Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw
Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw is a public charity based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Formed in 1939, it distributes income from trust investments to charities named in its governing document.
Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw at a glance
In short: Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $141K), mostly in North Carolina. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,414,955
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $141,496
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $141,496
- Total assets
- $15,778,296
- +5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw
- Contact
Mailing address: 15025 Ballancroft Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (336) 881-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cabarrus Youth Development Center ($141K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $999K (2019) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus Youth Development Center Concord, NC | General Support Grant | $141,496 |
| Crossnore School Crossnore, NC | General Support Grant | $141,496 |
| Barium Springs Home for Children Statesville, NC | General Support Grant | $141,496 |
| Nazareth Children's Home Rockwell, NC | General Support Grant | $141,496 |
| American Children's Home Lexington, NC | General Support Grant | $141,496 |
| Concord Fire Department Charitable Trust Charlotte, NC | General Support Grant | $141,495 |
| Grandfather Home for Children Banner Elk, NC | General Support Grant | $141,495 |
| Forest Hill United Methodist Church Concord, NC | General Support Grant | $141,495 |
| Masonic Home for Children at Oxford Oxford, NC | General Support Grant | $141,495 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County Concord, NC | General Support Grant | $141,495 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,778,296 | $2,341,693 | $1,589,896 | $1,414,955 | 10 | $2,341,693 |
| 2024 | $15,026,499 | $1,606,795 | $1,515,248 | $1,331,558 | 10 | $1,606,795 |
| 2023 | $14,934,952 | $2,254,268 | $1,429,893 | $1,287,904 | 10 | $2,254,268 |
| 2022 | $14,110,577 | $846,970 | $1,405,543 | $1,257,460 | 10 | $846,970 |
| 2021 | $14,669,150 | $1,019,376 | $1,281,514 | $1,145,470 | 10 | $1,019,376 |
| 2020 | $14,931,288 | $1,025,117 | $1,214,706 | $1,076,530 | 10 | $1,025,117 |
| 2019 | $15,127,382 | $140,187 | $1,116,003 | $999,020 | 10 | $140,187 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that income from its trust investments is distributed to the charities named in its governing document. Its 2025 grants included general support for children’s homes, youth organizations, a church, and a fire department charitable trust.
Among the grantees, Nazareth Children’s Home describes its mission as providing services that empower youth and families to develop solutions for successful outcomes. Barium Springs Home for Children and Grandfather Home for Children describe the Children’s Hope Alliance mission as providing hope, health, and healing for generations. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the funder’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the funder awarded 10 grants totaling $1,414,955. Grants ranged from $141,495 to $141,496, with a median of $141,496. All 10 listed grants were for general support.
Notable 2025 grants included $141,496 each to Cabarrus Youth Development Center, Crossnore School, Barium Springs Home for Children, Nazareth Children’s Home, and American Children’s Home. Other recipients included Concord Fire Department Charitable Trust, Grandfather Home for Children, Forest Hill United Methodist Church, Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, and Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County, each receiving $141,495.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw's only listed officer is Pinnacle Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pinnacle Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$46K (2022) → $51K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank NA (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $51K, to Pinnacle Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw
How much does Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw give each year?
Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 10 grants.
What is Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw's typical grant size?
Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw's median grant in 2025 was $141,496, and its average grant was $141,496, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw give grants?
Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, NC (3 grants).
Does Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw's largest grantees?
Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw's largest 2025 grantees include Cabarrus Youth Development Center ($141,496), Crossnore School ($141,496) and Barium Springs Home for Children ($141,496), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw?
Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw fund?
The organization states that income from its trust investments is distributed to the charities named in its governing document. Its 2025 grants included general support for children’s homes, youth organizations, a church, and a fire department charitable trust. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw?
Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw's EIN?
Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6052273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Joseph F Cannon Christmas Tuw funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-f-cannon-christmas-tuw-morg_c395621d1aa84613ad522a4c0a0ef23a
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