The Canary Fund
Palo Alto, California · EIN 651230251 · Private foundation
Based in Palo Alto, California, The Canary Fund has awarded $7.5M across 44 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Stanford University Fdtn. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Canary Fund funds
The Canary Fund's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Fdtn Sanjiv Sam Gambhir Professorship | Stanford, CA | $2.8M | 2020 |
| University of Washington Cancer Research | Seattle, WA | $704K | 2022 |
| University of Washington Cancer Research | Seattle, WA | $563K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Canary Fund
The Canary Fund'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 canaryfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Canary Fund
- Does The Canary Fund accept grant applications?
- The Canary Fund'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 The Canary Fund fund?
- The Canary Fund's grants focus on health care. Example recipients include Stanford University Fdtn, University of Washington. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Canary Fund give in grants?
- The Canary Fund's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.5M over 44 grants.
- Where is The Canary Fund located?
- The Canary Fund is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 651230251.
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