Verna O Canova Foundation
Accepts applications
Verna O Canova Foundation is a private foundation in Marine on St Croix, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $266,500 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$266,500
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $353,242 the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $353,242 | 27 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $266,500 | 26 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Verna O Canova Foundation Co Kriste 23 Summer Street, Cohasset, MA 02025 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 285-8591 |
| What to submit | See the foundation's website for application forms and instructions |
| Deadlines | By the end of february |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Verna O Canova Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $231,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James P Harrington Organization | Program and events support | $20,000 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | Wellness support | $15,000 |
| Community Music School | Music lessons and instruments | $15,000 |
| Kidspeace Children's Hospital | General funding | $15,000 |
| Manito Life Center | Equine therapy services | $15,000 |
| Repertory Dance Theatre | Dance program support | $15,000 |
| Via of the Lehigh Valley | Mission and program support | $15,000 |
| Aspire to Autonomy Inc | Program and events support | $10,000 |
| Bloom for Women Inc | Program and events support | $10,000 |
| Community Bike Works | Earn a bike program | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Net | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Guardian Support Agency Inc | Mission and program support | $10,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Italian Band | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County | Meals program | $10,000 |
| Project of Easton | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Ripple Community Inc | Rci village | $10,000 |
| Share Care Faith in Action | Caregiving assistance support | $10,000 |
| The Literacy Center | Adult literacy programs | $10,000 |
| Touchstone Theatre | Arts education | $10,000 |
| Miller-Keystone Blood Center | Charitable operations | $7,000 |
| The Allentown Band Inc | Charitable operations | $7,000 |
| Pioneer Band of Allentown Inc | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Sync Recovery Foundation | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| The Velodrome Fund | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Macungie Band | Charitable operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristen Landreth Dean
- Philip E Canova
- Parker Landreth
Questions people ask
Does Verna O Canova Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By the end of february.
How much does Verna O Canova Foundation give?
$266,500 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Verna O Canova Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristen Landreth Dean (President), Philip E Canova (Vice President, Treasurer) and Parker Landreth (Secretary, Director).
What does Verna O Canova Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.