Canyon Institute
Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 860977269 · Private foundation
Canyon Institute is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.6M in giving and $41.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 246 individual grants from this funder — $4.6M awarded across 2020–2023 — including its support for faith-based (christian). This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Canyon Institute funds
Canyon Institute's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), higher education, housing & homelessness, k-12 education.
Populations it has supported include homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University STUDENTS INSPIRING STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ($150,000) GCU ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP GRANT ($169,327) | Phoenix, AZ | $319K | 2023 |
| Guidestone Financial Resources SUPPORT FOR RETIRED PASTORS AND WIDOWS | Dallas, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Guidestone Financial Resources MISSION:DIGNITY PROGRAM WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO RESIDE IN ARIZONA AND THOSE WHO SERVED IN ARIZONA | Dallas, TX | $200K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Canyon Institute
Canyon Institute's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at canyoninstitutearizona.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon Institute
- Does Canyon Institute accept grant applications?
- Canyon Institute's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Canyon Institute fund?
- Canyon Institute's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Example recipients include Grand Canyon University, Guidestone Financial Resources. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Canyon Institute give in grants?
- Canyon Institute's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.6M over 246 grants.
- Where is Canyon Institute located?
- Canyon Institute is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 860977269.
- How can I find foundations similar to Canyon Institute?
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