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Canyon Institute is a private corporation based in PHOENIX, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is % Mitchell C Laird. It holds total assets of $39.5M. Annual income is reported at $18.6M. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to available records, Canyon Institute has made 375 grants totaling $4.7M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $1.5M and $1.6M annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.6M distributed across 164 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $202K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 265 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, Texas, Georgia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Canyon Institute primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 375 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, TX, GA.
Canyon Institute has distributed a total of $4.7M across 375 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $202K.
The application deadline is MAY 31ST. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.. THE ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS ARIZONA RESIDENTS SEEKING CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. THE REQUIREMENTS: 1. APPROVED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - YOU MUST BE ENROLLED AT A PRE-APPROVED CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY [THE APPROVED UNIVERSITIES WERE: AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY - IRVINE, CA, PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, WESTMONT COLLEGE, AND WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY] 2. FULL-TIME - YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST 12 SEMESTER HOURS AT THE TIME YOU RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP. 3. YOU MUST BE TAKING YOUR CLASSES ON CAMPUS. ONLINE STUDENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. 4. GPA - YOU MUST MAINTAIN A 3.0 GPA ON A 4.0 SCALE.
Canyon Institute is headquartered in PHOENIX, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Althouse | COO | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell C Laird | CEO/CFO | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Stull | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Horn Bustamante | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Middleton | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$1.9M
Total Assets
$37.6M
Fair Market Value
$36.9M
Net Worth
$37.4M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
$15K
Net Investment Income
$54K
Distribution Amount
$1.8M
Total: $0
Total Grants
375
Total Giving
$4.7M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
265
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guidestone Financial ResourcesMISSION:DIGNITY PROGRAM WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO RESIDE IN ARIZONA AND THOSE WHO SERVED IN ARIZONA | Dallas, TX | $200K | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon UniversityGCU ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS | Phoenix, AZ | $177K | 2022 |
| Arizona Southern Baptist ConventionCHRISTIAN CHALLENGE AZ MINISTRY & SEMINARY TUITION ASSISTANCE | Tempe, AZ | $105K | 2022 |
| North American Mission Board Of The SbcDISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES AND ASSISTANCE | Alpharetta, GA | $100K | 2022 |
| House Of Refuge IncHOME REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | Mesa, AZ |
Other foundations that have funded Canyon Institute.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation | $42K | 2023 | OPERATIONS |
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation | $10K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Geofamily Foundation | $5K | 2023 | TAD PROJECT PASSTHROUGH |
| William And Joanne Moeller Foundation | $1K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Kimberly Tobey |
| TRUSTEE |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| William Brotherton Jd | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Cook | TRUSTEE/SEC/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Hayes | TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Rochelle | TRUSTEE/CHAIR (FROM 5/23) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Pettett | TRUSTEE/CHAIR (TO 5/23) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $80K |
| 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Of ArizonaCAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, AND GCU MINISTRY | Phoenix, AZ | $80K | 2022 |
| Northrise University InitiativeONE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Irvine, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Arizona Southern Baptist Disaster ReliefMOBILE SHOWER AND LAUNDRY UNIT | Scottsdale, AZ | $70K | 2022 |
| Missions Of Hope InternationalLIBRARIES IN KENYA FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED SCHOOLS | Phoenix, AZ | $60K | 2022 |
| Episcopal Relief & DevelopmentHONDURAN MICROFINANCE PROGRAM | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| OrchardafricaORCHARD:NETWORK PASTOR/CHURCH SUPPORT | Gilbert, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| 25 Project IncTOMBO MINISTRY CENTER - ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN SIERRA LEONE | Mckinney, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Phoenix Rescue MissionOUTREACH VAN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR HOPE COACH PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyVBS IN PHOENIX METRO AND KAISER FAMILY CENTER | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| Wind River Ministries IncSCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY/FIRST RESPONDERS & HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS TO ATTEND RETREATS | Estes Park, CO | $40K | 2022 |
| International Students IncEVANGELISM / DISCIPLESHIP AT ASU | Colorado Springs, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| The Navigators (Ua)EVANGELISM AT UNIVERSITY OF AZ | Colorado Springs, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Ecumenical Chaplaincy For The Homeless IncROLLING SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH | Phoenix, AZ | $15K | 2022 |
| Glendale Urban Young LifeYOUTH MINISTRY | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Agape Adoption Agency Of AzOUTREACH AND TRAINING FOR FOSTER PARENTS, INCLUDING MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Angel YazzieARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Abby OdomARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Azusa, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Daangoiina HavenARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Jonathan CroyleARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Kolin TerseyARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Erin UkenARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Alexa HillARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Hannah GordonARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Jacob DoerksenARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Will AntonARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Jae Ha LeeARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Grace AllenARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Lanie CollinsARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Jared JacksonARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Evan HonerARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Kimberlee AnglenARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Irvine, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Riley LopezARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Malibu, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Emily DelmontARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Olivia HastARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Spokane, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Nathan DykstraARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Spokane, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Nathanael KerberARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Spokane, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Gcu Scholarship FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS AT GCU | Phoenix, AR | $104K | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian AthletesCAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND GCU MINISTRY | Phoenix, AZ | $80K | 2021 |
| Send Network ArizonaDISASTER RELIEF AND PASTORAL SUPPORT | Peoria, AZ | $70K | 2021 |
| Neighborhood MinistriesCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS | Phoenix, AZ | $55K | 2021 |
| Christian Family Care Agency IncONLINE CHILD CARE EDUCATION | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2021 |
| Orchard AfricaORCHARD NETWORK PROGRAM PASTOR TRAINING AND SUPPORT | Gilbert, AZ | $50K | 2021 |
| Goten IncEDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR REFUGEES | Tulsa, OK | $44K | 2021 |
| Young LifeEMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $30K | 2021 |
| Az ReachCAMPS FOR STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED | Tolleson, AZ | $5K | 2021 |
| $40K |
| 2022 |
| OPERATIONS |
| Foundation For Community And Health Advancement | $25K | 2022 | GRANT AWARD-MENTAL HEALTH & HEALTH EQUITY |
| Sj And Jessie E Quinney Foundation | $10K | 2022 | General Financial Support |
| Sj And Jessie E Quinney Foundation | $10K | 2022 | General Financial Support |
| The Joanne L Shrontz Family Foundation | $5K | 2022 | General Financial Support |
| The Joanne L Shrontz Family Foundation | $5K | 2022 | General Financial Support |
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation | $5K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation | $5K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Skyscape Foundation | $3K | 2022 | Operations |
| Skyscape Foundation | $3K | 2022 | Operations |
| Nick Dewolf Foundation | $2K | 2022 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| Nick Dewolf Foundation | $2K | 2022 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| Karis Foundation Inc. | $1K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES. |
| Hageman Foundation Inc. | $1K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND CONTRIBUTION |
| William And Joanne Moeller Foundation | $1K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Hageman Foundation Inc. | $1K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND CONTRIBUTION |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation | $100 | 2022 | MEF |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation | $100 | 2022 | MEF |
| Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation | $38K | 2021 | OPERATIONS |
| Ls Peery Foundation | $25K | 2021 | General Financial Support |
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation | $20K | 2021 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| Mighty Arrow Family Foundation | $5K | 2021 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Northern Lights Family Foundation | $4K | 2021 | ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION |
| James J And Helen M Mccaffery Charitable Foundation Trust | $500 | 2021 | Natural resource preservation |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation | $100 | 2021 | MG |
| Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation | $30K | 2020 | OPERATIONS |
| Patagonia Organization | $15K | 2020 | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. |
| Skyscape Foundation | $3K | 2020 | Operations |
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