Private foundation · EIN 57-1139596 · Atlanta, Georgia · Religion

Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Georgia. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $496K total, median $10K. 76% of grants stayed in Georgia. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$496K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in GA
76%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$11M

How to apply

No Specific form required. Contact: Ronald E Canakaris, 1624 Brandon Hall Drive, Atlanta, Ga, 4048367100 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of AtlantAtlanta, GACharitable$100K
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the AnnAtlanta, GACharitable$50K
Warrick Dunn Family FoundationAtlanta, GACharitable$50K
Dunwoody Nature CenterDunwoody, GACharitable$50K
The Shepherd CenterAtlanta, GACharitable$50K
Andee's Army IncAtlanta, GACharitable$50K
Rotary District 6900Newnan, GACharitable$50K
United Way of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GACharitable$10K
The Georgia Lions Lighthouse FoundaAtlanta, GACharitable$10K
Ronald McDonald House Charities AtlAtlanta, GACharitable$10K
Johnny Mac Soldiers FundAshburn, VACharitable$10K
Hellenic College Holy Cross SchoolBrookline, MACharitable$10K
Wellroot Family ServicesTucker, GACharitable$10K
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta FoAtlanta, GACharitable$5,000
Habitat for Humanity - AtlantaAtlanta, GACharitable$5,000
International Orthodox Christian ChBaltimore, MDCharitable$5,000
Special OlympicsNorcross, GACharitable$5,000
Community Assistance CenterSandy Springs, GACharitable$5,000
Forsyth Central BandCumming, GACharitable$5,000
Order of St Andrew the ApostleNew York, NYCharitable$4,000
Phi Delta Theta FoundationOxford, OHCharitable$2,000

By state: Georgia 16 · Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Maryland 1 · New York 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of Ronald E Canakaris, 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 Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No Specific form required. Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $496K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (16 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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