Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey
Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $215,798 to charitable organizations in Florida and New York.
Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey at a glance
In short: Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey gave $216K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,798
- +47.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,387
- +47.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,360
- Total assets
- $1,495,700
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8020 Sanderling Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
Phone: (518) 527-4457
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sarasota Classic Car Museum ($52K). Together the top 10 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 77 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 39% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 173% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 233% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2021) to $216K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Classic Car Museum Sarasota, FL | General Support | $52,246 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Sarasota, FL | General Support | $50,032 |
| The Fort Ticonderoga Association Ticonderoga, NY | General Support | $33,324 |
| Lake George Association Inc Lake George, NY | General Support | $30,658 |
| Sarasota Ballet of Florida Inc Sarasota, FL | General Support | $14,172 |
| Ringling College of Art and Design Inc Sarasota, FL | General Support | $8,989 |
| Luzerne Music Center Inc Lake Luzerne, NY | General Support | $7,666 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc Sarasota, FL | General Support | $5,360 |
| Glen Falls Hospital Foundation Glen Falls, NY | General Support | $4,993 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY | General Support | $3,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,495,700 | $54,494 | $227,563 | $215,798 | 15 | $215,998 | $42,929 | $92,773 |
| 2023 | $1,463,227 | $39,649 | $156,650 | $146,102 | 15 | $146,102 | $41,663 | $87,965 |
| 2022 | $1,570,329 | $-5,652 | $120,021 | $108,621 | 16 | $108,621 | $36,126 | $92,988 |
| 2021 | $1,696,002 | $80,761 | $91,723 | $79,007 | 17 | $79,007 | $80,761 | $98,272 |
| 2020 | $1,706,964 | $44,257 | $118,233 | $110,090 | 14 | — | $39,257 | $77,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a broader mission for the foundation. Its program description is “adjustment for difference between FMV and book value of noncash grants.”
Its 2024 grantees include organizations in the arts, healthcare, education, history, and child welfare. For example, the Sarasota Classic Car Museum says its mission is to acquire, preserve, and exhibit significant cars of the 20th century and support research and learning about the automobile’s impact on American life. Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation describes itself as the philanthropic partner helping Sarasota Memorial Health Care System bring care to the community. The Fort Ticonderoga Association says it works to preserve and interpret the past and foster discussion of America’s military heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $215,798. Grants ranged from $60 to $52,246, with a median of $5,360. The largest awards included $52,246 to Sarasota Classic Car Museum, $50,032 to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, and $33,324 to The Fort Ticonderoga Association. Other grants included $14,172 to Sarasota Ballet of Florida, $7,666 to Luzerne Music Center, and $3,750 to Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ada Cannon Bailey and Bob Bailey as directors.
Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ada Cannon Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey
How much does Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey give each year?
Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey gave $216K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $146K across 15 grants.
What is Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey's typical grant size?
Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey's median grant in 2024 was $5,360, and its average grant was $14,387, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey that year got $21K on average.
Where does Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey give grants?
Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey gives mostly in Florida: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (6 grants) and Saratoga Springs, NY (2 grants).
Does Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey's largest grantees?
Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey's largest 2024 grantees include Sarasota Classic Car Museum ($52,246), Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($50,032) and The Fort Ticonderoga Association ($33,324), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey?
Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $216K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey fund?
The filing does not state a broader mission for the foundation. Its program description is “adjustment for difference between FMV and book value of noncash grants.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey's EIN?
Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1765972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bob & Ginger Cannon Bailey accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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