Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $251,487 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $490 and the largest $211,000. 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$251,487
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$490
- Largest grant$211,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $342,658 the year before.
53% 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 | $298,799 | 56 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $342,658 | 59 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $251,487 | 56 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation 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 Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York. It also paid $527 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $211,500 |
| Indiana | 26 | $30,257 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,520 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1,215 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $264 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $250 |
| Colorado | 2 | $204 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Donor Advised Fund | Donation | $211,000 |
| Community Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Catherine University | Donation | $5,000 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio | Donation | $2,080 |
| Humane Fort Wayne | Donation | $2,000 |
| St Mary Mother of God Catholic Chu | Feeding the homeless | $2,000 |
| Fort Wayne Medical Society Foundati | Donation | $1,200 |
| Stillwater Hospice | Donation | $1,190 |
| Bright Stars of Bethlehem | General operations | $1,010 |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Humane Fort Wayne | Donation | $1,000 |
| Indiana Center for Middle East Peac | Donation | $1,000 |
| Indiana Center for Middle East Peac | Donation | $1,000 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio | Donation | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Donation | $1,000 |
| Embassy Theatre Foundation | Donation | $527 |
| St Joseph Missions | General donation | $515 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Donation | $515 |
| Bright Stars of Bethlehem | General operations | $510 |
| Individual | Church planting | $500 |
| Arts United | 2025 annual fund | $500 |
| Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control | Donation | $500 |
| Fort Wayne Medical Society Alliance | Donation | $500 |
| Matthew 25 | Donation | $500 |
| PBS Fort Wayne | Donation | $500 |
| Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ | Donation | $500 |
| Supershot | Annual appeal | $500 |
| The Carter Center | Donation | $500 |
| Perfect Paws Rescue | Donation | $480 |
| Arbor Day | Donation | $264 |
| Healthier Moms & Babies | 2025 appeal | $250 |
| Hope's Harbor | Donation | $250 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Donation | $250 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Donation | $250 |
| National Park Foundation | Donation | $250 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Donation | $250 |
| Institute for Research Middle Easte | Donation | $200 |
| St John Chyrsostom | Donation | $165 |
| Compassion and Choices | Donation | $104 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha | Donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Isa Canavati
- Elizabeth Canavati
Questions people ask
Does Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation give?
$251,487 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $490.
Who runs Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Isa Canavati (Trustee) and Elizabeth Canavati (Trustee).
What does Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and health.