Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust
The Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its website describes the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation as established in 2007 and dedicated to advancing the arts, education, and initiatives that enrich lives through nature and the sciences.
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust gave $489.0M across 108 grants in 2022 (avg $4.5M), mostly in Florida. 50% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $489,034,168
- +2678.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 108
- -41.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $4,528,094
- +4608.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (52 of 105, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2022 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes program-grant applications and a general-grant process that begins with an eligibility quiz and Letter of Inquiry; applicants whose LOIs are approved by the Board are sent a link to a full application. The website says to submit no more than one LOI or program-grant application per calendar year, and that the Board reviews applications for alignment with its funding priorities and budget. Its application guidelines also state that grantees receiving four consecutive grants are placed on a two-year hold.
- Review Cycle
- The website says LOIs are reviewed monthly from February through November; submissions after November 1 will likely be reviewed the following year, by the end of February.
- Deadline
- The website says LOIs are reviewed monthly from February through November; submissions after November 1 will likely be…
- Contact
Application contact: Grant Manager
Mailing address: 515 North Flagler Drive No 500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 308-3858
Website: https://www.ctbfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust ($243.6M). Together the top 10 received $485.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
448 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 336 grants of 448 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says Cornelia Bailey supported initiatives in Connecticut and Florida, and the Baileys supported organizations and programs in Jupiter, Florida; Darien, Connecticut; and New York City. In the 2022 filing, 99% of grant dollars were attributed to Florida recipients. Listed recipients also included organizations in Massachusetts and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 52 of 105 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9.2M; repeat grants $156K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 30% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $17.6M (2021) to $489.0M (2022). In 2022 it made 108 grants totaling $489.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust West Palm Beach, FL | 507(B)(2) Transfer of Securities and Cash | $243,622,453 |
| Glen W Bailey Charitable Trust West Palm Beach, FL | 507(B)(2) Transfer of Securities and Cash | $234,979,115 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Jupiter, FL | Cornelia T. Bailey Education Center | $1,000,000 |
| Norton Museum West Palm Beach, FL | Art acquisition, exhibitions, photography, prints, learning and community engagement | $1,000,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera West Palm Beach, FL | Capital Campaign Building | $1,000,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera West Palm Beach, FL | Performance and Bailey App Artists Program | $1,000,000 |
| Lighthouse Artcenter Tequesta, FL | Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Grant up to $1,000,000 Expansion | $500,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | Arts Education and Outreach Program | $500,000 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | Cornelia t. Bailey global flora mezzanine and performance space | $500,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest Hobe Sound, FL | Program Support - CTB Preschool Enhancement Project | $450,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing reports the foundation’s termination and asset transfers. Its grant total for that year includes the two large 507(b)(2) transfers described above.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $59,600,444 | $491,522,431 | $489,034,168 | 108 | $11,158,428 | $58,180,577 | $9,456,685 |
| 2021 | $355,586,591 | $19,852,168 | $22,745,186 | $17,599,600 | 183 | $19,607,593 | $9,824,372 | $23,945,082 |
| 2020 | $358,812,030 | $22,031,733 | $23,925,887 | $19,361,160 | 157 | — | $5,648,263 | $20,555,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $9.5M for 2022 — 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 stated mission is to empower organizations promoting the arts and developing programs to inspire, educate, and engage. Its website also describes support for education, veterans, medical research, and initiatives that protect and use nature for enrichment and healing.
Examples of supported organizations reflect several of these areas. Palm Beach Opera says it produces opera, offers educational programs, and trains emerging opera artists. Lighthouse ArtCenter describes itself as a community-focused art center offering classes, exhibitions, and educational and social events. Loggerhead Marinelife Center says it promotes ocean conservation, particularly for threatened and endangered sea turtles. Wellesley College’s stated mission is to provide a liberal arts education for women.
Grantmaking
The 2022 filing lists 108 grants totaling $489,034,168. The median listed grant was $25,000; the smallest was $5,000 and the largest was $243,622,453. The total includes two 507(b)(2) transfers of securities and cash: $243,622,453 to Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust and $234,979,115 to Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust. The filing says the assets and tax attributes were transferred to the two new private foundations.
Among other listed 2022 grants were $1,000,000 each to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary for the Cornelia T. Bailey Education Center, Norton Museum for arts-related purposes, and Palm Beach Opera for a capital campaign building and for performance and its Bailey app artists program. Other grants included $500,000 to Lighthouse ArtCenter for an expansion matching grant, $500,000 to Wellesley College for a named mezzanine and performance space, $450,000 to Hobe Sound Community Chest for preschool enhancement, and $400,000 to Loggerhead Marinelife Center for capital campaign support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Eileen J. Daly and Stephen G. Vogelsang, Esq., as co-trustees, and Hayley J. Little as executive director.
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust is led by Hayley J. Little, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Hayley J. Little
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $61K (2022)
Eileen J. Daly
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$807K (2020) → $363K (2022)
Stephen G. Vogelsang Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$807K (2020) → $363K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $363K, to Eileen J Daly (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust
How much does Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust give each year?
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust gave $489.0M across 108 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $17.6M across 183 grants.
What is Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust's median grant in 2022 was $25,000, and its average grant was $4,528,094, across 108 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust that year got $9.2M on average.
Where does Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust give grants?
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Washington, DC (13 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (9 grants) and Miami, FL (5 grants).
Does Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 108) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust's largest 2022 grantees include Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust ($243,622,453), Glen W Bailey Charitable Trust ($234,979,115) and Palm Beach Opera ($2,000,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower organizations promoting the arts and developing programs to inspire, educate, and engage. Its website also describes support for education, veterans, medical research, and initiatives that protect and use nature for enrichment and healing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust?
The 2022 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $9.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust's EIN?
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6474256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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