Cornuelle Family Foundation
The Cornuelle Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, but the foundation appears to have wound down: a filing marked as its final return says it completed liquidation on September 30, 2024, and the 2024 filing reports no grants or assets.
Cornuelle Family Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $512,197
- +231.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $7,688
- -95.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $18,239
- -90.0% vs 2023
- 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 Cornuelle Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported in a filing for a foundation that has since completed liquidation; it is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3170 Dept 715, Honolulu, HI 96802-3170
Phone: (808) 694-4540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cornuelle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees are located in Hawaii, California, Colorado, and Florida. The foundation’s liquidation statement also names organizations in Hawaii, California, and Pennsylvania, as well as Schwab Charitable in California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Cornuelle Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 86% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 8% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $160K (2021). In 2023 it made 22 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | Educational Programs and Operating Support | $18,000 |
| Maui United Way Inc Lahaina Fire Relief Fund Wailuku, HI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Horses of TIR NA Nog San Diego, CA | Programs & Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc Palmetto, FL | Programs & Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | Herbert C Cornuelle Endowment Fund | $9,000 |
| Liljestrand Foundation Honolulu, HI | Programs & Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Alight Minneapolis, MN | Hunger Relief Programs | $6,500 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (Care) Atlanta, GA | Programs & Operating Support | $6,500 |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development Southfield, MI | Programs & Operating Supportprograms & Operating Support | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing narrative states that net assets were $3,340,053 on January 31, 2024, before distributions as part of the liquidation completed September 30, 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $512,197 | $18,239 | — | — | $7,688 | $501,646 | $92,292 |
| 2023 | $2,603,998 | $154,577 | $182,302 | $156,000 | 22 | $164,685 | $136,970 | $153,137 |
| 2022 | $2,620,151 | $244,926 | $167,279 | $140,000 | 22 | $148,904 | $226,551 | $162,881 |
| 2021 | $2,541,083 | $204,805 | $186,975 | $160,000 | 26 | — | $186,631 | $161,407 |
| 2020 | $2,515,825 | $132,618 | $145,987 | $120,100 | 22 | — | $115,216 | $139,906 |
| 2019 | $2,484,663 | $175,281 | $164,111 | $132,600 | 23 | — | $157,487 | $136,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cornuelle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $92K 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 reported grants included support for schools and universities, an organization providing care for horses, and an organization that partners people with dogs. For example, Punahou School describes its mission in terms of helping students discover their purpose and responsibilities to Hawaii and the world. Horses of Tir Na Nog says it provides shelter, food, veterinary care, and other services to horses with few remaining options. Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. describes its mission as creating and nurturing partnerships between people and dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $156,000 in grants across 22 grants, an average of about $7,091 per grant. Listed 2023 awards include $18,000 and $9,000 to Punahou School; $10,000 awards to Horses of Tir Na Nog, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Foundation, and Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. These are reported award entries; the filing data gives the total grant count and amount.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Cumming Cornuelle, Richard Craig Cornuelle, Bruce Douglas Cornuelle, and Ann Elizabeth Cornuelle as directors. Richard Craig Cornuelle is also listed as vice president and secretary. Bank of Hawaii is listed as agent.
Cornuelle Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Elizabeth Cornuelle
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bruce Douglas Cornuelle
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Cumming Cornuelle
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard Craig Cornuelle
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bank Of Hawaii
Agent
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about Cornuelle Family Foundation
What does Cornuelle Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants included support for schools and universities, an organization providing care for horses, and an organization that partners people with dogs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cornuelle Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Cornuelle Family Foundation make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees are located in Hawaii, California, Colorado, and Florida. The foundation’s liquidation statement also names organizations in Hawaii, California, and Pennsylvania, as well as Schwab Charitable in California.
How much is Cornuelle Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cornuelle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $92K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cornuelle Family Foundation's EIN?
Cornuelle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1672549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Cornuelle Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 10, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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