Diane & Michael Canney Foundation
The Diane & Michael Canney Foundation is a private foundation based in Leesburg, Virginia. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Diane & Michael Canney Foundation at a glance
In short: Diane & Michael Canney Foundation gave $18K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,700
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,180
- -73.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Diane & Michael Canney Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because the 2024 filing is marked as a final return, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17212 Silver Charm Place, Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (703) 725-2495
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diane & Michael Canney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rails to Trails Conservancy ($5K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 50 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were DC (34%), California (25%), Tennessee (17%), New York (10%), and Virginia (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Diane & Michael Canney Foundation gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $172K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rails to Trails Conservancy Washington, DC | 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 San Diego, CA | Helps patients with rare and hard to diagnose illnesses. Identifies physicians and personalized medical experts to assist them. | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | 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 Los Angeles, CA | 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 New York City, NY | Providing care to those in need around the world | $1,000 |
| Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Leesburg, VA | 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 Washington, DC | 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 Memphis, TN | 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 Los Angeles, CA | To ensure that every American has clean, running water forever. | $1,000 |
| Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa Inc Tampa, FL | To rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways. | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 15 in 2024, 3 in 2023, and 12 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $31,809 | $29,418 | $17,700 | 15 | $17,700 | $25,362 | $1,635 |
| 2023 | $16,348 | $466 | $19,696 | $13,500 | 3 | $13,500 | — | $1,842 |
| 2022 | $35,578 | $107,279 | $137,476 | $125,139 | 12 | $125,139 | $55,453 | $2,486 |
| 2021 | $64,387 | $124,119 | $185,149 | $172,090 | 8 | $172,090 | $123,044 | $8,561 |
| 2020 | $121,227 | $94,366 | $109,098 | $24,750 | 12 | — | $94,366 | $8,671 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diane & Michael Canney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work included trails and outdoor access, patient advocacy, medical care and research, wildlife conservation, clean water, public media, and international humanitarian and children’s health work. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy describes its work as connecting communities through trails and creating safe ways to walk, bike, and be active outdoors. SAGE Patient Advocates says it helps patients with serious illnesses identify medical professionals and secure appointments. The DigDeep Right to Water Project describes its work as ensuring equitable access to water and sanitation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $17,700 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest grants included $5,000 to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, $2,500 to SAGE Patient Advocates, and $2,000 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to the American Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, National Geographic Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and the DigDeep Right to Water Project; and $500 each to the Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, Smile Train, and WEDU Public Broadcasting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Canney as president and director, and Michael Canney as vice president and director.
Diane & Michael Canney Foundation is led by Diane Canney, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Canney
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Canney
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 Diane & Michael Canney Foundation
How much does Diane & Michael Canney Foundation give each year?
Diane & Michael Canney Foundation gave $18K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is Diane & Michael Canney Foundation's typical grant size?
Diane & Michael Canney Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,180, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Diane & Michael Canney Foundation give grants?
Diane & Michael Canney Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Tennessee (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), New York City, NY (2 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does Diane & Michael Canney Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Diane & Michael Canney Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Diane & Michael Canney Foundation's largest grantees?
Diane & Michael Canney Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rails to Trails Conservancy ($5,000), Sage Patient Advocates ($2,500) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Diane & Michael Canney Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work included trails and outdoor access, patient advocacy, medical care and research, wildlife conservation, clean water, public media, and international humanitarian and children’s health work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Diane & Michael Canney Foundation?
The foundation’s filing states that it 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 ↑
How much is Diane & Michael Canney Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Diane & Michael Canney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Diane & Michael Canney Foundation's EIN?
Diane & Michael Canney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3949382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Diane & Michael Canney Foundation 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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