Canda Foundation
Canda Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $11,000 in grants to 15 organizations.
Canda Foundation at a glance
In short: Canda Foundation gave $11K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $733.333), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $733
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $200,057
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Canda Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2756 Stephenson Ln Nw, Washington, DC 20015-1504
Phone: (202) 329-6399
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Canda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Links Trust ($2K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest shares went to DC (41%), Massachusetts (14%), Maryland (14%), Delaware (9%), and Virginia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Canda Foundation gives
- Giving grew 293% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $11K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Links Trust Washington, DC | Municipal Golf | $2,000 |
| Island Housing Trust West Tisbury, MA | Affordable Housing | $1,000 |
| Pension Rights Center Washington, DC | Pension Reform | $1,000 |
| Gold Star Spouses of the United States Lewes, DE | 501 c3 supporting spouses | $1,000 |
| Waynesboro Family YMCA Waynesboro, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| I Support Girls Wheaton, MD | Support women | $500 |
| DC Diaper Bank Washington, DC | Diapers | $500 |
| Comfort Cases Gaithersburg, MD | Support women | $500 |
| Lafayette HSA Washington, DC | School HSA | $500 |
| Clayborn Temple Memphis, TN | Religious | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,057 | $28,030 | $11,000 | $11,000 | 15 | $11,000 | — | $8,690 |
| 2024 | $183,027 | $33,940 | — | — | — | $7,038 | $9,097 | — |
| 2023 | $98,898 | $25,180 | — | — | — | $5,005 | — | — |
| 2022 | $73,718 | $28,518 | — | $2,800 | 3 | $2,800 | — | $443 |
| 2021 | $45,200 | $24,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,625 |
| 2020 | $21,200 | $21,200 | — | — | — | — | — | $89 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Canda Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as affordable housing, retirement security, youth support, education, health care, and municipal golf. For example, National Links Trust describes its mission as improving communities and changing lives through affordable, accessible municipal golf. Island Housing Trust says it develops and maintains affordable housing on Martha’s Vineyard, and the Pension Rights Center says it works to protect and promote retirement security for workers, retirees, and their families. Comfort Cases says it provides comfort and support to youth entering foster care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $11,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median grant of $500. Notable awards included $2,000 to National Links Trust; $1,000 each to Island Housing Trust, the Pension Rights Center, Gold Star Spouses of the United States, and Waynesboro Family YMCA; and $500 each to I Support Girls, DC Diaper Bank, Comfort Cases, Lafayette HSA, Clayborn Temple, Cure Epilepsy, and the National Immigration Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
E Scallet was listed as President on the 2025 filing.
Canda Foundation is led by E Scallet, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E Scallet
President
President Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward Scallet (2020–2022) — President Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Canda Foundation
How much does Canda Foundation give each year?
Canda Foundation gave $11K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Canda Foundation's typical grant size?
Canda Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $733, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Canda Foundation give grants?
Canda Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Canda Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Canda Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Canda Foundation's largest grantees?
Canda Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Links Trust ($2,000), Island Housing Trust ($1,000) and Pension Rights Center ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Canda Foundation?
Canda Foundation reported $200K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Canda Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as affordable housing, retirement security, youth support, education, health care, and municipal golf. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Canda Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Canda Foundation's EIN?
Canda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3046310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Canda Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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