Private foundation · EIN 65-1287707 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cornell Douglas 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: 57 grants paid, $5.4M total, median $50K. 12% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
57
$5.4M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MD
12%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$64M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 40 of 57 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral support$500K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral support$500K
Comm Fd of Jackson HoleJackson, WYGeneral support$450K
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$400K
So Environmental Law CtrCharlottesville, VAGeneral support$250K
Ny Botanical GardenBronx, NYGeneral support$200K
Sky TruthShepherdstown, WVGeneral support$200K
Center Biological DiversityTucson, AZGeneral support$200K
Grand Canyon TrustFlagstaff, AZGeneral support$175K
Greater Yellowstone CoalitionBozeman, MTGeneral support$150K
End FundNew York, NYGeneral support$150K
CeresBoston, MAGeneral support$150K
Center for Biological DivTucson, AZGeneral support$150K
Grand Teton Nat'l Pk FdMoose, WYGeneral support$125K
Green Science Policy InstBerkeley, CAGeneral support$100K
National Park Cons AssocWashington, DCGeneral support$100K
Center for Biological DivTucson, AZGeneral support$100K
Jackson Hold Land TrustJackson, WYGeneral support$100K
Wamu 885Washington, DCGeneral support$100K
LighthawkDenver, COGeneral support$80K
Frack Tracker AllianceJohnstown, PAGeneral support$75K
Water EngineersSanta Fe, NMGeneral support$75K
Earth Law CenterDurango, COGeneral support$65K
Coming CleanBrattleboro, VTGeneral support$65K
SouthwingsAsheville, NCGeneral support$60K
Wildearth GuardiansSanta Fe, NMGeneral support$60K
Northern Plains Res CouncilBillings, MTGeneral support$60K
Corporate Accountability Int'lBoston, MAGeneral support$60K
Teton County Search & RescueJackson, WYGeneral support$50K
Environmental Integrity PrjWashington, DCGeneral support$50K
Food CorpsPortland, ORGeneral support$50K
PeerSilver Spring, MDGeneral support$50K
Montana AudubonHelena, MTGeneral support$50K
Old-Growth Forest NetworkEaston, MDGeneral support$50K
Conservation Lands FdDurango, COGeneral support$50K
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCGeneral support$50K
Green AmericaWashington, DCGeneral support$45K
Toxic Free FutureSeattle, WAGeneral support$40K
Pesticide Action NetworkOakland, CAGeneral support$40K
New York Restoration ProjectNew York, NYGeneral support$40K

By state: New York 6 · District of Columbia 11 · Wyoming 5 · Arizona 4 · California 3 · Montana 3

About this foundation

Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Cornell Douglas 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 Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $5.4M across 57 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc give?

New York (6 grants), District of Columbia (11 grants), Wyoming (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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