The Canary Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Canary Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $857,500 the year before.
27% 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 | $826,500 | 15 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $857,500 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 11 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
The Canary Charitable 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 The Canary Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $1.1 million |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Health | General support | $500,000 |
| Dia Art Foundation | General support | $230,168 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Limitless Horizons | General support | $100,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear | General support | $100,000 |
| Peconc Land Trust | General support | $100,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | General support | $100,000 |
| Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | General support | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $15,000 |
| Maine Historical Society | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles de Gunzburg
- David A Stein
- Nathalie de Gunzburg
- Leonard M Nelson
- Kenneth N Musen
- Lee Cornell
Questions people ask
Does The Canary Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Canary Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Canary Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles de Gunzburg (Pres/Chair), David A Stein (Dir), Nathalie de Gunzburg (Dir) and Leonard M Nelson (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Canary Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.