The Cannon Foundation

• The Cannon Foundation funds capital and equipment projects in North Carolina, covering human services, higher education, healthcare and community work, so it suits organisations with a facilities or equipment project rather than running costs.
• A realistic request sits in the $10,000–$150,000 range, where about eight in ten of its 588 grants fall; the median grant is $50,000, so a request near that figure is a sensible starting point.
• To approach it, complete its Inquiry Form, having gathered up to three project quotes, a project budget and an estimated timeline, and expect a call with the Program Officer and, often, a site visit.
• Applications follow quarterly deadlines in March, June, September and December, so begin the inquiry process at least 90 days beforehand; with 30% of grant dollars going to organisations it had also funded in the two previous filings, there is room for both new and repeat applicants.
• Organisations need five years of operating history and significant operations in North Carolina, with projects completed within 12–18 months of funding, so those without this history or scope, or with projects other than capital and infrastructure work, should not apply.

The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:

• Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry · To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization
  $500,0002024 tax year
• Rowan-Cabarrus Young Men's Christian Association · New harrisburg ymca, kannapolis branch aquatics center renovation
  $400,0002024 tax year
• Boys and Girls Club of the Tar River Region · Project dream
  $350,0002024 tax year
• Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County · Kannapolis dental expansion
  $300,0002024 tax year
• Center for Domestic Peace · To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization
  $250,0002024 tax year
• Carolina SeniorCare · Accessibility to healthcare for low-income seniors
  $212,4332024 tax year
• Young Mens Christian Association Blue Ridge Assembly · Phase one - cabin village construction
  $200,0002024 tax year
• Atrium Health Foundation · To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization
  $166,6672024 tax year

Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.

Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.