The Cannon Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Cannon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Concord, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.3 million in 218 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.3 million
- Number of grants218
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$352 million
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14.5 million the year before.
87% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11.1 million | 189 | $273 million |
| 2023 | $14.5 million | 182 | $329 million |
| 2024 | $13.3 million | 218 | $352 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Suzanne Philemon Executive Director PO Box 548, Concord, NC 28026 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 786-8216 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See http://cannonfoundation.org/apply/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cannon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 211 | $14.1 million |
| South Carolina | 2 | $175,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $150,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $80,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $500,000 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Young Men's Christian Association | New harrisburg YMCA, kannapolis branch aquatics center renovation | $400,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Tar River Region Inc | Project dream | $350,000 |
| Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County | Kannapolis dental expansion | $300,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $250,000 |
| Carolina Seniorcare | Accessibility to healthcare for low-income seniors | $212,433 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Blue Ridge Assembly | Phase one - cabin village construction | $200,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $166,667 |
| First Presbyterian Church | The parvin project | $150,000 |
| Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity Inc | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $150,000 |
| Free Will Baptist Children's Home Inc | Thrive independent living housing project | $150,000 |
| Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley | New building project | $150,000 |
| Haywood Street Congregation | Haywood street respite expansion | $150,000 |
| Least of These Carolinas Inc | Lotc headquarters building | $150,000 |
| Mars Hill University | Student center | $150,000 |
| Natural Science Center of Greensboro Inc | Expedition rainforest: the greensboro biodome | $150,000 |
| North Carolina Baptist Men | Hurricane helene rebuild | $150,000 |
| Open Door Community Center | Women's shelter expansion project | $150,000 |
| Peacehaven Farm Inc | Community center | $150,000 |
| Presbyterian College | Reynolds center renovation | $150,000 |
| Robeson County Committee on Domestic Violence | Sfvc shelter | $150,000 |
| Rowan Helping Ministries | To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization | $150,000 |
| Swain County NC | Marianna black library expansion and renovation | $150,000 |
| The Western Youth Network Inc | Building brighter futures | $150,000 |
| Town of Jonesville | Jonesville public library new build | $150,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | Kittredge renovation project (hvac) | $150,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina | Capital project | $150,000 |
| YWCA of Asheville and Western North Carolina Inc | Asheville tmca facility resilience and repairs | $150,000 |
| Family Service of the Piedmont Inc | Service centers and shelters renovation project | $125,000 |
| Southwestern Community College Foundation Inc | Dental simulation equipment for new dental hygiene program | $125,000 |
| Beach Food Pantry Inc | Pantry expansion | $110,000 |
| North Carolina Textile Foundation Inc | The weaving lab: picanol ultimax rapier weaving machine | $110,000 |
| Rocky Mount Family YMCA | Harrison family YMCA hvac unit 7 and playground installation | $109,790 |
| Access Dental Care | Expansion project | $100,000 |
| Benevolence Farm | Tiny home community for formerly incarcerated women | $100,000 |
| Bertie County YMCA Inc | Revitalization of the bertie county YMCA | $100,000 |
| Cannon School Inc | Facilities maintenance hvac upgrade | $100,000 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | Expansion of education and support initiatives | $100,000 |
| Chatham Outreach Alliance Inc | Cora choice pantry expansion | $100,000 |
| Christian Recovery Centers Inc | Education building uplift for new regional location | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William C Cannon Jr
- Edward K Prewitt Jr
- William M Connolly
- George W Liles Jr
- Eugene W Cochrane Jr
- Winslow H Galloway
- Janet Ward Black
- Elizabeth L Quick
- Brittian L Leatherman
- Dan L Gray
- William S Fisher
- Thomas M Grady
- Suzanne Philemon
Questions people ask
Does The Cannon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See http://cannonfoundation.org/apply/.
How much does The Cannon Foundation Inc give?
$13.3 million in tax year 2024, across 218 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Cannon Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William C Cannon Jr (Director/President), Edward K Prewitt Jr (Director/Vice President), William M Connolly (Director/Treasurer) and George W Liles Jr (Director/Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Cannon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.