Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025
Name of foundation
CANYON INSTITUTE
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)3101 N CENTRAL AVE STE 1490
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PHOENIX, AZ85012
A Employer identification number

86-0977269
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(602) 277-5751
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$41,608,163J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 37,025
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 572,527 978,244  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 701,564
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 19,521,187
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,597,053
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
34,467 667,187  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,345,583 4,242,484  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
193,086 16,339   161,983
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
131,548 64,751   52,517
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
134,219 134,219   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
113,569 47,660   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 27,290 0   26,948
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
26,440 2,045   24,402
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 626,152 265,014   265,850
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,565,205 1,565,205
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,191,357 265,014   1,831,055
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -845,774
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,977,470
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 46,551 82,388 82,388
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 70,387 57,095 57,095
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 35,068 19,030 19,030
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow1,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow   907,752 1,000 1,000
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 38,450,202 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
41,446,383 		41,448,650
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 39,509,960 41,605,896 41,608,163
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 64,961 48,569
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
228,864 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
269,418
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 293,825 317,987
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 33,793,087 35,420,766
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 5,423,048 5,867,143
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 39,216,135 41,287,909
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 39,509,960 41,605,896
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
39,216,135
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-845,774
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
2,917,548
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
41,287,909
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
41,287,909
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED INVESTMENTS P    
b PASSTHROUGH CAPITAL GAINS P    
c GLOBAL ABSOLUTE ALPHA COMPANY A P 2021-07-12 2025-06-30
d YOUNGTOWN LAND D 1997-12-30 2025-10-31
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 18,521,187   18,521,187 0
b       1,588,733
c 200,000   158,979 41,021
d 1,000,000   32,701 967,299
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       0
b       1,588,733
c       41,021
d       967,299
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 2,597,053
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 55,287
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 55,287
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 55,287
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 34,492
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 34,492
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8 733
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 21,528
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowAZ
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowCANYONINSTITUTEARIZONA.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowJON ALTHOUSE Telephone no.right arrow (602) 277-5751

Located atright arrow3101 N CENTRAL AVE STE 1490PHOENIXAZ ZIP+4right arrow85012
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
Yes
 
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
Yes
 
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
MICHAEL ROCHELLE TRUSTEE/CHAIR (TO 5/17/25)
1.50 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
STEVE HAYES TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR
1.00 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
ERIC COOK TRUSTEE/SEC/TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
WILLIAM BROTHERTON JD TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
KIMBERLY TOBEY TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
BRIAN MIDDLETON TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
LORI HORN BUSTAMANTE TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
CHRIS STULL TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
JEFF PETTETT TRUSTEE/CHAIR (AS OF 5/17/25)
1.50 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
MITCHELL C LAIRD CEO/CFO
5.00 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
JON ALTHOUSE COO
13.00 		0 0 0
3101 N CENTRAL AVA SUITE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
LAIRD & ASSOCIATES PC LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 234,558
3101 N CENTRAL AVE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
COMMONFUND INVESTMENT SERVICES 159,049
15 OLD DANBURY RD
WILTON,CT06897
EIDE BAILLY ACCOUNTING, AUDIT AND TAX 71,190
PO BOX 88678
MILWAUKEE,WI53288
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
39,353,946
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
212,155
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
660,568
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
40,226,669
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
40,226,669
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
603,400
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
39,623,269
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
1,981,163
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
1,981,163
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
55,287
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
487
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
55,774
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
1,925,389
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
1,925,389
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
1,925,389
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
1,831,055
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
1,831,055
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 1,925,389
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 1,259,814
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,831,055
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 1,259,814
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 571,241
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		1,354,148
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024....  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
APPLY ONLINE AT HTTPSCANYONINSTITUT
3101 N CENTRAL AVE STE 1490
PHOENIX,AZ85012
(602) 277-5751
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
APPLY ONLINE AT HTTPS://CANYONINSTITUTEARIZONA.ORG/SCHOLARSHIP-APPLICATIONS/AZ NOTE: CANYON INSTITUTE MAY EXTEND ANY DEADLINES IF ALL BUDGETED AMOUNTS CANNOT BE AWARDED. IN CASES WHERE CANYON INSTITUTE DOES NOT RECEIVE ENOUGH APPLICATIONS THAT SATISFY THE ABOVE CRITERIA, THE BOARD MAY EXPAND CRITERIA (E.G. ACCEPT LOWER GPA)
cAny submission deadlines:
MAY 31ST. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
THE ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS ARIZONA RESIDENTS SEEKING CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. THE REQUIREMENTS: 1. APPROVED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - YOU MUST BE ENROLLED AT A PRE-APPROVED CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY [THE APPROVED UNIVERSITIES WERE: AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY - IRVINE, CA, PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, WESTMONT COLLEGE, AND WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY] 2. FULL-TIME - YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST 12 SEMESTER HOURS AT THE TIME YOU RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP. 3. YOU MUST BE TAKING YOUR CLASSES ON CAMPUS. ONLINE STUDENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. 4. GPA - YOU MUST MAINTAIN A 3.0 GPA ON A 4.0 SCALE.
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

