Canterbury Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Canterbury Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $716,372 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$716,372
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$10.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $716,372 | 41 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
Canterbury 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 Canterbury Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 31 | $614,372 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Methodist Hospital | In honor of cynthia & don stevenson center for rna therapeutics fund | $225,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | General pledge | $56,377 |
| Covenant House Texas | General fund | $50,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc | General fund supported by houston eot | $50,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | General fund | $41,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Small steps wine classic | $25,000 |
| Spring Spirit Inc | Spring spirit breakfast | $25,000 |
| The Work Faith Connection | General fund | $25,000 |
| MHS Booster Club | General fund | $24,000 |
| Youth Development Center | 2024 ydc roast and toast | $22,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | 65 roses golf classic special friend sponsor | $20,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Mosdot chinuch utarbut brit tnuah kibbutzit | $15,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Buffalo bayou partnership gala - belonging on the bayou | $10,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundations | Faith & medicine luncheon - hope | $10,000 |
| Lemonade Day | Lemonade day houston program grant | $10,000 |
| Main Street Ministries Houston | Msm new beginnings breakfast | $10,000 |
| Patriot Legacy Fund Inc | Patriot legacy fund sponsor | $10,000 |
| Young Life | Tx50 west houston | $7,000 |
| Jimmy Pappas Memorial Shoot | Gold sponsor | $6,000 |
| St Monica Food Pantry | Golf tournament donation | $6,000 |
| Christ Hope | General fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hunters Creek Elementary PTA | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| J Give-Friends of Keren Asor Fund USA Inc | Support of the children of october 7th | $5,000 |
| Onegoal | One goal pathways of promise luncheon | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $5,000 |
| Texas Childrens Cancer & Hematology Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Texas State Historical Association | Tsha gala sponsor | $5,000 |
| The Broach Foundation | In memory of chris wylie | $5,000 |
| Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation | Ucisd moving forward foundation | $5,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | Hlsr lamb and goat auction | $3,500 |
| Carry the Load | Carry the load - reed warriors | $2,500 |
| SBMS PTA | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General fund | $2,500 |
| Brothers of Life | Genreal fund | $2,000 |
| Society of Petroleum Engineers | General fund | $2,000 |
| Memorial Village Police Foundation | Birdies fore blues iv sponsor | $1,500 |
| The Aggieland Yearbook 2024 | Yearbook sponsor | $995 |
| Amigos de Las Americas Houston Chapter | General fund | $500 |
| Easter Seals | Walk with me houston 2024 | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Embry Canterbury
- Robyn Leo Canterbury
- Joe F Canterbury III
Questions people ask
Does Canterbury Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Canterbury Family Foundation give?
$716,372 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Canterbury Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick Embry Canterbury (President & Treasurer), Robyn Leo Canterbury (Vice President & Secretary) and Joe F Canterbury III (Director).
What does Canterbury Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.