Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund
The Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund is a private foundation based in Estes Park, Colorado. Its 2021 filing reports grants to organizations including churches, a homelessness-services provider, a child-welfare collaborative, and a college.
Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund at a glance
In short: Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund gave $58K across 16 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $58,000
- +123.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 16
- +77.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,625
- +25.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2020 filing said the foundation did not limit giving to preselected organizations. It instructed applicants to submit a written request with details to John Micek, stated that there was no deadline, and listed no award restrictions. Because that filing was marked final, these instructions are not presented as current.
- Contact
Application contact: John Micek
Mailing address: 1170 Fairway Club Circle Unit 2, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (781) 659-5995
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was St John Vianney Parish ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (55%), Vermont (31%), Texas (12%), and Massachusetts (2%). These figures describe the locations of the reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund gives
- 38% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $58K (2021). In 2021 it made 16 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Parish South Burlington, VT | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| St Francis De Sales Church Geneva, NY | Operating Funds | $7,000 |
| Stairway to Sobriety Odessa, TX | Operating Funds | $7,000 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church Geneva, NY | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Assembly of God Church Geneva, NY | Operating Funds | $4,000 |
| Faith Community Church Geneva, NY | Operating Funds | $4,000 |
| Geneva First United Methodist Church Geneva, NY | Operating Funds | $4,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter Burlington, VT | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| Feeding Chittenden Burlington, VT | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| First Baptist Church Geneva, NY | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $66,530 | $58,000 | 16 | — | $2,723 |
| 2020 | $66,530 | $5 | $26,075 | $26,000 | 9 | $5 | $4,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Committee on Temporary Shelter describes its work as providing emergency shelter, services, and housing for people who are homeless or marginally housed in Vermont, and advocating for long-term solutions to end homelessness. KidSafe Collaborative says it works with agencies, organizations, and individuals to improve responses to child abuse and neglect and support children’s and families’ safety, health, and well-being. Endicott College describes its academic approach as integrating professional and liberal arts with experiential learning.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $58,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $10,000 to St John Vianney Parish in South Burlington, Vermont; $7,000 each to St Francis de Sales Church in Geneva, New York, and Stairway to Sobriety in Odessa, Texas; and $5,000 to St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, New York. Each was listed for operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Ronald J Anania and John A Micek as trustees.
Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John A. Micek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald J. Anania
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund
How much does Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund give each year?
Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund gave $58K across 16 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $26K across 9 grants.
What is Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund's typical grant size?
Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund's median grant in 2021 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,625, across 16 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund give grants?
Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (31%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Geneva, NY (9 grants) and Burlington, VT (4 grants).
Does Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund's largest grantees?
Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund's largest 2021 grantees include St John Vianney Parish ($10,000), St Francis De Sales Church ($7,000) and Stairway to Sobriety ($7,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund?
The 2020 filing said the foundation did not limit giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund's EIN?
Ronald J Anania Family Foundation Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2781771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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