Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation
Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $320K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $94K.
Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation gave $58K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,056
- +129.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,676
- +91.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,403
- Total assets
- $319,751
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Oaks ($32K). Together the top 6 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $58K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Spokane Valley, WA | Community Enrichment | $32,194 |
| Grace Christian Fellowship Spokane, WA | Community Enrichment | $13,400 |
| New Heights Church Vancouver, WA | Community Enrichment | $6,006 |
| Path of Life Spokane, WA | Community Enrichment | $4,800 |
| Common Ground Bloomfield Hills, MI | Community Enrichment | $1,200 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Community Enrichment | $456 |
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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 | $319,751 | $94,482 | $66,170 | $58,056 | 6 | $58,056 | $94,482 | $46,120 |
| 2023 | $291,439 | $18,180 | $27,947 | $25,263 | 5 | $25,263 | $9,738 | $35,069 |
| 2022 | $304,206 | $11,968 | $44,792 | $44,216 | 5 | $44,216 | $11,968 | $36,453 |
| 2021 | $333,251 | $100,574 | $57,709 | $57,700 | 3 | $57,700 | $68,708 | $34,734 |
| 2020 | $540,952 | $540,952 | — | — | — | — | — | $13,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Cvancara
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Cvancara
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Cvancara
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 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 Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation
How much does Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation give each year?
Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation gave $58K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 5 grants.
What is Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,403, and its average grant was $9,676, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation give grants?
Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (2 grants).
Does Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Enrichment" (6 grants).
Who are Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation's largest grantees?
Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Oaks ($32,194), Grace Christian Fellowship ($13,400) and New Heights Church ($6,006), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation?
Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation reported $320K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation?
Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Spokane, WA. It holds $320K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation's EIN?
Dr Joseph and Anne Cvancara Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2401286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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