Cornelius Family Foundation Inc
Cornelius Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Zionsville, Indiana. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $703,500, supporting organizations including religious, humanitarian, media, education, youth, and community organizations.
Cornelius Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cornelius Family Foundation Inc gave $704K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state District of Columbia. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $703,500
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,083
- -46.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,940,291
- +27.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (30% 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 Cornelius Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that only requests submitted in writing will be considered. Contact: James Cornelius. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: James Cornelius
Mailing address: PO Box 5037, Zionsville, IN 46077
Phone: (317) 826-7240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cornelius Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land ($160K). Together the top 10 received $665K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 75 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Washington, DC (30%), Missouri (21%), Alabama (14%), Maryland (14%), and Indiana (10%). The foundation also reported grants to recipients in Hawaii, Illinois, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cornelius Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 698% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $704K (2024) to $3.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $704K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land Washington, DC | Charitable | $160,000 |
| St Alphousus Liguori Catholic Church Saint Louis, MO | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network Irondale, AL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Word Among US Frederick, MD | Charitable | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Maria Lanakila Catholic Church Lahaina, HI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Archdiocese of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology St Meinrad, IN | Charitable | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,940,291 | $1,121,180 | $708,736 | $703,500 | 18 | $708,007 | $120,451 | $101,473 |
| 2023 | $1,527,847 | $947,241 | $819,447 | $796,000 | 11 | $800,519 | $946,006 | $72,227 |
| 2022 | $1,400,053 | $1,918,941 | $3,063,809 | $2,996,000 | 16 | $3,000,326 | $1,917,509 | $122,542 |
| 2021 | $2,544,921 | $2,564,346 | $1,519,390 | $1,508,000 | 19 | $1,511,525 | $2,561,941 | $197,193 |
| 2020 | $1,499,965 | $662,196 | $2,968,375 | $2,920,000 | 11 | — | $660,403 | $200,971 |
| 2019 | $3,806,144 | $2,269,037 | $2,191,318 | $2,160,000 | 17 | — | $1,288,314 | $233,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cornelius Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land says it provides humanitarian support to Christians in the Holy Land and works to safeguard human rights and the continued presence of the Christian minority there. EWTN Global Catholic Network says it operates television, radio, and internet media networks from a Catholic perspective.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in education and economic mobility: Christel House International prepares graduates of its affiliated schools to pursue upward economic mobility, while United Way of Central Indiana partners to support financial stability and upward mobility for people and families living in or near poverty. The Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Boone County describes its work as helping area youth develop skills, fitness, and character; Summer Stock Stage provides theater experiences for young performers in Central Indiana.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $703,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $160,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants were $160,000 to the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land, $150,000 to St Alphousus Liguori Catholic Church, and $100,000 each to Eternal Word Television Network and The Word Among Us. The American Red Cross and Maria Lanakila Catholic Church each received $50,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James M Cornelius as president; Kathleen M Cornelius as vice president/secretary; and Andrew James Cornelius and Lindsay Anne Harmon as directors.
Cornelius Family Foundation Inc is led by James M. Cornelius, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M. Cornelius
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Anne Harmon
Director
On filings since 2019
9 hrs/week
$22K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Andrew James Cornelius
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathleen M. Cornelius
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Cornelius Family Foundation Inc
How much does Cornelius Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Cornelius Family Foundation Inc gave $704K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $796K across 11 grants.
What is Cornelius Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cornelius Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $39,083, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cornelius Family Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Cornelius Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Cornelius Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (21%) and Alabama (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (6 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Cornelius Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Cornelius Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are Cornelius Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cornelius Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land ($160,000), St Alphousus Liguori Catholic Church ($150,000) and Eternal Word Television Network ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cornelius Family Foundation Inc?
Cornelius Family Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $708K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cornelius Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cornelius Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that only requests submitted in writing will be considered. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cornelius Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cornelius Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2030709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cornelius Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cornelius-family-foundation-inc-morg_db43efdd11c447dea5e6a0f62a14816e
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