CHARLES A CANNON CHARITABLE TRUST NO 3
Annual Giving
$1.1M-3% YoY
Grants
5
Median Grant
$220K
Organizations Funded
6
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Foundation continues Mr. Cannon's philanthropy through funding in healthcare, higher education, human services and community; continues his philanthropic legacy by funding capital and equipment projects for organizations across North Carolina
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
During the last fiscal year, more than $10 million was awarded through 169 grants; $150,000 grant to Monarch for treatment beds; $50,000 grant to Adult Life Programs for transport van; emergency funding for Hurricane Helene relief
How to Apply
4 grant cycles per year; grants typically range from $15,000 to $150,000; online application portal; first-time organizations create account; returning users login with email
Does Not Fund
Does not fund operational expenses such as salaries or overhead costs; does not provide start-up funding, scholarships, grants to individuals or operating funds including salaries or overhead costs
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$1.1M
Grants
5
Median
$220K
States
2
$1.1M
Grants
5
Median
$220K
States
2
$1.2M
Grants
5
Median
$175K
States
2
Grant Size Distribution
$220K
Typical Grant (Median)
$40K
Smallest
$100K
25th Pctile
$300K
75th Pctile
$441K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $100K and $300K.
Largest Recent Grants
$441K
2024
DUKE UNIVERSITY
NC · REQUIRED 40% DISTRIBUTION
$300K
2024
CONVERSE UNIVERSITY
SC · HEALTH AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
$220K
2024
DAVIDSON COLLEGE
NC · SUMMER RESEARCH COMMUNITY/HIGH IMPACT EXPERIENCES
$100K
2024
QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE
NC · MARIAM CANNON HAYES EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT
$40K
2024
LEES-MCRAE COLLEGE
NC · RENOVATION AND CRITICAL MAINTENANCE PRIORITY
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.