Cannon School
CONCORD, NC · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Cannon School has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
CANNON SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 1968 AND IS A NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL THAT FOCUSES ON THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT. THE SCHOOL OCCUPIES A 65-ACRE CAMPUS JUST OFF THE I-85 CORRIDOR IN CONCORD, NC. APPROXIMATELY 1058 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED AT THE SCHOOL DURING THE FISCAL YEAR IN GRADES JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE. CANNON ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO STRETCH TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AND BECOME ENGAGED STUDENTS AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS. CANNON'S LOWER SCHOOL STRESSES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, WITH A BALANCE OF ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND AN EMPHASIS ON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. CANNON'S MIDDLE SCHOOL PROVIDES A CLIMATE FOR EMERGING YOUNG ADULTS TO NURTURE THEIR LOVE OF LEARNING, STRENGTHEN THEIR SELF CONCEPT, AND EXPLORE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. CANNON'S UPPER SCHOOL DEDICATES ITSELF TO DEVELOPING TEACHING PRACTICES AND CURRICULUM THAT EQUIP STUDENTS TO LEARN HOW TO LEARN AND IS BASED ON TRADITIONAL COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Cannon School
$2M in foundation grants on record from 19 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Foothills Foundation | $875K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $211K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $207K | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $185K | 5 |
| Cannon Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust | $100K | 1 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $80K | 3 |
| Wcnc Cannon Charitable Trust | $46K | 2 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation | $42K | 17 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $31K | 1 |
Leadership
WHIT BROWN — DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE (Principal officer)
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