Canfora Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Canfora Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Burr Ridge, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,000 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 10 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 16 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Canfora Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Canfora Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $35,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua's Place | General support | $10,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Farm Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $5,000 |
| Imerman Angels | General support | $5,000 |
| New Moms | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Syracuse University | General support | $5,000 |
| The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston | General support | $5,000 |
| Down at the Farm | General support | $2,500 |
| Evanston Grows | General support | $2,500 |
| Mercy Homes | General support | $2,500 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | General support | $2,500 |
| Pilot Light | General support | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Friends of St Victor's Catholic Church | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Canfora
- Teresa Canfora
- Rachel Canfora
- Jessica Mavrogenes
- Barry Edmonson
Questions people ask
Does Canfora Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Canfora Family Foundation Inc give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Canfora Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Canfora (Director), Teresa Canfora (Director), Rachel Canfora (Director) and Jessica Mavrogenes (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Canfora Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.