Cannon Family Foundation Inc
Cannon Family Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, and the filing states that the foundation’s remaining assets had been distributed in December 2020; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Cannon Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cannon Family Foundation Inc gave $82K across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $81,513
- +2758.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $7,410
- +1718.8% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $105
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cannon Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported in its final filing and should not be treated as a current application route.
- Contact
Mailing address: 888 Seventh Ave, New York, NY 10106
Phone: (212) 586-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cannon Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Cannon Family Foundation LLC ($79K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (98%), followed by New Jersey (1%). The filing also reports shares of 0% for recipients in Rhode Island, Washington, DC, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cannon Family Foundation Inc gives
- 45% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $82K (2020). In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon Family Foundation LLC New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $79,217 |
| St Francis Hospital Roslyn, NY | Program Activities | $800 |
| CSC Trenton, NJ | Program Activities | $536 |
| Plan USA Warwick, RI | Program Activities | $315 |
| Bay Head Fire Bay Head, NJ | Program Activities | $140 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Charitable Organization | $105 |
| Sacred Heart Church Bay Head, NJ | Catholic Church | $100 |
| Silver Shield New York, NY | Police Activities | $100 |
| First Congregational Church Westfield, NJ | Charitable Organization | $100 |
| St Patrick's Cathedral New York, NY | Charity | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $24,432 | $86,267 | $81,513 | 11 | $63,006 | $5,598 |
| 2019 | $188,936 | $1,497 | $10,513 | $2,852 | 7 | — | $11,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cannon Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $81,513. The grants ranged from $50 to $79,217, with a median grant of $105. The largest listed grant was $79,217 to CANNON FAMILY FOUNDATION LLC in New York, for “CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.” Other listed grants included $800 to ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL for “PROGRAM ACTIVITIES,” $536 to CSC for “PROGRAM ACTIVITIES,” and $315 to PLAN USA for “PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.”
The filing also lists contributions to a fire department, churches, a police-related organization, Planned Parenthood, and S Komen, with the stated purposes including charitable organization, program activities, Catholic church, police activities, and charity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists THOMAS J CANNON III as president.
Cannon Family Foundation Inc is led by Thomas J. Cannon III, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Thomas J. Cannon III
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Cannon Family Foundation Inc
How much does Cannon Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Cannon Family Foundation Inc gave $82K across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $3K across 7 grants.
What is Cannon Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cannon Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $105, and its average grant was $7,410, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cannon Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Cannon Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Bay Head, NJ (2 grants).
Does Cannon Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Cannon Family Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Activities" (4 grants) and "Charitable Organization" (4 grants).
Who are Cannon Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cannon Family Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Cannon Family Foundation LLC ($79,217), St Francis Hospital ($800) and CSC ($536), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from Cannon Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Cannon Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Cannon Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cannon Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cannon Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3505286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does Cannon Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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