25 PROJECT INC

PO BOX 2908
MCKINNEY,TX75070 		N/A PC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 69,400

ORCHARD AFRICA

1176 E WARNER RD STE 201
GILBERT,AZ85296 		N/A PC IMPACT CENTERS - MINISTRY AND CARE SUPPORT 80,000

NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE

PO BOX 4441
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85261 		N/A PC ONE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 100,000

MISSIONS OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL

15025 N 19TH AVE
PHOENIX,AZ85023 		N/A PC COMPUTER LABS FOR SCHOOLS, KENYA 60,000

MERCY HOUSE INITIATIVE

6031 E ROYAL PALM RD
PARADISE VALLEY,AZ85253 		N/A PC WOMAN OF MERCY PROGRAM 50,000

INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD OF THE SBC

3806 MONUMENT AVE
RICHMOND,VA23230 		N/A PC THAILAND BANGKLA MINISTRY 62,600

HEARTFIRE MISSIONS INC

10661 N FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLVD
G-101
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85259 		N/A PC MISSIONS SUPPORT 50,000

GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES

5005 LBJ FREEWAY STE 2200
DALLAS,TX752446152 		N/A PC MISSION:DIGNITY MINISTRY - SUPPORT FOR RETIRED PASTORS AND WIDOWS 200,000

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

3300 W CAMELBACK ROAD PO BOX 11097
PHOENIX,AZ850611097 		N/A PC CANYON RISING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND GCU ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP GRANT 347,885

GOTEN INC

4801 N 19TH AVE
PHOENIX,AZ85015 		N/A PC EMPOWERING REFUGEE YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAM 50,000

FILTER OF HOPE INC

1400 JACK WARNER PKWY NE
TUSCALOOSA,AL35404 		N/A PC UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUPS LIVING WATER PROGRAM (UPG LIVING WATER PROGRAM) 60,000

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

1 N 1ST ST SUITE 719
PHOENIX,AZ85004 		N/A PC SUMMER CAMP & GCU MINISTRIES 80,000

THE SALVATION ARMY

2707 E VAN BUREN ST
PHOENIX,AZ85008 		N/A PC EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM 50,000

DISCIPLE NATIONS ALLIANCE

1110 E MISSOURI AVE
PHOENIX,AZ85014 		N/A PC THE KINGDOMIZER TRAINING PROGRAM 50,000

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE AZ

424 S BEAVER ST
FLAGSTAFF,AZ86001 		N/A PC CAMPUS MINISTRY NEEDS 118,000

BETHESDA FOUNDATION

15475 GLENEAGLE DR
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80921 		N/A PC IN-KIND GRANT - PARCEL OF LAND FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,320

EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT

815 SECOND AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10017 		N/A PC HONDURAS MICRO-FINANCE 70,000
EMILY LITTLEFIELD


C/O CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IRVINE
1530 CONCORDIA WEST
IRVINE,CA92612 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
RYAN MONROE


