Joannides Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joannides Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $588,870 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $725 and the largest $293,850. 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$588,870
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$725
- Largest grant$293,850
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $175,433 the year before.
32% 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 | $175,433 | 78 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $588,870 | 64 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Joannides 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 Joannides Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 4 | $295,050 |
| Wyoming | 36 | $146,180 |
| New York | 4 | $115,280 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $6,900 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,850 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Demetrious Greek Orthodox Church | General support | $293,850 |
| Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Holy Apostles Orthodox Christian Church of Cheyenne | General support | $37,275 |
| Discover Cheyenne | General support | $35,800 |
| American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association | General support | $22,185 |
| St Mary's School Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Hope Campus | General support | $11,000 |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church National Shrine | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Laramie County | General support | $7,000 |
| Leadership 100 | General support | $5,000 |
| St George Greek Orthodox Church | General support | $3,850 |
| Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | General support | $3,075 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver | General support | $3,000 |
| National Hellenic Society | General support | $2,500 |
| St Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church | General support | $2,250 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Longs Peak Council | General support | $2,000 |
| Laramie County Community College Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| The ALS Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Laramie County Library Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom | General support | $1,500 |
| Daughters of Penolope | General support | $1,500 |
| National Western Stock Show - Citizen of the Year | General support | $1,500 |
| Comea Shelter | General support | $1,000 |
| Orthodox Christian Mission Center | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Wyoming - Cowboy Joe Club | General support | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish of Wyoming | General support | $1,000 |
| Wyoming Children's Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Brazilian Jio Jitsu | General support | $1,000 |
| Harlem Middle School | General support | $1,000 |
| Davis Hospice Center | General support | $750 |
| Safehouse | General support | $750 |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter | General support | $700 |
| Rotary Club Foundation | General support | $560 |
| American Hellenic Institute | General support | $500 |
| American Society for Deaf Children | General support | $500 |
| Border Community Alliance | General support | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General support | $500 |
| Cheyenne Day of Giving | General support | $500 |
| Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy J Joannides
- Christopher J Joannides
- Angela S Johansen
- Nickolas S Joannides
- Andrew L Joannides
Questions people ask
Does Joannides Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joannides Family Foundation give?
$588,870 in tax year 2024, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $725.
Who runs Joannides Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy J Joannides (Chairman), Christopher J Joannides (Director), Angela S Johansen (Director) and Nickolas S Joannides (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Joannides Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.