Private foundation · EIN 47-1747243 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stephen L Cornwell Foundation

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: 22 grants paid, $412K total, median $9,000. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$412K
Median grant
$9,000
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation for the Carolinas Read CharlotteCharlotte, NCTo assist in education opportunities$55K
Roof AboveCharlotte, NCProgram support$52K
Dreamkey PartnersCharlotte, NCTo assist in housing opportunities$50K
North Carolina Community FoundationRaleigh, NCNc invest early funders collaborative fund$40K
Best NcCary, NCProgram support$35K
Public School Forum of NcRaleigh, NCProgram support$30K
Charlotte Bilingual PreschoolCharlotte, NCTo assist in education opportunities$25K
Heart Math TutoringCharlotte, NCProgram support$25K
UNC Charlotte Foundation for the Uncc Reading CampCharlotte, NCTo assist in education opportunities$22K
Nc Housing CoalitionDurham, NCProgram support$15K
Charlotte Speech and Hearing CenterCharlotte, NCProgram support.$13K
Community Care Clinic of Rowan CountySalisbury, NCProgram support.$5,000
Holy AngelsBelmont, NCProgram support$5,000
Main Street MarketplaceChina Grove, NCProgram support$5,000
Rowan Helping MinistriesSalisbury, NCProgram support$5,000
Rowan Literacy CouncilSalisbury, NCProgram support$5,000
Rufty-Holmes Senior CenterSalisbury, NCProgram support$5,000
Bread IncGastonia, NCProgam support$4,000
Cancer Services of Gaston CountyGastonia, NCProgram support$4,000
Carolina CaringNewton, NCProgram support.$4,000
Dream Center AcademyGastonia, NCProgram support$4,000
Gaston SkillsGastonia, NCProgram support$4,000

About this foundation

Stephen L Cornwell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, administered in care of Allison C Moss, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Stephen L Cornwell Foundation 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 Stephen L Cornwell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $412K across 22 grants, a median of $9,000.

Where does Stephen L Cornwell Foundation give?

North Carolina (22 grants), per its latest filing.

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