Cordelia Family Foundation LTD
Cordelia Family Foundation LTD is a private foundation based in Norwell, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $216,279 to organizations in several states.
Cordelia Family Foundation LTD at a glance
In short: Cordelia Family Foundation LTD gave $216K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $216,279
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,299
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,969,912
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cordelia Family Foundation LTD
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Cordelia T Ryan as the contact and says to submit materials in writing. It states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Cordelia T Ryan
Mailing address: PO Box 536, Norwell, MA 02061
Phone: (781) 789-3620
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cordelia Family Foundation LTD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medicines for Humanity ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Massachusetts (62%), Maine (12%), Pennsylvania (9%), Vermont (8%), and North Carolina (7%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cordelia Family Foundation LTD open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $890 first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2020) to $216K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Thai Daughters Travett, ME | Civic | $25,000 |
| Medicines for Humanity Rockland, MA | Civic | $25,000 |
| Ferry Hill Center Marshfield, MA | Civic | $20,000 |
| Wyoming Seminary Kingston, PA | Civic | $20,000 |
| Carolina International CIC Southern Pines, NC | Civic | $15,000 |
| Friendship Home Norwell, MA | Civic | $15,000 |
| James Library & Center for the Arts Norwell, MA | Civic | $15,000 |
| Learn Live Love Scituate, MA | Civic | $10,000 |
| MSPCA Boston, MA | Civic | $10,000 |
| NVNA and Hospice Norwell, MA | Civic | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,969,912 | $75,574 | $282,146 | $216,279 | 21 | $216,279 | $253,595 |
| 2023 | $3,933,093 | $102,154 | $247,755 | $191,338 | 17 | $191,338 | $264,423 |
| 2022 | $4,000,903 | $4,199 | $301,853 | $188,217 | 16 | $188,217 | $138,823 |
| 2021 | $4,857,872 | $450,807 | $279,924 | $176,377 | 16 | $176,377 | $597,210 |
| 2020 | $4,024,609 | $-30,390 | $243,164 | $149,379 | 17 | — | $133,958 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions cover different areas. Medicines for Humanity says it works to improve child survival in impoverished communities in emerging countries through healthcare initiatives focused on reducing child mortality. Friends of Thai Daughters says it works to prevent child trafficking in Southeast Asia through education and support for girls in northern Thailand. Friendship Home says it provides respite and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Learn Live Love says it provides direct assistance to people diagnosed with cancer. The Current describes its mission as enhancing the human experience through visual arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $216,279. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to Friends of Thai Daughters and $25,000 to Medicines for Humanity; $20,000 each to Ferry Hill Center and Wyoming Seminary; and $15,000 each to Carolina International CIC, Friendship Home, and James Library & Center for the Arts. The filing also lists two separate grants to Windrush Farm, each for $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cordelia J Tallman as President, Cordelia T Ryan as Treasurer, and Henry D Tallman Jr as Director.
Cordelia Family Foundation LTD is led by Cordelia J Tallman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cordelia J Tallman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry D Tallman Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cordelia T Ryan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $54K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $54K, to Cordelia T Ryan (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Cordelia Family Foundation LTD
How much does Cordelia Family Foundation LTD give each year?
Cordelia Family Foundation LTD gave $216K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $191K across 17 grants.
What is Cordelia Family Foundation LTD's typical grant size?
Cordelia Family Foundation LTD's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,299, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cordelia Family Foundation LTD that year got $3K on average.
Where does Cordelia Family Foundation LTD give grants?
Cordelia Family Foundation LTD gives mostly in Massachusetts: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (12%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwell, MA (4 grants), Stowe, VT (4 grants), Rockland, MA (2 grants) and North Andover, MA (2 grants).
Does Cordelia Family Foundation LTD give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Cordelia Family Foundation LTD's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (21 grants).
Who are Cordelia Family Foundation LTD's largest grantees?
Cordelia Family Foundation LTD's largest 2024 grantees include Medicines for Humanity ($30,000 across 2 grants), Friends of Thai Daughters ($25,000) and Ferry Hill Center ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cordelia Family Foundation LTD?
Cordelia Family Foundation LTD reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $76K.
What does Cordelia Family Foundation LTD fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions cover different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cordelia Family Foundation LTD?
The 2024 filing names Cordelia T Ryan as the contact and says to submit materials in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cordelia Family Foundation LTD's EIN?
Cordelia Family Foundation LTD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5005885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cordelia Family Foundation LTD funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cordelia-family-foundation-ltd-morg_c2b97951cc35413382726a10d79a98f4
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