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Cantus Foundation is a private corporation based in WOODLAND HILLS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $401K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Cantus Foundation has made 48 grants totaling $723K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $152K in 2020 to $99K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $320K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $40K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Oregon and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cantus Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, OR, NY.
Cantus Foundation has distributed a total of $723K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $40K.
Cantus Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cantus Foundation is headquartered in WOODLAND HILLS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Juhl | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$103K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.5M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$99K
Contributions
$60K
Net Investment Income
$48K
Distribution Amount
$121K
Total: $1.9M
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$723K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino Land TrustOPEN SPACE ACQUISITION | Fort Bragg, CA | $31K | 2023 |
| Save The Redwoods LeagueENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Caspar Community CenterCOMMUNITY CENTER SUPPORT | Caspar, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Cancer Resource Center Of Mendocino CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Bragg, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Noyo Center For Marine ScienceGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Bragg, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Jpr FoundationPUBLIC RADIO SUPPORT | Ashland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Mendocino Theatre CoNON-PROFIT THEATRE/EDUCATION | Mendocino, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Eileen Hawthorne FundSUPPORT FOR STRAY/HOMELESS ANIMALS | Fort Bragg, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Medoncino Coast Botanical GardensENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Fort Bragg, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Symphony Of The RedwoodsENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Fort Bragg, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Mendocino County Public BroadcastingPUBLIC RADIO FUNDING | Philo, CA | $600 | 2022 |
| KqedPUBLIC RADIO FUNDING | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Mendocino Coast Humane SocieyGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Bragg, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Fringe Benefits TheaterSUPPORT FOR THE ARTS | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Social Good FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Fort Bragg LibraryLIBRARY SUPPORT | Fort Bragg, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyWILDLIFE CONSERVATION | Bronx, NY | $5K | 2020 |
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