Canaan Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $12K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$12K
+360.3% YoY
Grant Count
5
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+268.2% YoY
About Canaan Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Canaan Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include New Hope Church ($11,000), Living Hope Assembly of God ($498), Mission Eurasia ($200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Life Naples, FL | General Operating Fund | $168 |
| Living Hope Assembly of God Traverse City, MI | General Operating Fund | $498 |
| Mission Eurasia Wheaton, IL | General Operating Fund | $200 |
| New Hope Church Williamsburg, MI | General Operating Fund | $11,000 |
| Traverse Life Center Traverse City, MI | General Operating Fund | $138 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith M Nielson | President | — | — |
| Dana A Crosby | Vice President | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canaan Foundation?
Canaan Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Canaan Foundation operate?
Canaan Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, Michigan.
What size grants does Canaan Foundation award?
In 2021, Canaan Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Canaan Foundation's EIN?
Canaan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3444062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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