Joannides Family Foundation
The Joannides Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 2024, it reported 64 grants totaling $588,870 to charitable organizations, including religious organizations, community groups, and educational institutions.
Joannides Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joannides Family Foundation gave $589K across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Arizona. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $588,870
- +235.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,201
- +309.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $725
- Total assets
- $2,304,263
- +66.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (17 of 63, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (50% 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 Joannides Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10013 Wayne Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82009
Phone: (307) 634-1511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joannides Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Demetrious Greek Orthodox Church ($294K). Together the top 10 received $542K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
328 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 326 grants of 328 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as going primarily to recipients in Arizona (50%), Wyoming (25%), and New York (20%), with smaller shares in Arkansas (2%) and Colorado (1%). Its 2024 grants also included recipients in other states, including Minnesota, Kansas, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joannides Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 63 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $875 repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 258% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 898% 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 $164K (2021) to $589K (2024). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $589K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Demetrious Greek Orthodox Church Tucson, AZ | General Support | $293,850 |
| Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Holy Apostles Orthodox Christian Church of Cheyenne Cheyenne, WY | General Support | $37,275 |
| Discover Cheyenne Cheyenne, WY | General Support | $35,800 |
| American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Cheyenne, WY | General Support | $22,185 |
| St Mary's School Foundation Cheyenne, WY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hope Campus Fort Smith, AR | General Support | $11,000 |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church National Shrine New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Laramie County Cheyenne, WY | General Support | $7,000 |
| Leadership 100 New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,304,263 | $1,559,240 | $639,688 | $588,870 | 64 | $588,870 | $72,240 | $65,592 |
| 2023 | $1,384,711 | $866,724 | $197,109 | $175,433 | 78 | $175,433 | $20,048 | $59,677 |
| 2022 | $715,096 | $953,325 | $242,100 | $206,332 | 50 | $206,332 | $325 | $5,989 |
| 2021 | $3,871 | $191,500 | $193,299 | $164,385 | 71 | $164,385 | — | $621 |
| 2020 | $5,670 | $200,000 | $197,546 | $181,490 | 65 | — | — | $1,343 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joannides Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation says it supports the Patriarchate of Constantinople and its religious, educational, and philanthropic institutions. Discover Cheyenne says it develops and promotes tourism within Laramie County, Wyoming, while St. Mary’s School Foundation says it raises funds and builds an endowment to support St. Mary’s Catholic School.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations working in areas such as ALS research and support, public library services, adoption and family advocacy, and harm reduction and overdose prevention.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 64 grants totaling $588,870. Grants ranged from $100 to $293,850, with a median grant of $725. Listed purposes for the largest grants were general support.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $293,850 to St Demetrious Greek Orthodox Church in Tucson, Arizona; $100,000 to the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation in New York, New York; $37,275 to Holy Apostles Orthodox Christian Church of Cheyenne; and $35,800 to Discover Cheyenne. Other grants included $22,185 to the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association in Cheyenne, $20,000 to St. Mary’s School Foundation, and $11,000 to Hope Campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy J Joannides as chairman. Directors listed are Christopher J Joannides, Angela S Johansen, Nickolas S Joannides, and Andrew L Joannides.
Joannides Family Foundation is led by Timothy J. Joannides, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy J. Joannides
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew L. Joannides
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Joannides
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nickolas S. Joannides
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela S. Johansen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Angela S. Joannides (2020–2023) — Director
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 Joannides Family Foundation
How much does Joannides Family Foundation give each year?
Joannides Family Foundation gave $589K across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 78 grants.
What is Joannides Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Joannides Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $725, and its average grant was $9,201, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joannides Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Joannides Family Foundation give grants?
Joannides Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (25%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cheyenne, WY (28 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Tucson, AZ (3 grants) and Casper, WY (3 grants).
Does Joannides Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joannides Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joannides Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Joannides Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Demetrious Greek Orthodox Church ($293,850), Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation ($100,000) and Holy Apostles Orthodox Christian Church of Cheyenne ($37,275), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joannides Family Foundation?
Joannides Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $589K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joannides Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation says it supports the Patriarchate of Constantinople and its religious, educational, and philanthropic institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joannides Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joannides Family Foundation's EIN?
Joannides Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3903831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joannides Family 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.
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
Live grants for the work Joannides Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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