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Canton Community Foundation Inc

EIN 38-2898615 · Canton, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS THAT REFLECT THE VALUES AND INTERESTS THAT ENHANCE THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
34.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
3
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$71,087, president &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $2.0 million spent. THE CANTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN DOING BUSINESS AS THE LOCAL IMPACT ALLIANCE (LIA) SERVES THE CANTON, PLYMOUTH, WESTLAND, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. LIA RECOGNIZES THE UNIQUE FUNCTIONS OF EACH INITIATIVE WITH EACH INITIATIVE'S INTERESTS MADE PROMINENT. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PLYMOUTH AND THE WESTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS FOCUS ON THE NEEDS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. THE GIVING HOPE, WOMENS' GIVING CIRCLE SEEKS TO EDUCATE WOMEN ABOUT PHILANTHROPY WHILE FOCUSING ON THE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN THE REGION. EAGLES FOR CHILDREN FOCUSES ON CHILDREN'S CHARITIES IN THE REGION. LIA SERVES AS A CONVENER FOR COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS; IDENTIFIES GRANT-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES; ASSISTS SMALL, REGIONAL NONPROFITS IN THEIR MISSION; AND HOSTS NONPROFIT AGENCY FUNDS TO ASSURE CONTINUED SOURCES OF INCOME TO THOSE AGENCIES. THE CANTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN DOING BUSINESS AS THE LOCAL IMPACT ALLIANCE (LIA) SERVES THE CANTON, PLYMOUTH, WESTLAND, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. LIA RECOGNIZES THE UNIQUE FUNCTIONS OF EACH INITIATIVE WITH EACH INITIATIVE'S INTERESTS MADE PROMINENT. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PLYMOUTH AND THE WESTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS FOCUS ON THE NEEDS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. THE GIVING HOPE, WOMENS' GIVING CIRCLE SEEKS TO EDUCATE WOMEN ABOUT PHILANTHROPY WHILE FOCUSING ON THE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN THE REGION. EAGLES FOR CHILDREN FOCUSES ON CHILDREN'S CHARITIES IN THE REGION. LIA SERVES AS A CONVENER FOR COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS; IDENTIFIES GRANT-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES; ASSISTS SMALL, REGIONAL NONPROFITS IN THEIR MISSION; AND HOSTS NONPROFIT AGENCY FUNDS TO ASSURE CONTINUED SOURCES OF INCOME TO THOSE AGENCIES.
  2. $304,011 spent. THE CANTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PLYMOUTH AND THE WESTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL BOUND STUDENTS. A SCHOLARSHIP AT CCF, CFP, AND WCF EMPOWRS THE DONOR TO HELP LOCAL STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER DREAMS. OUR CUTTING-EDGE APPLICATION PROCESS MAKES THE PROCESS EASY FOR STUDENTS AND REVIEWERS TO USE. OUR SCHOLARSHIP DONORS CONSIST OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ALBE TO DESIGN THEIR UNIQUE CRITERIA FOR THEIR SCHOLARSHIP. SINCE 1989, OVER 2.2 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO OVER 1700 STUDENTS.
  3. $1,826 spent. THE LOCAL IMPACT ALLIANCE HOSTS THE LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES IN THE CANTON, PLYMOUTH, AND WESTLAND COMMUNITIES. TOPICS ARE SUGGESTED BY THE COMMUNITY AND THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY THE LIA STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS. RECENT TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED FIREARM SAFETY, LONG COVID, PROTECTION OF THE LOCAL WATERSHED, PLANTING POLLINATOR GARDENS, BANNED BOOKS, LITERACY AND ESL FOR COMMUNITY'S IMMAGRANT POPULATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ELDER FRAUD, ENVIRONMENTAL BEAUTIFICATION AND SUSTAINABILITY, AND PROGRAMMING FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. THE FLAGSHIP TOPIC IS INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS. VETERANS ARE INVITED TO HEAR SPEAKERS ABOUT HEALTH CARE AND OTHER BENEFITS AND DISCUSS INDIVIDUAL CONCERNS WITH ADVOCATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Oregon Community Foundation (Portland, OR), EIN 23-7315673. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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