Private foundation · EIN 20-1602745 · Longwood, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Andrew P Caneza Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $10K. 62% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$1.4M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bishop Moore Catholic High SchoolOrlando, FLTo support the school$500K
Cristo Rey - Orlando High SchoolChicago, ILTo assist in empowering thousands of students from underserved, low-income communities to develop their minds and hearts to become lifelong…$250K
Diocese of Savannah - Harvest of HopeAtlanta, GATo provide financial assistance for the harvest of hope campaign$250K
Morning Star Catholic SchoolOrlando, FLTo assist in providing each child with special needs the opportunity to be the best they can be by providing catholic values, social awaren…$180K
Choice Women's ClinicOrlando, FLTo assist in providing free services to the community to those experiencing unplanned pregnancy$50K
Haddis MinistriesEasley, SCTo support and empower orphaned and vulnerable children and their families as well as strengthen communities through self-sustaining activi…$47K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALTo assist in serving children throughout the community by placing them in a professionally supported one-to-one relationship with mentors c…$15K
St Mary Magadalen - Friends of Peace OrphanageAltamonte Springs, FLFor the friends of peace orphanage program in mexico$15K
The Russell HomeOrlando, FLTo support children with medical issues$15K
Our Catholic AppealOrlando, FLTo support every parish, school, and ministry in the diocese of orlando and helps to feed the hungry, prevent homelessness, and helps the s…$12K
Annunciation Catholic ChurchAltamonte Springs, FLFor catholic missions$10K
FIRST Baptist of Sweetwater - Wekiva Foster ClosetSweetwater, TXTo assist with the wekiva foster closet$5,000
New Hope for KidsMaitland, FLFor the wishes for kids program$5,000
Az Pug PartyArizona City, AZTo assist pug puppies with surgeries$5,000
Bully Up RescueSanford, FLTo provide financial assistance with rescuing animals in need$5,000
The Parker FoundationIndian Harbor Beach, FLTo provide financial support for teens, young adults, and familites with autism$4,000
Chance 2 DanceMaitland, FLTo provide children, youth, and adults with varying disabilities and special needs the opportunity to participate in a purposeful, quality…$3,000
Freedom Ride IncOrlando, FLFor the therapeudic program for disabled children and adults$3,000
Louisiana Guardianship ServicesMetairie, LATo provide financial support for the organization's charitable mission$3,000
St Mary's Catholic ChurchGatlinburg, TNFor yearly offertory$2,500
St Margaret Mary Catholic Church - Lazarus MinistryWinter Park, FLThe lazarus ministry seeks to help hundreds of families who live in hotels on lee rd$2,500

By state: Florida 13 · Illinois 1 · Georgia 1 · South Carolina 1 · Alabama 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Andrew P Caneza Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Longwood, Florida, administered in care of Andrew P Caneza, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Andrew P Caneza Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Andrew P Caneza Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Andrew P Caneza Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (13 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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