Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc
Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Harbor, Florida. It made 10 grants totaling $140,650 in 2024 to organizations in Florida and Massachusetts.
Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc gave $141K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,650
- +54.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,065
- +116.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,323,318
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% 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 Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3117 Harvest Moon Drive, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Phone: (727) 784-3721
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Nicholas Philoptochos ($50K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 55 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Of the foundation’s 2024 grant dollars, 93% went to recipients in Florida and 7% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) 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. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% 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 $91K (2023) to $282K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Philoptochos Tarpon Springs, FL | Religious | $50,000 |
| Florida Orchestra St Petersburg, FL | Educational | $22,000 |
| Arc Tampa Bay Foundation Clearwater, FL | Charitable | $21,650 |
| Clearwater Free Clinic Clearwater, FL | HEALTH | $10,000 |
| Copperhead Charities Palm Harbor, FL | Charitible | $10,000 |
| Hellenic College Holy Cross Brookline, MA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts St Petersburg St Petersburg, FL | ART | $10,000 |
| Community Dental Clinic Inc Clearwater, FL | HEALTH | $4,500 |
| Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Clearwater, FL | Religious | $1,500 |
| Church of the Ascension Clearwater, FL | Religious | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,323,318 | $90,870 | $156,713 | $140,650 | 10 | $140,650 | $76,727 | $118,796 |
| 2023 | $2,389,161 | $66,467 | $115,626 | $91,000 | 14 | $91,000 | $59,918 | $117,264 |
| 2022 | $2,438,320 | $454,051 | $305,937 | $282,100 | 14 | $282,100 | $438,644 | $122,336 |
| 2021 | $2,290,206 | $300,672 | $125,258 | $108,000 | 10 | $108,000 | $285,114 | $171,338 |
| 2020 | $2,114,792 | $18,045 | $129,126 | $109,900 | 7 | — | $28,619 | $120,180 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $119K 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 supported organizations in religious, educational, charitable, health, and arts-related categories.
Among the recipients, Clearwater Free Clinic describes its mission as providing low-income uninsured families access to care for acute and chronic medical issues through volunteerism, community financial support, and community partnerships. Copperhead Charities describes its mission as providing aid to Tampa Bay area charities through fundraising events centered around professional golf. Community Dental Clinic describes its mission as providing urgent dental care at no cost to low-income, uninsured adults in Pinellas County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $140,650. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $50,000 to St Nicholas Philoptochos in Tarpon Springs, Florida; $22,000 to Florida Orchestra in St. Petersburg; $21,650 to ARC Tampa Bay Foundation in Clearwater; and $10,000 each to Clearwater Free Clinic, Copperhead Charities, Hellenic College Holy Cross, and Museum of Fine Arts St Petersburg. Other listed grants were $4,500 to Community Dental Clinic, $1,500 to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, and $1,000 to Church of the Ascension.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George M Cantonis as president and director, Cynthia C Heller as vice president and director, and James M Cantonis as vice president and director.
Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc is led by George M. Cantonis, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George M. Cantonis
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia C. Heller
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James M. Cantonis
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc
How much does Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc give each year?
Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc gave $141K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 14 grants.
What is Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,065, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc give grants?
Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clearwater, FL (5 grants) and St Petersburg, FL (2 grants).
Does Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Nicholas Philoptochos ($50,000), Florida Orchestra ($22,000) and Arc Tampa Bay Foundation ($21,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc?
Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in religious, educational, charitable, health, and arts-related categories. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2214565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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