Private foundation · EIN 92-1384848 · Burr Ridge, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Canfora 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: 16 grants paid, $65K total, median $5,000. 56% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$65K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Joshua's PlaceSouth Lebanon, OHGeneral support$10K
American Indian College FundDenver, COGeneral support$5,000
Farm FoundationOak Brook, ILGeneral support$5,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Imerman AngelsChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
New MomsChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
St Jude's HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral support$5,000
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NYGeneral support$5,000
The Infant Welfare Society of EvanstonEvanston, ILGeneral support$5,000
Down at the FarmArarat, VAGeneral support$2,500
Evanston GrowsEvanston, ILGeneral support$2,500
Mercy HomesChicago, ILGeneral support$2,500
Pacific Garden MissionChicago, ILGeneral support$2,500
Pilot LightChicago, ILGeneral support$2,500
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral support$1,500
Friends of St Victor's Catholic ChurchCripple Creek, COGeneral support$1,000

By state: Illinois 9 · Ohio 1 · New York 2 · Colorado 2 · Tennessee 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Canfora Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Burr Ridge, Illinois, administered in care of Joseph Canfora, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Canfora 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 Canfora Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 16 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Canfora Family Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (9 grants), Ohio (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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