Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation is a private foundation in Kirkland, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $10.1 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10.0 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$10.1 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,150 the year before.
70% 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 | $0 | 0 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $57,150 | 6 | $13.6 million |
| 2025 | $10.1 million | 10 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Canopy Neurodiversity 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $10.1 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | To support the launch of the uw institute for neurodiversity and employment. The new institute will bring together leading scholars and practitioners from various disciplines alongside employers to build the regional and national capacity to create meaningful employment opportunities and career experiences for neurodivergent people | $10.0 million |
| Redpoint Seattle LLC | The career coaching support program (ccsp) supports coaching to help neurodistinct individuals strengthen their professional skills, build self-advocacy, and achieve workplace success. The program specifically focuses on assisting those whose financial circumstances would otherwise prevent them from accessing career coaching services. Cnf does not directly select the clients who benefit from this program. | $26,711 |
| Tips | To fund 4 teens in public service summer internships as part of our partner work experience program. Cnf does not select the interns. | $13,200 |
| UW Foundation Haring Center for Inclusive Education | The haring center provides early childhood education and conducts leading-edge research. Grant made to advance neurodiversity efforts across washington state. | $10,000 |
| Waa | Washington autism alliance expands access to healthcare, education and services for people with autism and related intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grant made to advance neurodiversity efforts across washington state. | $10,000 |
| UW the Information School | Conference sponsorship: joint conference with uw, u of maryland and carnegie mellon that brings together a community of people concerned with advancing research related to the preparation and employment of autistic individuals. | $10,000 |
| Seattle Foundation (Ben's Fund) | Ben's fund provides grants to families of autistic children and young adults with demonstrated financial need. Funding helps families obtain therapies, services, equipment, camps, and job skills tools. Grant made to advance neurodiversity efforts across washington state. | $5,000 |
| International Society for Autism Research | Anonymous conference sponsorship: international society for autism research (insar) seattle community conference annual meeting. Championed the session "supporting the autistic workforce in identifying and removing barriers in human services." this included a 70-minute panel featuring autistic and allistic providers from various disciplines who shared their experiences as a provider, journey into the workforce, and helpful information for autistic people who plan to enter the workforce. | $5,000 |
| Life Skills Advocate | The career coaching support program (ccsp) supports coaching to help neurodistinct individuals strengthen their professional skills, build self-advocacy, and achieve workplace success. The program specifically focuses on assisting those whose financial circumstances would otherwise prevent them from accessing career coaching services. Cnf does not directly select the clients who benefit from this program. | $160 |
| The How LLC DBA the How Skills | The career coaching support program (ccsp) supports coaching to help neurodistinct individuals strengthen their professional skills, build self-advocacy, and achieve workplace success. The program specifically focuses on assisting those whose financial circumstances would otherwise prevent them from accessing career coaching services. Cnf does not directly select the clients who benefit from this program. | $157 |
Officers and trustees
- Christian Chabot
- Angela Chabot
- Laurie Ackles
Questions people ask
Does Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation give?
$10.1 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christian Chabot (Director, President, Treasurer), Angela Chabot (Director, Secretary) and Laurie Ackles (Executive Director).
What does Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and disability.