Private foundation · EIN 59-2214565 · Palm Harbor, Florida

Michael G Cantonis 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $141K total, median $10K. 90% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$141K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Nicholas PhiloptochosTarpon Springs, FLReligious$50K
Florida OrchestraSt Petersburg, FLEducational$22K
Arc Tampa Bay FoundationClearwater, FLCharitable$22K
Clearwater Free ClinicClearwater, FLHealth$10K
Copperhead CharitiesPalm Harbor, FLCharitible$10K
Hellenic College Holy CrossBrookline, MAEducational$10K
Museum of Fine Arts St PetersburgSt Petersburg, FLArt$10K
Community Dental Clinic IncClearwater, FLHealth$4,500
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox ChurchClearwater, FLReligious$1,500
Church of the AscensionClearwater, FLReligious$1,000

By state: Florida 9 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Harbor, Florida, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $141K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Michael G Cantonis Foundation Inc give?

Florida (9 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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