Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc
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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$290K
-27.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$107K
-93.2% YoY
Grant Count
9
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-79.6% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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 |
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
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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