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Canterbury Methodist Foundation

Birmingham, Alabama  ·  EIN 581998029  ·  Private foundation

Canterbury Methodist Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.1M in grants paid and $9.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $5.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for faith-based. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.8M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Canterbury Methodist Foundation funds

Canterbury Methodist Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based.

Faith-Based

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Canterbury Methodist Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Canterbury United Methodist Church
Other Religious Programs & Mission Fund
Birmingham, AL$2.6M2023
Canterbury United Methodist Church
Other Religious Programs & Mission Fund
Birmingham, AL$1.6M2024
Canterbury United Methodist Church
OTHER RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS & MISSION FUND
Birmingham, AL$488K2017
Canterbury United Methodist Church
Other Religious Programs & Mission Fund
Birmingham, AL$233K2020
Canterbury United Methodist Church
OTHER RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS & MISSION FUND
Birmingham, AL$228K2018
Canterbury United Methodist Church
Other Religious Programs & Mission Fund
Birmingham, AL$228K2019
Canterbury United Methodist Church
Other Religious Programs & Mission Fund
Birmingham, AL$206K2022

Canterbury Methodist Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$488K
2018$228K
2019$228K
2020$233K
2022$206K
2023$2.6M
2024$1.6M

How to apply for funding from Canterbury Methodist Foundation

Canterbury Methodist Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Methodist Foundation

Does Canterbury Methodist Foundation accept grant applications?
Canterbury Methodist Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Canterbury Methodist Foundation fund?
Canterbury Methodist Foundation's grants focus on faith-based. Recent recipients include Canterbury United Methodist Church, Canterbury United Methodist Church, Canterbury United Methodist Church. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Canterbury Methodist Foundation give in grants?
Canterbury Methodist Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.6M over 7 grants.
Where is Canterbury Methodist Foundation located?
Canterbury Methodist Foundation is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 581998029.
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About this profile. This page is built from Canterbury Methodist Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Canterbury Methodist Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.