Canyon Institute
Private foundation · Phoenix, AZ · EIN 86-0977269 · reported 2023–2025
112grants reported
$3,000median award
$2,500lower quartile
$1,320smallest grant
$4.5Mtotal paid
12states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 11 of its 112 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $820K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
3101 N Central Ave Ste 1490
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2668
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University CANYON RISING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND GCU ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | Phoenix, AZ | $347,885 |
| Grand Canyon University STUDENTS INSPIRING STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ($150,000) GCU ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP GRANT ($169,327) | Phoenix, AZ | $319,327 |
| Guidestone Financial Resources MISSION:DIGNITY MINISTRY - SUPPORT FOR RETIRED PASTORS AND WIDOWS | Dallas, TX | $200,000 |
| Guidestone Financial Resources SUPPORT FOR RETIRED PASTORS AND WIDOWS | Dallas, TX | $200,000 |
| Guidestone Financial Resources SUPPORT FOR RETIRED PASTORS AND WIDOWS | Dallas, TX | $200,000 |
| Grand Canyon University GCU ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | Phoenix, AZ | $171,300 |
| Grand Canyon University STUDENTS INSPIRING STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $170,000 |
| Christian Challenge AZ CAMPUS MINISTRY NEEDS | Flagstaff, AZ | $118,000 |
| Christian Challenge AZ CAMPUS MINISTRY NEEDS | Flagstaff, AZ | $107,000 |
| Christian Challenge AZ CAMPUS MINISTRY, ASU BLDG, SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS | Tempe, AZ | $105,000 |
| Northrise University Initiative ONE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Scottsdale, AZ | $100,000 |
| Northrise University Initiative ONE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Scottsdale, AZ | $100,000 |
| North American Mission Board of the Sbc SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE REFUGEES | Alpharetta, GA | $85,000 |
| Orchard Africa IMPACT CENTERS - MINISTRY AND CARE SUPPORT | Gilbert, AZ | $80,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes SUMMER CAMP & GCU MINISTRIES | Phoenix, AZ | $80,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes SUMMER CAMP & GCU MINISTRIES | Phoenix, AZ | $80,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes SUMMER CAMP & GCU MINISTRIES | Phoenix, AZ | $80,000 |
| Orchard Africa NEW IMPACT CENTER, MAFIKENG, SOUTH AFRICA | Gilbert, AZ | $77,000 |
| Orchard Africa UPGRADES TO IMPACT CENTERS IN NORTH WEST REGION AND WESTERN CAPE REGION | Gilbert, AZ | $77,000 |
| 25 Project Inc TOMBO MINISTRY CENTER, SIERRA LEONE | McKinney, TX | $75,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development HONDURAS MICRO-FINANCE | New York, NY | $70,000 |
| Arizona Southern Baptist Convention I-HELP WASH STATION FOR THE HOMELESS | Phoenix, AZ | $70,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development HONDURAS MICRO-FINANCE | New York, NY | $70,000 |
| Goten Inc LAUNCH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MINISTRY, PHOENIX | Tulsa, OK | $70,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development HONDURAS MICRO-FINANCE | New York, NY | $70,000 |
| Missions of Hope International COMPUTER LABS FOR SCHOOLS, KENYA | Phoenix, AZ | $70,000 |
| 25 Project Inc FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | McKinney, TX | $69,400 |
| International Mission Board of the Sbc PREGNANCY CENTER, NORTHERN THAILAND | Richmond, VA | $67,000 |
| International Mission Board of the Sbc THAILAND BANGKLA MINISTRY | Richmond, VA | $62,600 |
| Missions of Hope International COMPUTER LABS FOR SCHOOLS, KENYA | Phoenix, AZ | $60,000 |
| Filter of Hope Inc UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUPS LIVING WATER PROGRAM (UPG LIVING WATER PROGRAM) | Tuscaloosa, AL | $60,000 |
| Missions of Hope International SCIENCE LABS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, KENYA | Phoenix, AZ | $60,000 |
| Mercy House Initiative WOMAN OF MERCY PROGRAM | Paradise Valley, AZ | $50,000 |
| Heartfire Missions Inc MISSIONS SUPPORT | Scottsdale, AZ | $50,000 |
| Goten Inc EMPOWERING REFUGEE YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $50,000 |
| Disciple Nations Alliance THE KINGDOMIZER TRAINING PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $50,000 |
| Heartfire Missions Inc TRAINING SUMMITS, PARTICIPANT SCHOLARSHIPS | Scottsdale, AZ | $50,000 |
| Wind River Ministries Inc SCHOLARSHIPS, HEALING WARRIORS & COUPLES | Estes Park, CO | $50,000 |
| World Gospel Mission IMPROVEMENTS TO PEORIA, AZ C3 CAMPUS, WIFI | Peoria, AZ | $50,000 |
| 25 Project Inc UPGRADES TO MONKEY BUSH MINISTRY CENTER, SIERRA LEONE | McKinney, TX | $50,000 |
| Heartfire Missions Inc SURGICAL EQUIPMENT, VIDEO WHITEBOARD, VIDEO PROJECT | Scottsdale, AZ | $50,000 |
| Mentorkids USA AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS IN MARYVALE | Scottsdale, AZ | $50,000 |
| Wind River Ministries Inc SCHOLARSHIPS, HEALING WARRIORS FAMILY & COUPLES AND HEALING HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Estes Park, CO | $50,000 |
| Mercy House Initiative DISCIPLESHIP AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING FOR WOMEN IN ZAMBIA | Paradise Valley, AZ | $42,600 |
| Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless OPERATION JUMPSTART, RENTAL/HOUSING ASSISTANCE | Phoenix, AZ | $41,000 |
| International Mission Board of the Sbc MISSIONS TO SUB-SARAHAN AFRICA (55 IN 5 PROJECT) | Richmond, VA | $40,000 |
| Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless OPERATION JUMPSTART, RENTAL/HOUSING ASSISTANCE | Phoenix, AZ | $30,000 |
| World Gospel Mission KITCHEN RENOVATIONS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING ON C3 CAMPUS, PEORIA, AZ | Peoria, AZ | $30,000 |
| Mission Quest EVERY NATION FOR CHRIST, CENTRAL AMERICA (B AND A MINISTRIES) | Wheaton, IL | $12,500 |
| Emily Littlefield ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Irvine, CA | $3,000 |
| Ryan Monroe ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3,000 |
| Rachael Purtell ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Diego, CA | $3,000 |
| Quincy McGinnis ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Diego, CA | $3,000 |
| Abigail Ellis ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3,000 |
| Alexandra Saveski ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Riverside, CA | $3,000 |
| Nathan Dickinson ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Diego, CA | $3,000 |
| Benjamin Doerksen ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Azusa, CA | $3,000 |
| Megan Collard ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Diego, CA | $3,000 |
| Margaret Rowan ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Santa Barbara, CA | $3,000 |
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