The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family
The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It reported making 21 grants totaling $496,375 in filing year 2025, primarily to organizations in Georgia.
Key facts about The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family
In short: The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family gave $496K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Georgia. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 57-1139596
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $496,375
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- Average grant
- $23,637
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $11,464,083
- Primary geography
- Georgia (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- N/A on the 2024 filing.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.5M
+40.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$496K
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
21
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+2.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family reported a distributable amount of $657K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Andee’s Army says it provides financial assistance to children and youth receiving treatment for brain, neurological, and spinal cord conditions. Dunwoody Nature Center says it conserves and enhances Dunwoody Park and educates people about the natural world. United Way of Greater Atlanta says it brings people and resources together to improve community well-being. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $496,375. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $100,000 to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlant; $50,375 to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ann; and $50,000 each to the Warrick Dunn Family Foundation, Dunwoody Nature Center, the Shepherd Center, Andee’s Army, and Rotary District 6900. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to United Way of Greater Atlanta, the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlanta, Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, and Hellenic College Holy Cross School.
Review Cycle
N/A on the 2024 filing.
How to Apply
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Ronald E. Canakaris as the contact, says no specific form is required, and lists no award restrictions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The remaining shares were Virginia (2%), Massachusetts (2%), Maryland (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2021) to $496K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $496K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlant ($100K). Together the top 10 received $430K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 98 (83%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlant Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ann Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $50,375 |
| Warrick Dunn Family Foundation Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Dunwoody Nature Center Dunwoody, GA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Shepherd Center Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Andee's Army Inc Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Rotary District 6900 Newnan, GA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Founda Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Atl Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,464,083 | $3,792,310 | $500,685 | $496,375 |
| 2024 | $8,172,456 | $9,722 | $493,422 | $484,000 |
| 2023 | $8,656,156 | $2,572,321 | $304,186 | $297,500 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,464,083 | $8,172,456 | $8,656,156 |
| Revenue | $3,792,310 | $9,722 | $2,572,321 |
| Expenses | $500,685 | $493,422 | $304,186 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $496,375 | $484,000 | $297,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,065,200 | $169,404 | $251,484 |
| Distributable Amount | $657,153 | $549,077 | $440,439 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald E. Canakaris as president and Vicki J. Canakaris as secretary.
The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family is led by Ronald E Canakaris, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald E Canakaris
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vicki J Canakaris
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Contact
Application contact: Ronald E Canakaris
Mailing address: 1624 Brandon Hall Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350
Phone: (404) 836-7100
Frequently asked questions about The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family
How much does The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family give each year?
The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family gave $496K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $484K across 21 grants.
What is The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family's typical grant size?
The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,637, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family that year got $37K on average.
Where does The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family give grants?
The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family gives mostly in Georgia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (10 grants).
Does The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family's largest grantees?
The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family's largest 2025 grantees include Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlant ($100,000), Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ann ($50,375) and Warrick Dunn Family Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family?
The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $496K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $657K (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 Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Andee’s Army says it provides financial assistance to children and youth receiving treatment for brain, neurological, and spinal cord conditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family's EIN?
The Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1139596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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