The Canda Charitable Trust
The Canda Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. It makes annual grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater St. Louis area, with stated interests in animals, children, and Catholic organizations.
The Canda Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Canda Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,086,000
- +51.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,250
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $21,481,999
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Canda Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The Trust states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Organizations begin with an Introduction Form. Those invited after review may submit a full application; an invitation does not guarantee funding. The trustees make final funding decisions, and funded activities are covered by an agreement that includes reporting requirements and a payment schedule. The website says the full application is limited to 10 pages. The Trust’s published materials differ on the annual grant limit: its website generally describes a $50,000 limit per organization, with exceptions, while its 2024 filing describes a $100,000 limit, also with exceptions.
- Review Cycle
- The website says the Introduction Form must be received by the last day of February for consideration that year, and the full application is due June 30. The 2024 filing instead gives July 31 as the full-application deadline.
- Deadline
- The website says the Introduction Form must be received by the last day of February for consideration that year, and…
- Contact
Mailing address: 12747 Olive Blvd Suite 300, St Louis, MO 63141
Phone: (314) 660-0925
Email: peter@peterroth.law
Website: https://thecandacharitabletrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Canda Charitable Trust
Who The Canda Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Vincent Depaul Society ($100K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 21 grants of 42 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust says it partners with nonprofits in the Greater St. Louis area and lists organizations outside that area among examples of those it does not fund. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Canda Charitable Trust gives
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $717K (2023) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Depaul Society St. Louis, MO | Rapid Rehousing Pilot Program | $100,000 |
| Sweet Babies Richmond Heights, MO | Part Time Executive Director, Supplies & It Support | $75,000 |
| Incarnate Word Church Chesterfield, MO | Parish School and Community Engagement | $75,000 |
| Animal House Cat Rescue St. Louis, MO | General Support | $60,000 |
| Ranken Jordan Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | Optimization Zone | $50,000 |
| Marygrove Child Center Florissant, MO | Therapeutic Residential Program | $50,000 |
| Good Shepard Family Services St. Louis, MO | Maternity Shelter and Transitional Living Program | $50,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery St. Louis, MO | Keeping Kids Safe Program | $50,000 |
| Duo Dogs Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Open Door Animal Sanctuary House Springs, MO | Second Chance Building Campaign | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,481,999 | $821,937 | $1,113,566 | $1,086,000 | 24 | $1,086,000 | $778,254 |
| 2023 | $21,390,189 | $1,230,726 | $864,476 | $716,500 | 18 | $716,500 | $1,082,750 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s mission is to partner with nonprofit organizations in the Greater St. Louis area to make a lasting, positive impact on the community. Its preferred areas are animals, children, and Catholic organizations.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied work. For example, Sweet Babies describes its mission as providing baby essentials and safe-sleep play yards to families needing assistance. Open Door Animal Sanctuary says it gives homeless cats and dogs a high quality of life and a second chance at finding a permanent home. Our Little Haven describes its work as assessing, treating, and healing young children affected by abuse, neglect, or mental-health issues. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust awarded 24 grants totaling $1,086,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. Notable awards included $100,000 to St. Vincent dePaul Society for a rapid rehousing pilot program; $75,000 to Sweet Babies for a part-time executive director, supplies, and IT support; and $75,000 to Incarnate Word Church for parish school and community engagement. Other listed awards included $60,000 to Animal House Cat Rescue for general support and $50,000 each to organizations including Ranken Jordan Hospital, Marygrove Child Center, St. Louis Crisis Nursery, and Open Door Animal Sanctuary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Roth and Teri McCarthy as trustees.
The Canda Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Roth
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$70K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Teri McCarthy
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$70K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $70K, to Peter Roth (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Canda Charitable Trust
How much does The Canda Charitable Trust give each year?
The Canda Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $717K across 18 grants.
What is The Canda Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Canda Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $45,250, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Canda Charitable Trust give grants?
The Canda Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (16 grants) and Brentwood, MO (2 grants).
Does The Canda Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Canda Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Canda Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Canda Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include St Vincent Depaul Society ($100,000), Sweet Babies ($75,000) and Incarnate Word Church ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Canda Charitable Trust?
The Canda Charitable Trust reported $21.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $822K.
What does The Canda Charitable Trust fund?
The Trust’s mission is to partner with nonprofit organizations in the Greater St. Louis area to make a lasting, positive impact on the community. Its preferred areas are animals, children, and Catholic organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Canda Charitable Trust?
The Trust states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Canda Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Canda Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6176061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Canda Charitable Trust 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Canda Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-canda-charitable-trust-morg_7763f895ff1f484b8b1c3cf42531dd96
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