The Canary Charitable Foundation
The Canary Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $1,330,168, all listed for general support of charitable organizations.
The Canary Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Canary Charitable Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $121K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,330,168
- +55.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $120,924
- +97.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $10,791,260
- +922.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Canary Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Fs Fid Svc 430 Park Ave Ste 8, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 688-4010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Canary Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NYU Langone Health ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 71 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to California, 8% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Maine. These reported shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Canary Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $144K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $738K (2022) to $2.4M (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| DIA Art Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $230,168 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Limitless Horizons Santa Cruz, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear Boston, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Peconc Land Trust Southampton, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,791,260 | $11,094,387 | $1,359,048 | $1,330,168 | 11 | $1,353,759 | $89,098 | $130,893 |
| 2024 | $1,055,921 | $77,237 | $869,715 | $857,500 | 14 | $866,739 | $74,261 | $69,705 |
| 2023 | $1,848,399 | $112,525 | $840,306 | $826,500 | 15 | $836,662 | $108,881 | $113,058 |
| 2022 | $2,576,180 | $30,552 | $749,970 | $738,000 | 13 | $746,845 | $27,427 | $152,890 |
| 2021 | $3,295,598 | $1,302 | $1,708,548 | $1,698,069 | 18 | $1,706,123 | — | $215,981 |
| 2020 | $5,002,844 | $2,226,501 | $2,456,366 | $2,417,500 | 12 | — | $2,222,510 | $298,418 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Canary Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including health, the arts and culture, Jewish community and educational programs, and land conservation.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. The Jewish Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and Jewish culture. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting significant works of art. Maine Historical Society says it preserves and shares Maine’s story.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $1,330,168. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $100,000. All 11 itemized grants were designated for general support. Recipients included NYU Langone Health ($500,000), Dia Art Foundation ($230,168), Birthright Israel Foundation ($100,000), Limitless Horizons ($100,000), Mass Eye and Ear ($100,000), Peconic Land Trust ($100,000), and UJA-Federation of New York ($100,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Charles de Gunzburg, president and chair; David A. Stein, director; Nathalie de Gunzburg, director; Leonard M. Nelson, director; Kenneth N. Musen, director and vice president; and Lee Cornell, secretary and treasurer.
The Canary Charitable Foundation is led by Charles De Gunzburg, President & Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles De Gunzburg
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Stein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth N. Musen
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard M. Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathalie De Gunzburg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Cornell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Guido Goldman (2020) — 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 The Canary Charitable Foundation
How much does The Canary Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Canary Charitable Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $858K across 14 grants.
What is The Canary Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Canary Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $120,924, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Canary Charitable Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Canary Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Canary Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (8%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does The Canary Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Canary Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Canary Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Canary Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include NYU Langone Health ($500,000), DIA Art Foundation ($230,168) and Birthright Israel Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Canary Charitable Foundation?
The Canary Charitable Foundation reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Canary Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including health, the arts and culture, Jewish community and educational programs, and land conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Canary Charitable 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 The Canary Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Canary Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4005475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Canary Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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