C/O CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
8432 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA92504 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
RACHAEL PURTELL


C/O POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
3900 LOMALAND DR
SAN DIEGO,CA92106 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
QUINCY MCGINNIS


C/O POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
3900 LOMALAND DR
SAN DIEGO,CA92106 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
ABIGAIL ELLIS


C/O CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
8432 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA92504 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
ALEXANDRA SAVESKI


C/O CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
8432 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA92504 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
NATHAN DICKINSON


C/O POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
3900 LOMALAND DR
SAN DIEGO,CA92106 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
BENJAMIN DOERKSEN


C/O AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY 901 E
ALOSTA AVE
AZUSA,CA91702 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
MEGAN COLLARD


C/O POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
3900 LOMALAND DR
SAN DIEGO,CA92106 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
MARGARET ROWAN


C/O WESTMONT COLLEGE STUDENT
ACCOUNTS 955 LAPAZ RD
SANTA BARBARA,CA93108 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
KATELYN LYONS


C/O WESTMONT COLLEGE STUDENT
ACCOUNTS 955 LAPAZ RD
SANTA BARBARA,CA93108 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
JONATHAN MONROE


C/O CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
8432 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA92504 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
JAIDYN WILSON


C/O POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
3900 LOMALAND DR
SAN DIEGO,CA92106 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
JAE HA LEE


C/O CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
8432 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA92504 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
CAMILLE BEESON


C/O CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IRVINE
1530 CONCORDIA WEST
IRVINE,CA92612 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
TATUM LOPEZ


C/O PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY 24255
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 4301
MALIBU,CA902634301 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
HAILEY YORKMAN


C/O CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
8432 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA92504 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
DAKOTA DODRIDGE


C/O CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
8432 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA92504 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
DANIEL LOUGHBORO


C/O CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
8432 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA92504 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
GABRIELA GRIEPP


C/O SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY 3307
3RD AVENUE WEST SUITE 114
SEATTLE,WA98119 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
KENDALL HOOD


C/O AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY 901 E
ALOSTA AVE
AZUSA,CA91702 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
HANNAH GORDON


C/O CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
8432 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA92504 		NONE I ARIZONA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 1,565,205
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 572,527  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 701,564  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aNET OPERATING INCOME FROM PASS-THROUGH INVESTMENTS 		525990 27,111 14 7,356  
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 27,111 1,281,447 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,308,558
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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right arrow right arrow
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
CANYON INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

86-0977269
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
CANYON INSTITUTE
  		Employer identification number
86-0977269
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST
 
C/O CA BAPTIST FOUNDATION 3210 E GU
 
ONTARIO, CA91761

$ 14,800


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
HINES ENDOWMENT
 
C/O CA BAPTIST FOUNDATION 3210 E GU
 
ONTARIO, CA91761

$ 21,612


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
CANYON INSTITUTE
  		Employer identification number

86-0977269
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
CANYON INSTITUTE
  		Employer identification number

86-0977269
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Additional Data


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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
CANYON INSTITUTE
EIN:
86-0977269
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 131,548 64,751   52,517

