Grants paid in 2025
16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Fbo Western Nc ReliefBoone, NC | To support the annual fund. | $40K |
| Darlington SchoolRome, GA | To support the annual fund | $25K |
| Crisis Assistance MinistryCharlotte, NC | To support the efforts to reduce homelessness | $20K |
| Myers Park United Methodist ChurchCharlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $15K |
| Children's TheatreCharlotte, NC | To support the arts | $10K |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | To support the kellogg school annual fund | $10K |
| Queens University Cato School of EducationCharlotte, NC | To support the annual fund | $10K |
| Roof AboveCharlotte, NC | To support housing in charlotte. | $10K |
| Salvation Army of Greater CharlotteCharlotte, NC | To support the better the future capital campaign | $10K |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (arts and Sciences Foundation)Chapel Hill, NC | To support the arts and sciences annual fund | $10K |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (kenan-Flagler Business School)Chapel Hill, NC | To support the fund for unc kenan-flagler | $10K |
| The Sharon at SouthparkCharlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $5,000 |
| Myers Park High School FoundationCharlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $3,000 |
| Young Black Leadership AllianceCharlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $3,000 |
| The Harvest Center of CharlotteCharlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $2,000 |
| TreescharlotteCharlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $2,000 |
By state: North Carolina 14 · Georgia 1 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Cornwell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, administered in care of William D Cornwell Jr, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does 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 Cornwell Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $185K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Cornwell Foundation give?
North Carolina (14 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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