Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including conservation, family support, emergency medical services, education, and assistance for military families.
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 116 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Maine. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,580,000
- -23.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 116
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,621
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,457,329
- -43.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (16 of 109, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maine (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Acadia ($540K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
556 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 492 grants of 556 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maine organizations received 69% of grant dollars. Connecticut received 9%, Maryland 7%, Montana 5%, and New York 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 109 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $885K (2019) to $3.4M (2022). In 2025 it made 116 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Acadia Bar Harbor, ME | to provide funds for the Seasonal Workforce Housing Initiative to benefit acadia national park | $500,000 |
| Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake Inc Casco, ME | Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Family Fund | $200,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| National Forest Foundation Missoula, MT | To support the Southern National Forest Recovery Fund | $75,000 |
| Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated Riverside, CT | General & Unrestricted | $56,000 |
| College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Portland, ME | To support the delivery of education programming | $50,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission Ne Harbor, ME | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Friends of Acadia Bar Harbor, ME | Charitable Event | $35,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that its 2025 distributions came from assets other than current income and totaled $1,580,000. It stated that this was at least 25% of its net assets of $3,803,536 at the beginning of the tax year, resulting in a substantial contraction of assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,457,329 | $575,095 | $1,687,292 | $1,580,000 | 116 | $1,668,790 | $557,681 | $144,399 |
| 2024 | $2,569,526 | $873,126 | $2,189,222 | $2,067,833 | 117 | $2,158,495 | $857,874 | $211,261 |
| 2023 | $3,885,622 | $1,467,760 | $2,910,091 | $2,773,333 | 110 | $2,862,751 | $1,443,215 | $282,385 |
| 2022 | $5,327,953 | $1,953,561 | $3,515,856 | $3,358,334 | 101 | $3,449,795 | $1,976,421 | $404,971 |
| 2021 | $6,890,248 | $1,413,360 | $2,289,210 | $2,105,000 | 112 | $2,214,600 | $1,393,279 | $562,066 |
| 2020 | $7,766,098 | $1,129,094 | $2,203,012 | $2,045,000 | 98 | — | $1,107,030 | $575,000 |
| 2019 | $8,839,016 | $529,107 | $1,042,206 | $885,000 | 74 | — | $478,377 | $643,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 grants included support for conservation and education in Maine, emergency medical services in Connecticut, and assistance for military families. Friends of Acadia describes its mission as preserving, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities. Greenwich Emergency Medical Service says it provides pre-hospital medical care, emergency transportation, and community education. Fisher House Foundation says it provides financial assistance to service members, veterans, and their families and supports facilities that temporarily house families visiting military personnel.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 116 grants totaling $1,580,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $500,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $500,000 to Friends of Acadia for its Seasonal Workforce Housing Initiative benefiting Acadia National Park; $200,000 to Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake, designated for the Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Family Fund; $75,000 to Fisher House Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes; and $75,000 to National Forest Foundation for the Southern National Forest Recovery Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne B Green as director, treasurer, and vice president; John R Raben Jr as director and president; and Laurie A Warren as secretary, vice president, and director.
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc is led by John R Raben Jr., Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John R Raben Jr.
Director & President
Treasurer, Vice President & Director → Treas*, Vp*, Director & President, 2021
Treas*, Vp*, Director & President → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Laurie A Warren
Secretary, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Anne B Green
Director, Treasurer & Vice President
Director & Treasurer → Director, Treasurer & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles B Kaufmann III (2019–2021) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Anne B Green (Dir, Treas, VP). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc
How much does Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc give each year?
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 116 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 117 grants.
What is Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $13,621, across 116 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc give grants?
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maine: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (9%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Greenwich, CT (11 grants), Bar Harbor, ME (10 grants) and Mount Desert, ME (5 grants).
Does Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (93 of 116) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Acadia ($540,000 across 3 grants), Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake Inc ($200,000) and Fisher House Foundation Inc ($100,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc?
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2025 grants included support for conservation and education in Maine, emergency medical services in Connecticut, and assistance for military families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1420345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
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