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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$6,980,580
- Grants listed
- 49
- Assets, end of year
- $24,793,036
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Tax year 2024
$8,627,571
- Grants listed
- 65
- Assets, end of year
- $21,153,373
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Tax year 2023
$7,326,939
- Grants listed
- 90
- Assets, end of year
- $15,446,196
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Tax year 2022
$7,182,604
- Grants listed
- 89
- Assets, end of year
- $10,948,734
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Tax year 2021
$3,590,034
- Grants listed
- 97
- Assets, end of year
- $10,832,220
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Tax year 2020
$5,653,515
- Grants listed
- 114
- Assets, end of year
- $4,433,305
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL
On 02/28/2025, the foundation donated 12,850 SHS of sui with a book value of $350,465 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution.
$1,739,569 -
Northwestern MedicineChicago, IL
On 12/30/2025, the foundation donated 2 SHS of brka with a book value of $208,661 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution.
$1,506,440 -
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, IL
To further program services
$475,644 -
Northwestern MedicineChicago, IL
On 02/28/2025, the foundation donated 2,950 SHS of sui with a book value of $80,457 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution.
$399,356 -
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
To further program services of the canning inspire fund
$250,000 -
Chicago Zoological SocietyBrookfield, IL
To further program services
$200,000 -
Denison UniversityGranville, OH
To further program services
$200,000 -
Harper College Educational FoundationPalantine, IL
To further program services
$200,000 -
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
To further program services of the biochemistry & molecular genetics fund
$200,000 -
Duke UniversityDurnham, NC
To further program services
$199,999 -
Hope Education and Outreach of St SabinaChicago, IL
To further program services
$150,000 -
Merit School of MusicChicago, IL
To further program services
$150,000 -
Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL
To further program services
$112,500 -
Casey's Safe Haven Holistic Horse Rescue and SanctuaryElburn, IL
To further program services
$100,172 -
Access LivingChicago, IL
To further program services
$100,000 -
Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VA
To further program services
$100,000 -
Northwest Community Hospital FoundationArlington HTS, IL
To further program services
$100,000 -
The Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NY
To further program services
$100,000 -
Young at HeartWoodstock, IL
To further program services
$100,000 -
Youth ServicesGlenview, IL
To further program services
$100,000 -
Leo High SchoolOak Lawn, IL
To further program services
$75,000 -
Uwsp Foundation IncStevens Point, WI
To further program services
$50,000 -
Paws ChicagoChicago, IL
To further program services
$25,400 -
Equine GuardiansGrayscale, IL
To further program services
$25,000 -
Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption AllianceChicago, IL
To further program services
$25,000 -
Lutheran Church CharitiesNorthbrook, IL
To further program services
$25,000 -
Nourish fka Orphan NetworkVirginia Beach, VA
To further program services
$25,000 -
Our Lady of Tepeyac High SchoolChicago, IL
To further program services
$25,000 -
Peggy Notebaert Nature MuseumChicago, IL
To further program services
$25,000 -
BraveheartsHarvard, IL
To further program services
$20,000 -
Catholic ExtensionChicago, IL
To further program services
$20,000 -
St Francis de Sales High SchoolChicago, IL
To further program services
$20,000 -
Warrior Dog FoundationDallas, TX
To further program services
$20,000 -
Depaul UniversityChicago, IL
To further program services
$15,000 -
The Children's Advocacy CenterHoffman Estates, IL
To further program services
$15,000 -
Brother Rice High SchoolOak Brook, IL
To further program services
$10,000 -
Golden Apple FoundationChicago, IL
To further program services
$10,000 -
Navy Pier IncChicago, IL
To further program services
$10,000 -
On Angels' Wings Pet RescueCrystal Lake, IL
To further program services
$10,000 -
Reading Power IncLake Forest, IL
To further program services
$10,000 -
St Symphorosa SchoolChicago, IL
To further program services
$10,000 -
Bridgeport Catholic AcademyChicago, IL
To further program services
$5,000 -
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL
To further program services
$5,000 -
Rotary Club of Schaumburg Hoffman Estates Charitable Foundation IncSchaumburg, IL
To further program services
$5,000 -
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce FoundationChicago, IL
To further program services
$3,000 -
Special Children's CharitiesChicago, IL
To further program services
$3,000 -
Wisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee, WI
To further program services
$2,500 -
Holy Angels Catholic SchoolChicago, IL
To further program services
$2,000 -
100 Club of IllinoisChicago, IL
To further program services
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education7 grants $2,182,06968% of the total
- Sports and recreation2 grants $450,00014% of the total
- Animals4 grants $252,9008% of the total
- Arts and culture3 grants $185,0006% of the total
- Medical research1 grant $100,0003% of the total
- Youth development2 grants $30,000<1% of the total
- 1 other causes1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- John A Canning JrCO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Rita J CanningCO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Sharon J KulakSEC/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Elizabeth Canning LupoDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- John F Podjasek IIIDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Robert J QuinnEXEC VP/TREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Timothy CanningDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Michael CanningDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Jeff PodjasekDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Steve PodjasekDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
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