Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 35-2106616 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
51% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Donor Advised Fund | New York, NY | Donation | $211,000 |
| Community Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Catherine University | St Paul, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $2,080 |
| Humane Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $2,000 |
| St Mary Mother of God Catholic Chu | Fort Wayne, IN | Feeding the homeless | $2,000 |
| Fort Wayne Medical Society Foundati | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $1,200 |
| Stillwater Hospice | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $1,190 |
| Bright Stars of Bethlehem | Chicago, IL | General operations | $1,010 |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Fort Wayne, IN | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Humane Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Indiana Center for Middle East Peac | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Indiana Center for Middle East Peac | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Embassy Theatre Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $527 |
| St Joseph Missions | Fort Wayne, IN | General donation | $515 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Donation | $515 |
| Bright Stars of Bethlehem | Chicago, IL | General operations | $510 |
| Arts United | Fort Wayne, IN | 2025 annual fund | $500 |
| Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $500 |
| Fort Wayne Medical Society Alliance | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $500 |
| Matthew 25 | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $500 |
| Pbs Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $500 |
| Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ | Donaldson, IN | Donation | $500 |
| Supershot | Fort Wayne, IN | Annual appeal | $500 |
| The Carter Center | Merrifield, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Perfect Paws Rescue | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $480 |
| Arbor Day | Lincoln, NE | Donation | $264 |
| Healthier Moms & Babies | Fort Wayne, IN | 2025 appeal | $250 |
| Hope's Harbor | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $250 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Rochester Hills, MI | Donation | $250 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | Donation | $250 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Donation | $250 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Donation | $250 |
| Institute for Research Middle Easte | Washington, DC | Donation | $200 |
| St John Chyrsostom | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $165 |
| Compassion and Choices | Littleton, CO | Donation | $104 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha | Aurora, CO | Donation | $100 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Fund Inc | New York, NY | Donation | $100 |
| Lc Nature Park | Roanoke, IN | Operations | $100 |
| St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological | New York, NY | Donation | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Donation | $25 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($527). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $251,487 | 56 |
| 2024 | $342,658 | 59 |
| 2023 | $298,799 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349100746
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2106616
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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