Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Chatham, MA EIN: 13-4033628

The Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1999 and based in Chatham, Massachusetts. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on general support grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.

Key facts about Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc

EIN: 13-4033628
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $106,500
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $11,833
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $289,831
Primary geography: South Carolina (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc's 9 itemized 2024 grants were South Carolina (48%), Massachusetts (28%) and Georgia (9%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 660% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$290K

-27.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$107K

-93.2% YoY

Grant Count

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-79.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding areas include:

Education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Theater and performing arts

Grantmaking

The foundation made 24 grants in 2024, with total giving of $106,500. Typical award amounts range from $1,000 to $356,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Massachusetts
South Carolina
New York

Grant Distribution by State

South Carolina $52K (48%)

Massachusetts $30K (28%)

Georgia $10K (9%)

New York $5K (5%)

Arkansas $5K (5%)

All other $5K (5%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Arkansas District of Columbia Georgia Massachusetts Nebraska New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina

Cities

ChathamBostonCharlestonNew YorkAmericusHarwich PortLittle RockManchesterOrleansBethlehemCentervilleHarwichMontgomeryNewportWest BarnstableBrewsterHyannisDennisLincolnOsterville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $289,831
Total Giving: $106,500
Total Revenues: $1,652
Total Expenses: $113,107

As of December 2023:

Total Grants, Contributions: $190,000
Investment Income and Dividends: $53

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$289,831	$401,286	$1,411,727
Revenue	$1,652	$583,992	$189,080
Expenses	$113,107	$1,594,433	$373,974
Qualifying Distributions	$112,107	$1,576,314	$349,018
Net Investment Income	$1,652	$379,373	$72,724
Distributable Amount	$16,996	$72,624	$92,402

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

94 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Charleston to Charleston Literary Festival ($51,500), Chatham Orpheum Theatre ($10,000), Habitat for Humanity ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHARLESTON TO CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL Charleston, SC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$51,500
CHATHAM ORPHEUM THEATRE Chatham, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Americus, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
SALVATION ARMY Boston, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
BREWSTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE Brewster, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS New York, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL Little Rock, AR	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER Montgomery, AL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
UNITED WAY OF CAPE COD Centerville, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bernard Cornwell	President	2	—
Judy Cornwell	Treasurer	2	—
Kathleen Motz	Clerk	2	—
Jill Gonzalez	Director	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 325 Old Comers Road Chatham, MA 02633-1312

Telephone: 508-945-1132

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding areas include: • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Theater and performing arts

How do I apply for a grant from Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 24 grants in 2024, with total giving of $106,500. Typical award amounts range from $1,000 to $356,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Habitat for Humanity: $10,000 (General Support) • Chatham Orpheum Theater: $10,000 (General Support) • Southern Poverty Law Center: $5,000 (General Support) • University of Hartford (among other grantees) The foundation provides general support funding to its grantees.

Where does Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Massachusetts • South Carolina • New York

What size grants does Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc awarded 9 grants totaling $107K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc's EIN?

Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4033628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.