Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family
The Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Established in August 2000, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on grantmaking to support various nonprofit causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+19.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$343K
+14.7% YoY
Grant Count
59
+5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+8.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on file. However, based on grantmaking activity, the foundation supports causes in education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 29 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $2,575 to $10,000. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across Indiana, the District of Columbia, and New York, with a primary emphasis on Indiana-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,624,516
- Total Revenues: $424,939
- Total Expenses: $312,255
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation has maintained stable financial operations since its establishment, with no outstanding liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,136,820 | $2,624,516 | $2,500,156 |
| Revenue | $798,162 | $424,939 | $255,749 |
| Expenses | $364,492 | $312,255 | $326,095 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $345,330 | $303,737 | $317,157 |
| Net Investment Income | $234,006 | $420,498 | $255,681 |
| Distributable Amount | $335,481 | $289,946 | $285,300 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISA CANAVATI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH CANAVATI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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