waterkeeper Fund | $4,428 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. | $2,110 |
| Set Sail Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Food Rescue US - South Florida | $261 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Young Professionals Council Making a Difference | $125 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris Levinson
- Cory Levinson
- Ellen Levinson
- John C Levinson
- Jennifer Moffett
Questions people ask
Does Cannupa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cannupa Foundation give?
$233,024 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Cannupa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chris Levinson (VP, Dir), Cory Levinson (VP, Dir), Ellen Levinson (Dir, VP) and John C Levinson (Pres, Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cannupa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.