Canfield Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Canfield Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.4 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $992,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$992,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.2 million the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $3.3 million | 3 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 3 | $9.5 million |
| 2025 | $4.4 million | 6 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
Canfield 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 Canfield Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $4.0 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $200,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough | Best use | $1.1 million |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Best use | $1.0 million |
| Waterloo Greenway | Best use | $1.0 million |
| University of Texas | Best use | $984,000 |
| Miami University | Best use | $200,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Best use | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Canfield
Questions people ask
Does Canfield Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Canfield Family Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $992,000.
Who runs Canfield Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip Canfield (Trustee).
What does Canfield Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.