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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. Total assets have grown from $31.2M in 2010 to $37.6M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Arizona. 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.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$183K
Based on 169 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.
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 | N/A |
| Mitchell C Laird | CEO/CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chris Stull | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lori Horn Bustamante | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian Middleton | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kimberly Tobey | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Brotherton Jd | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff Pettett | TRUSTEE/CHAIR (TO 5/23) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Rochelle | TRUSTEE/CHAIR (FROM 5/23) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steve Hayes | TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eric Cook | TRUSTEE/SEC/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
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: N/A
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 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Of ArizonaCAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, AND GCU MINISTRY | Phoenix, AZ | $80K | 2022 |
| House Of Refuge IncHOME REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | Mesa, 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 |
| Episcopal Relief & DevelopmentHONDURAN MICROFINANCE PROGRAM | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Missions Of Hope InternationalLIBRARIES IN KENYA FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED SCHOOLS | Phoenix, AZ | $60K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyVBS IN PHOENIX METRO AND KAISER FAMILY CENTER | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| Phoenix Rescue MissionOUTREACH VAN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR HOPE COACH PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| 25 Project IncTOMBO MINISTRY CENTER - ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN SIERRA LEONE | Mckinney, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| OrchardafricaORCHARD:NETWORK PASTOR/CHURCH SUPPORT | Gilbert, 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 |
| Agape Adoption Agency Of AzOUTREACH AND TRAINING FOR FOSTER PARENTS, INCLUDING MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Glendale Urban Young LifeYOUTH MINISTRY | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Emily DelmontARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Diego, 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 |
| Angel YazzieARIZONA 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 |
| 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 |