CornellWeinstein Family Foundation
CornellWeinstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsford, New York. Established in 1986, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on supporting education, human services, and philanthropic initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+27.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$245K
-0.3% YoY
Grant Count
22
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-0.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CornellWeinstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $40,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $2,124,298
- Total revenues: $304,594
- Total expenses: $269,195
- Giving rate: 11.5% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,712,589 | $2,124,298 | $2,058,193 |
| Revenue | $153,161 | $304,594 | $105,191 |
| Expenses | $269,594 | $269,195 | $260,307 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $245,050 | $245,740 | $235,350 |
| Net Investment Income | $132,194 | $284,430 | $83,501 |
| Distributable Amount | $136,234 | $131,836 | $147,344 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester ($43,000), Monroe Community College Foundation ($29,700), Education Success Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daystar Rochester, NY | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| Education Success Foundation Rochester, NY | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| Elluminate New York, NY | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| Geva Theatre Rochester, NY | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital Rochester, NY | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Hope Hall School Rochester, NY | GENERAL FUND | $1,250 |
| Jewish Community Center Rochester, NY | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester Rochester, NY | GENERAL FUND | $43,000 |
| Jewish Senior Life Foundation Rochester, NY | GENERAL FUND | $2,700 |
| Light Of Israel Rochester, NY | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Linda Cornell Weinstein — Executive Director
- David Cornell — Director
- Sherwin Weinstein — Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Cornell Weinstein | Executive Direc | 1 | — |
| David Cornell | Director | — | — |
| Sherwin Weinstein | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Olivia Cornell | Director | — | — |
| Joshua Weinstein | Director | — | — |
| Michael Cornell | Director | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CornellWeinstein Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, primary funding areas include: • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
How do I apply for a grant from CornellWeinstein Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $245,740 (2023) • Number of grants: 21-22 grants annually • Grant range: $1,000 to $40,000 • Median grant size: $8,000 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester (JCC): $40,000 • Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester: $38,000 • Monroe Community College Foundation: $28,500 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Where does CornellWeinstein Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Illinois.
What size grants does CornellWeinstein Family Foundation award?
In 2024, CornellWeinstein Family Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $245K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is CornellWeinstein Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, CornellWeinstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is CornellWeinstein Family Foundation's EIN?
CornellWeinstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1264534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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