Walter G Canipe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter G Canipe Foundation is a private foundation in Smyrna, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $191,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $22,000. 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$191,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $180,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $180,000 | 41 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $191,000 | 40 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Walter G Canipe 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 Walter G Canipe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 21 | $120,167 |
| California | 11 | $28,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $22,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,833 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Military School Annual | Catholic education/faith/service | $22,000 |
| Theatrical Outfit | Capital improvement/productions | $17,500 |
| St James Catholic Church | Christian missons & ministries | $16,834 |
| Duke University | Research/teaching/patient care | $12,500 |
| Savannah Music Festival | Children's free music programs | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospi | Support operations children care | $10,000 |
| Uga Foundation | Law school programs | $9,000 |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic | Christian ministries, services & out | $6,000 |
| Palma School | Chrisitan school teaching & learning | $5,000 |
| Wake Forest College Fund | Student/faculty programs | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Program to support fallen veterans | $4,833 |
| Alliance Theatre | Productions/community activities | $4,000 |
| Dorothys Place | Food & shelter for homeless | $4,000 |
| Monterey County Food Bank | Emergency food for residents | $4,000 |
| St Benedict Episcopal Church | Missions/ministry programs/tutoring | $4,000 |
| Georgia Public Broadcasting | Production of educational television | $3,833 |
| Duke Divinity School | For teaching, research & services | $3,500 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | Orchestra programming & outreach | $3,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Fo | Support for children's hospital | $3,000 |
| Cumberland College | Community outreach/teaching | $3,000 |
| Friends of Maos | Supporting special programs at high | $3,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Ballet | Dance education for youth | $3,000 |
| NPR National Public Radio | Operating support for news outlet | $3,000 |
| St Benedict Episcopal School | Capital campaign | $3,000 |
| Dads Garage | Improvisation theatre/education fund | $2,500 |
| Georgia Center for Children | Prevention/therapy abused children | $2,500 |
| The Summit Counseling Center Inc | Counseling & mealth health services | $2,500 |
| William Breman Jewish Museum | Support of educational programs | $2,500 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | Youth outdoor conservation/education | $2,000 |
| Emmaus House | Rent assistance/food distribution | $2,000 |
| Holy Comforter Episcopal Church | Christian mission and ministry progr | $2,000 |
| Natividad Foundation | Needy patients of nativad hospital | $2,000 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital FN | Projects & community programs | $2,000 |
| The Lovett School | 50th class reunion endowment fund | $2,000 |
| Foundation Monterey Free Libraries | Literacy services | $1,000 |
| Path to Shine | Elementary school mentoring programs | $1,000 |
| Pfeiffer University | Remote learning/undergraduate | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation | Programming for chapman family ctr | $1,000 |
| Rancho Cielo | Educational & youth program funding | $1,000 |
| Washington Union Educational Founda | Art/music/tech education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Kent Canipe
- Anne Canipe
- Virginia Canipe Swan
- Jane Canipe Rooks
- Brian Rooks
- Matthew Rooks
Questions people ask
Does Walter G Canipe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter G Canipe Foundation give?
$191,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Walter G Canipe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists W Kent Canipe (Pres-Treas), Anne Canipe (Director), Virginia Canipe Swan (Director) and Jane Canipe Rooks (V Pres-Sec) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Walter G Canipe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.