Caneel Family Foundation
Caneel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research, education, youth services, athletics, and community programs.
Key facts about Caneel Family Foundation
In short: Caneel Family Foundation gave $228K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New York. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 45-3570598
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $228,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- Average grant
- $6,514
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (13 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$228K
+6.5% YoY
Grant Count
35
+2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+3.5% YoY
Is Caneel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 33 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Open Medicine Foundation says it funds collaborative medical research and education for multi-system chronic complex diseases. San Francisco Day School says it educates and nurtures students from diverse backgrounds and aims to help them reach their academic and creative potential. Athletes for Hope says it unites and empowers the athletic community to contribute to their communities. Mid Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association says it works for the betterment of amateur hockey, while R Community Bikes says it collects, repairs, and gives away bikes free of charge.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $228,000 through 35 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Other recent giving was $214,000 across 34 grants in 2023 and $205,000 across 32 grants in 2022.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (34%), California (26%), New Jersey (11%), Hawaii (11%), and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 35 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2020) to $228K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $228K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Medicine Foundation Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Medicine Foundation Inc Agoura Hills, CA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Enviro Community Living Center Paia, HI | Hungry Heroes Hawaii | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Rochester Rochester, NY | For the operational needs of the Schottland Family Branch, specifically for the following: New chairs for group exercise programs, new play structure for Child Watch program, & improvements to audio receivers in studios | $25,000 |
| Center for Youth Services Inc Rochester, NY | Community Schools Coalition of Monroe County | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Day School San Francisco, CA | Breakthrough SF | $15,000 |
| Athletes for Hope Glen Echo, MD | Charitable Event | $14,000 |
| Ranney School Tinton Falls, NJ | Welcome Center | $10,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral Washington, DC | NCS Purple and Gold Fund | $10,000 |
| Mid Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association Ridgewood, NJ | Special Hockey Atlantic District | $9,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Associat Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,000 | 35 |
| 2023 | $214,000 | 34 |
| 2022 | $205,000 | 32 |
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Bruning (Vice President and Director), John H. Bruning (Director and President), Richard Bruning (Director), John Dent (Secretary), Lane Dent (Director), Susan Miller (Director), Robert H. Sanders (Director and Treasurer), and John Hyatt Sanders II (Director).
Caneel Family Foundation is led by John H Bruning, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John H Bruning
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bruning
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hyatt Sanders II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lane Dent
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bruning
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert H Sanders
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dent
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Frequently asked questions about Caneel Family Foundation
How much does Caneel Family Foundation give each year?
Caneel Family Foundation gave $228K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $214K across 34 grants.
What is Caneel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Caneel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,514, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Caneel Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Caneel Family Foundation give grants?
Caneel Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were California (26%) and New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (7 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Caneel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 66% of Caneel Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are Caneel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Caneel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Open Medicine Foundation Inc ($30,000), Enviro Community Living Center ($25,000) and YMCA of Greater Rochester ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Caneel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Open Medicine Foundation says it funds collaborative medical research and education for multi-system chronic complex diseases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Caneel Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Caneel Family Foundation's EIN?
Caneel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3570598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Caneel Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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