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Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 92-1982555 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $10.1M
- Grants reported
- 16
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- $5.1M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | $10.1M |
| 2024 | 6 | $57.2K |
Where Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | SEATTLE, WA | TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF THE UW INSTITUTE FOR NEURODIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT. THE NEW INSTITUTE WILL BRING TOGETHER LEADING SCHOLARS AND PRACTITIONERS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES ALONGSIDE EMPLOYERS TO BUILD THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CAPACITY TO CREATE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CAREER EXPERIENCES FOR NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE | 2025 | $10M |
| REDPOINT SEATTLE LLC | SEATTLE, WA | THE CAREER COACHING SUPPORT PROGRAM (CCSP) SUPPORTS COACHING TO HELP NEURODISTINCT INDIVIDUALS STRENGTHEN THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, BUILD SELF-ADVOCACY, AND ACHIEVE WORKPLACE SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOCUSES ON ASSISTING THOSE WHOSE FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WOULD OTHERWISE PREVENT THEM FROM ACCESSING CAREER COACHING SERVICES. CNF DOES NOT DIRECTLY SELECT THE CLIENTS WHO BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM. | 2025 | $26.7K |
| RYTHER | SEATTLE, WA | SEATTLE CREATORS STUDIO SUPPORTS NEURODIVERGENT LEARNERS WITH PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILL-BUILDING, INCLUDING GROUP-BASED LEARNING AND REAL-WORLD PROJECTS, FOCUSED ON TECHNOLOGY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION. | 2024 | $20K |
| TIPS | SEATTLE, WA | TO FUND 4 TEENS IN PUBLIC SERVICE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AS PART OF OUR PARTNER WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM. CNF DOES NOT SELECT THE INTERNS. | 2025 | $13.2K |
| UW THE INFORMATION SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP: JOINT CONFERENCE WITH UW, U OF MARYLAND AND CARNEGIE MELLON THAT BRINGS TOGETHER A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE CONCERNED WITH ADVANCING RESEARCH RELATED TO THE PREPARATION AND EMPLOYMENT OF AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS. | 2025 | $10K |
| WAA | KIRKLAND, WA | WAA EXPANDS ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; GRANT MADE TO SUPPORT NEURODIVERSITY IN WA STATE. | 2024 | $10K |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK FOUNDATION | COLLEGE PARK, MD | JOINT CONFERENCE WITH UW, U OF MARYLAND AND CARNEGIE MELLON THAT BRINGS TOGETHER A COMMUNITY CONCERNED WITH ADVANCING RESEARCH FOR EMPLOYMENT OF AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS. | 2024 | $10K |
| UW FOUNDATION HARING CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION | SEATTLE, WA | THE HARING CENTER PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CONDUCTS LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH. GRANT MADE TO ADVANCE NEURODIVERSITY EFFORTS ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. | 2025 | $10K |
| WAA | KIRKLAND, WA | WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE EXPANDS ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. GRANT MADE TO ADVANCE NEURODIVERSITY EFFORTS ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. | 2025 | $10K |
| UW FOUNDATION HARING CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION | SEATTLE, WA | THE HARING CENTER PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CONDUCTS LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH; GRANT MADE TO SUPPORT THE WA NEURODIVERSITY COMMUNITY. | 2024 | $10K |
| TIPS | SEATTLE, WA | TO FUND 2 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AS PART OF OUR PARTNER SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM. CANOPY NEURODIVERSITY FOUNDATION DOES NOT SELECT THE INTERNS. | 2024 | $6.4K |
| SEATTLE FOUNDATION (BEN'S FUND) | BELLEVUE, WA | BEN'S FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO FAMILIES OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED. FUNDING HELPS FAMILIES OBTAIN THERAPIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, CAMPS, AND JOB SKILLS TOOLS. GRANT MADE TO ADVANCE NEURODIVERSITY EFFORTS ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. | 2025 | $5K |
| INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR AUTISM RESEARCH | KANSAS CITY, MO | ANONYMOUS CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP: INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR AUTISM RESEARCH (INSAR) SEATTLE COMMUNITY CONFERENCE ANNUAL MEETING. CHAMPIONED THE SESSION "SUPPORTING THE AUTISTIC WORKFORCE IN IDENTIFYING AND REMOVING BARRIERS IN HUMAN SERVICES." THIS INCLUDED A 70-MINUTE PANEL FEATURING AUTISTIC AND ALLISTIC PROVIDERS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES WHO SHARED THEIR EXPERIENCES AS A PROVIDER, JOURNEY INTO THE WORKFORCE, AND HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR AUTISTIC PEOPLE WHO PLAN TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE. | 2025 | $5K |
| RYTHER | SEATTLE, WA | NEURODIVERSE NORTHWEST CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON SERVICES FOR NEURODIVERGENT YOUTH VIA ASPIRING YOUTH, SEATTLE CREATOR STUDIO AND DELPHI YOUNG ADULTS PROGRAMS. | 2024 | $750 |
| LIFE SKILLS ADVOCATE | KENT, WA | THE CAREER COACHING SUPPORT PROGRAM (CCSP) SUPPORTS COACHING TO HELP NEURODISTINCT INDIVIDUALS STRENGTHEN THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, BUILD SELF-ADVOCACY, AND ACHIEVE WORKPLACE SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOCUSES ON ASSISTING THOSE WHOSE FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WOULD OTHERWISE PREVENT THEM FROM ACCESSING CAREER COACHING SERVICES. CNF DOES NOT DIRECTLY SELECT THE CLIENTS WHO BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM. | 2025 | $160 |
| THE HOW LLC DBA THE HOW SKILLS | BELLINGHAM, WA | THE CAREER COACHING SUPPORT PROGRAM (CCSP) SUPPORTS COACHING TO HELP NEURODISTINCT INDIVIDUALS STRENGTHEN THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, BUILD SELF-ADVOCACY, AND ACHIEVE WORKPLACE SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOCUSES ON ASSISTING THOSE WHOSE FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WOULD OTHERWISE PREVENT THEM FROM ACCESSING CAREER COACHING SERVICES. CNF DOES NOT DIRECTLY SELECT THE CLIENTS WHO BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM. | 2025 | $157 |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.