The Cannon Fund
The Cannon Fund is a private foundation based in Norton Shores, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Michigan, with recipients also in California and Hawaii.
The Cannon Fund at a glance
In short: The Cannon Fund gave $97K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,000
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,818
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,565,087
- -4.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (85% 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 Cannon Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4985 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444
Phone: (231) 798-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cannon Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of the Lakeshore ($25K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows 85% of grant dollars going to Michigan recipients, 10% to California recipients, and 5% to Hawaii recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cannon Fund open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $97K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Lakeshore Muskegon, MI | PUBLIC | $25,000 |
| Friends of Hackley Public Library Muskegon, MI | PUBLIC | $15,000 |
| Lakeshore Museum Center Muskegon, MI | PUBLIC | $15,000 |
| Muskegon Museum of Art Muskegon, MI | PUBLIC | $10,000 |
| Pierpoint PTA Ventura, CA | PUBLIC | $10,000 |
| Lili'uokalani Gardens of the Island of Hawaii Hilo, HI | PUBLIC | $5,000 |
| Michigan Tech Fund Houghton, MI | PUBLIC | $5,000 |
| West Michigan Symphony Muskegon, MI | PUBLIC | $5,000 |
| YMCA Camp Pendalouan Muskegon, MI | PUBLIC | $5,000 |
| Mona Lake Watershed Council Muskegon, MI | PUBLIC | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,565,087 | $53,822 | $125,491 | $97,000 | 11 | $97,000 | $53,893 | $138,435 |
| 2024 | $1,636,756 | $56,920 | $103,558 | $80,000 | 12 | $80,000 | $48,169 | $123,665 |
| 2023 | $1,683,394 | $110,260 | $91,724 | $70,000 | 10 | $70,000 | $48,394 | $110,951 |
| 2022 | $1,664,858 | $176,917 | $106,095 | $82,000 | 10 | $82,000 | $44,041 | $74,968 |
| 2021 | $1,594,036 | $216,907 | $98,062 | $77,000 | 9 | — | $40,606 | $75,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cannon Fund reported a distributable amount of $138K 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
The funder’s own filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including United Way of the Lakeshore, whose mission is “to inspire change and build thriving communities,” and the Muskegon Museum of Art Foundation, which says it promotes understanding, education, and enjoyment of fine art in Muskegon County and West Michigan. Other 2025 grantees included the West Michigan Symphony, Michigan Tech Fund, and Wings of Mercy. The West Michigan Symphony says it connects and enriches its community through music and learning activities; Michigan Tech Fund says it supports Michigan Technological University; and Wings of Mercy says it provides free air transportation to recognized medical facilities for people with medical and financial need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund awarded 11 grants totaling $97,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to United Way of the Lakeshore, $15,000 each to Friends of Hackley Public Library and Lakeshore Museum Center, and $10,000 each to Muskegon Museum of Art and Pierpoint PTA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn Cannon, Christine Cannon Bucher, and George Cannon III as trustees.
The Cannon Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Cannon
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Cannon Bucher
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Cannon III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Cannon Fund
How much does The Cannon Fund give each year?
The Cannon Fund gave $97K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 12 grants.
What is The Cannon Fund's typical grant size?
The Cannon Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,818, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cannon Fund give grants?
The Cannon Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Hawaii (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Muskegon, MI (7 grants).
Does The Cannon Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Cannon Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public" (11 grants).
Who are The Cannon Fund's largest grantees?
The Cannon Fund's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of the Lakeshore ($25,000), Friends of Hackley Public Library ($15,000) and Lakeshore Museum Center ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cannon Fund?
The Cannon Fund reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Cannon Fund fund?
The funder’s own filings do not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cannon Fund?
The foundation states 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 The Cannon Fund's EIN?
The Cannon Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6055654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Cannon Fund 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Cannon Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cannon-fund-morg_18c26194021f47d7a96d3e40905f495a
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