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
CANYON INSTITUTE
EIN:
86-0977269
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
FIDELITY 500 INDEX FMV 703,689 703,689
COMMONFUND OCIO GLOBAL EQUITY LLC FMV 12,655,702 12,655,702
CITY NATIONAL BANK DDA FMV 270,802 270,802
CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE GOVERNMENT MM FUND FMV 363,952 363,952
CFI HIGH QUALITY BOND FUND, LLC FMV 3,298,358 3,298,358
CF CREDIT SERIES FMV 1,166,607 1,166,607
GLOBAL ABSOLUTE ALPHA COMPANY A FMV 3,413,563 3,413,563
FIDELITY U.S. BOND INDEX FUND FMV 551,951 551,951
CF REIT PORTFOLIO, LLC FMV 525,166 526,392
GMO RESOURCES CLASS R6 FMV 38,056 38,056
COMMONFUND OCIO GLOBAL EQUITY LLC FMV 3,075,911 3,075,911
CFI MULTI-STRATEGY BOND FUND, LLC FMV 1,167,605 1,167,605
FIDELITY 500 INDEX FMV 104,514 104,514
FIDELITY U.S. BOND INDEX FUND FMV 49,438 49,438
CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE GOVERNMENT MM FUND FMV 48,220 48,220
FIDELITY GLOBAL EX U.S. INDEX FUND FMV 26,709 26,709
CITY NATIONAL BANK DDA FMV 2,100 2,100
CCI-SSG GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY FUND II, LP FMV 1,571,463 1,571,463
COMMONFUND REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY FUND FMV 1,094,496 1,094,496
CCI-SSG GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY FUND FMV 982,559 982,559
VENTURE PARTNERS XII FMV 834,912 834,912
COMMONFUND REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY FD II FMV 752,723 752,723
CCI-SSG GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY FUND III, LP FMV 730,556 730,556
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PRTNRS 2020 FMV 721,826 721,826
NATURAL RESOURCES PARTNERS XI FMV 645,524 645,524
VENTURE PARTNERS XIII FMV 543,507 543,507
CF OCIO CORE REAL ESTATE FUND, LLC FMV 548,230 548,230
NATURAL RESOURCES PARTNERS X FMV 537,545 537,545
COMMONFUND PRIVATE CREDIT FUND II, L.P. FMV 505,326 505,326
CCI-OCIO GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY FUND IV FMV 486,661 486,661
VENTURE PARTNERS XI FMV 475,341 475,341
VENTURE PARTNERS XIV FMV 362,720 362,720
COMMONFUND PRIVATE CREDIT FUND 2018, L.P FMV 351,665 351,665
OCIO GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY FUND V, L.P. FMV 325,226 325,226
COMMONFUND PRIVATE CREDIT FUND III, L.P. FMV 260,944 260,944
VENTURE PARTNERS XV FMV 228,079 228,079
CERBERUS OFFSHORE LLOF III, L.P. FMV 176,812 177,853
COMMONFUND REAL ESTATE & INFRASTRUCTURE OPP FD III FMV 176,931 176,931
NATURAL RESOURCES PARTNERS XII FMV 161,684 161,684
SSG REALTY OPPORTUNITIES FUND 2014 FMV 68,726 68,726
ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS PRTNRS II FMV 51,978 51,978
CAPITAL PARTNERS VII, LP FMV 359,087 359,087
CAPITAL PARTNERS VIII, LP FMV 306,722 306,722
CAPITAL PARTNERS IX, LP FMV 82,260 82,260
CENTRAL BAPTIST TRUST FMV 421,902 421,902
HINES MEMORIAL TRUST FMV 203,299 203,299
GLADYS THOMPSON TRUST FMV 15,336 15,336

TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
CANYON INSTITUTE
EIN:
86-0977269
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 193,086 16,339   161,983


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
CANYON INSTITUTE
EIN:
86-0977269
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INSURANCE 14,489 1,847   12,642
BANK FEES 852 198   654
PAPERLESS TECHNOLOGY 9,624 0   9,624
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 1,465 0   1,465
POSTAGE 10 0   17


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
CANYON INSTITUTE
EIN:
86-0977269
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
K-1 OTHER INCOME 0 667,187 0
NET OPERATING INCOME FROM PASS-THROUGH INVESTMENTS 34,467   34,467


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
CANYON INSTITUTE
EIN:
86-0977269
Description Amount
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENT 2,917,548


TY 2024 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
CANYON INSTITUTE
EIN:
86-0977269
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY 228,864 269,418


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
CANYON INSTITUTE
EIN:
86-0977269
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT BROKER FEES 134,219 134,219   0


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
CANYON INSTITUTE
EIN:
86-0977269
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
REAL ESTATE TAXES 35,568 35,568   0
EXCISE TAX 76,419 0   0
K-1 FLOW THROUGH FOREIGN TAXES 0 12,092   0
STATE TAXES 1,582 0   0