Canarelli Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Canarelli Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.3 million in 81 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $2.4 million | 61 | $15.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 70 | $14.6 million |
| 2025 | $3.3 million | 81 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
Canarelli 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 Canarelli Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 66 | $3.0 million |
| California | 6 | $214,660 |
| New York | 2 | $40,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $13,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopelink of Southern Nevada | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Nevada | General & Unrestricted | $184,134 |
| Help of Southern Nevada | General & Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| VMSN Inc | Southern NEVADA FUND | $150,000 |
| Westcare Foundation Inc | Nevada fund | $150,000 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation Inc | Southern Nevada FUND | $100,000 |
| Nevada Ballet Theatre | George Balanchine's The Nutcracker | $100,000 |
| Nevada Ballet Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Olive Crest | Southern Nevada FUND | $100,000 |
| Opportunity Village Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army | Southern NEVADA FUND | $100,000 |
| St Judes Ranch for Children-Nevada Region Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| ALS United Nevada | General & Unrestricted | $95,000 |
| Nevada Blind Childrens Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School | Mark 10:14 program | $80,000 |
| United States Veterans Initiative | Las Vegas FUND | $80,000 |
| Clark County Public Education Foundation Inc | teacher fast track program | $75,000 |
| Edward Kline Memorial Homeless Veterans Fund | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Alliance for Childhood Diseases | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Capability Health & Human Services | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada | Saint Vincent Apartments | $50,000 |
| Grant A Gift Autism Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Spread the Word Nevada | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| United Way of Southern Nevada Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | Nevada Chapter | $35,000 |
| F E A T of Southern Nevada | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Girls on the Run Las Vegas | General & Unrestricted | $27,737 |
| Ability Center of Southern Nevada Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| C A R E Chest of Sierra Nevada | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Casa Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Collaboration Center Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends for Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Departme | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Future Smiles | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Real Talk Youth Impact Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Serving Our Kids Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 1 Shine Youth | Manifest Academy Program Las Vegas | $20,000 |
| American National Red Cross | NEVADA home fire financial assistance FUND | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alyssa Canarelli
- Heidi E Canarelli
- Jeffrey L Canarelli
- Lawrence D Canarelli
- Teresa Dennis
- Robert M Evans
- Tina M Goode
- Stacia Lemke
Questions people ask
Does Canarelli Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Canarelli Family Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2025, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Canarelli Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alyssa Canarelli (Dir), Heidi E Canarelli (Dir, Pres), Jeffrey L Canarelli (Dir) and Lawrence D Canarelli (Dir) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Canarelli Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.