Diane & Michael Canney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Diane & Michael Canney Foundation is a private foundation in Leesburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,700 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$17,700
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13,500 the year before.
93% of its 2024 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 | $13,500 | 3 | $39,032 |
| 2024 | $17,700 | 15 | $0 |
How to apply
Diane & Michael Canney 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 Diane & Michael Canney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 3 | $4,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 3 | $1,750 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,450 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Dedicated to building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike & be active outdoors | $5,000 |
| Sage Patient Advocates | Helps patients with rare and hard to diagnose illnesses. Identifies physicians and personalized medical experts to assist them. | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Providing advanced patient care, conducts groundbreaking biomedical research, and trains future healthcare leaders, serving as a leading academic medical institution | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the united states, helping people prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies through blood donations, support for military families, and humanitarian aid | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Providing care to those in need around the world | $1,000 |
| Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy | Working to preserve, protect, and restore wildlife habitat in loudoun county, virginia, through education, citizen science, conservation advocacy, and community engagement | $1,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Increase and difuse geographic knowledge and use the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to iluminate and protect the wonder of the world | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hopsital | Advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, ensuring that families never receive a bill for care, travel, housing, or food. | $1,000 |
| The Digdeep Right to Water Project | To ensure that every american has clean, running water forever. | $1,000 |
| Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa Inc | To rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways. | $500 |
| Smile Train Inc | Smile train empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. | $500 |
| Wedu Public Broadcasting | Providing educational, informative, and culturally enriching content through television and digital media, serving as a trusted source of public media for the west central florida community | $500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Prevention animal cruelty through rescue, advocacy, and shelter support, striving to ensure the humane treatment and welfare of animals nationwide. | $250 |
| Friends of the Shenandoah Trail | Developing, maintaining, and promoting the shenandoah rail trail as a safe, accessible, and scenic pathway for outdoor recreation, community connection, and economic development. | $250 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc | Produce and broadcast programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit that recognize viewers and listeners' intelligence, curiosity and interest in the world around them. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Canney
- Michael Canney
Questions people ask
Does Diane & Michael Canney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Diane & Michael Canney Foundation give?
$17,700 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Diane & Michael Canney Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane Canney (President & Director) and Michael Canney (VP & Director).
What does Diane & Michael Canney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.