The Bob and Jennie Canevari
The Bob and Jennie Canevari is a private foundation based in Fortuna, California. In 2025, it reported giving $67,000 in 14 grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California.
The Bob and Jennie Canevari at a glance
In short: The Bob and Jennie Canevari gave $67K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,000
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,786
- +59.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $313,301
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bob and Jennie Canevari
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 686, Fortuna, CA 95540
Phone: (707) 725-5114
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bob and Jennie Canevari funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fortuna Parks Recreation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 6% to recipients in West Virginia. Listed California recipients include organizations in Fortuna and Eureka.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bob and Jennie Canevari open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 570% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Parks Recreation Fortuna, CA | Charitable Contribution - Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Fortuna Volunteer Fire Dept Fortuna, CA | Charitable Contribution - Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Fortuna Senior Services Fortuna, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Ranson, WV | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Humboldt Senior Resource Center Eureka, CA | Charitable Contribution - Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Humboldt County 4H Mgmt Team Eureka, CA | Charitable Contribution - Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Fortuna Library Fortuna, CA | Charitable Contribution - Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Humboldt Children's Author Festival Eureka, CA | Charitable Contribution - Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department Fortuna, CA | Charitable Contribution - Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| SCHOLARSHIP - CONNER McCLENDON Fortuna, CA | Charitable Contribution - Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $313,301 | $53,829 | $70,314 | $67,000 | 14 | $67,000 | $17,324 | $76,718 |
| 2024 | $329,786 | $79,232 | $58,697 | $53,900 | 18 | $53,900 | $14,435 | $66,149 |
| 2023 | $309,251 | $31,807 | $52,047 | $50,000 | 14 | $50,000 | $29,760 | $54,423 |
| 2022 | $329,491 | $18,044 | $15,036 | $10,000 | 6 | $10,000 | $13,010 | $50,858 |
| 2021 | $326,483 | $11,703 | $53,070 | $49,500 | 15 | $49,500 | $14,946 | $54,165 |
| 2020 | $367,850 | $25,293 | $42,162 | $38,500 | 15 | — | $22,070 | $41,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bob and Jennie Canevari reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for local parks and recreation, a volunteer fire department, senior services, a library, a children’s author festival, and scholarships.
Among the organizations it supported, Fortuna Senior Services says its mission is to provide seniors with information and resources related to aging and programs and activities to help them stay physically and mentally active. Humboldt Senior Resource Center says it provides services to support seniors and caregivers in maintaining health, dignity, and self-determination.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $67,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $1,750.
The largest listed grants were $30,000 to Fortuna Parks Recreation and $12,000 to Fortuna Volunteer Fire Dept, both in Fortuna, California. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Fortuna Senior Services, $4,000 to Shriners Hospital for Children in Ranson, West Virginia, $3,500 to Humboldt Senior Resource Center, and $3,000 to Humboldt County 4H Mgmt Team.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert E Canevari as President, Jennie M Canevari as Secretary, and Kimberly A Gans as CFO.
The Bob and Jennie Canevari is led by Robert E. Canevari, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert E. Canevari
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennie M. Canevari
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly A. Gans
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Bob and Jennie Canevari
How much does The Bob and Jennie Canevari give each year?
The Bob and Jennie Canevari gave $67K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 18 grants.
What is The Bob and Jennie Canevari's typical grant size?
The Bob and Jennie Canevari's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $4,786, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bob and Jennie Canevari that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Bob and Jennie Canevari give grants?
The Bob and Jennie Canevari gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fortuna, CA (8 grants) and Eureka, CA (5 grants).
Who are The Bob and Jennie Canevari's largest grantees?
The Bob and Jennie Canevari's largest 2025 grantees include Fortuna Parks Recreation ($30,000), Fortuna Volunteer Fire Dept ($12,000) and Fortuna Senior Services ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bob and Jennie Canevari?
The Bob and Jennie Canevari reported $313K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Bob and Jennie Canevari fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for local parks and recreation, a volunteer fire department, senior services, a library, a children’s author festival, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bob and Jennie Canevari?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bob and Jennie Canevari's EIN?
The Bob and Jennie Canevari's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-1019030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bob and Jennie Canevari 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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