Cornwall Foundation Inc
Cornwall Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $195,500 to organizations in Florida, New York, and North Carolina.
Cornwall Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cornwall Foundation Inc gave $196K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $195,500
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,292
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,599,289
- +4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cornwall Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says to submit a letter including all pertinent information, the purpose of the funds, and evidence of 501(c)(3) status. It restricts awards to 501(c)(3) organizations. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Igor Birman
Mailing address: PO Box 311, Liberty, NY 12754
Phone: (845) 295-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cornwall Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community School of Naples Inc ($45K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 50 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (80%), New York (15%), and North Carolina (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cornwall Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 195% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2022) to $196K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community School of Naples Inc Naples, FL | Contribution to support increased curricular opportunities, campus enhancements, and faculty development. | $45,000 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | Contribution to support relief efforts after hurricane Milton. | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc Tampa, FL | Contribution to support relief efforts after hurricane Milton. | $25,000 |
| Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples Inc Naples, FL | Contribution to the Night at the Museum event supporting the Museum's goal of inspiring children and families through playful learning experiences. | $20,000 |
| Sullivan 180 Inc Liberty, NY | Contribution to support the organization's goal of improving the health and wellness of Sullivan County. | $20,000 |
| 2L Foundation Naples, FL | Contribution to fund the core programs of 2L - Education, Health Care, Trafficking, and Disaster Relief. | $10,000 |
| Dale Jr Foundation Mooresville, NC | Contribution to support the organization's goal of sending resources to underprivileged children and their families | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Contribution to support research related to developing a cure for metastasis cancer | $10,000 |
| Naples Performing Arts Center Inc Naples, FL | Contribution to fund scholarships awarded students to receive an education in the arts. | $10,000 |
| Naples Zoo Inc Naples, FL | Contribution to support the Zoo's work to inspire conservation ethics and appreciation for the natural world. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,599,289 | $300,085 | $198,561 | $195,500 | 12 | $195,561 | $300,085 | $164,198 |
| 2024 | $2,497,765 | $167,370 | $185,390 | $149,700 | 10 | $149,761 | $167,320 | $161,623 |
| 2023 | $2,515,785 | $156,487 | $154,061 | $149,500 | 7 | $149,561 | $156,487 | $147,474 |
| 2022 | $2,513,359 | $230,510 | $67,261 | $66,200 | 11 | $66,261 | $230,510 | $149,515 |
| 2021 | $2,350,110 | $165,657 | $187,561 | $182,500 | 10 | — | $165,657 | $152,861 |
| 2020 | $2,372,014 | $187,534 | $87,162 | $84,000 | 11 | — | $187,534 | $125,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cornwall Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $164K 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 filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants supported organizations with varied work. For example, Community School of Naples describes its mission as academic excellence and helping students become engaged learners and responsible global citizens. Metropolitan Ministries says it serves people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, while Feeding America Tampa Bay describes work to address hunger and barriers affecting people in need. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern community health, children’s safety and well-being, arts education, and conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $195,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $45,000 to Community School of Naples, $25,000 each to Feeding America Tampa Bay and Metropolitan Ministries, and $20,000 each to Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples and Sullivan 180.
The 2025 filing also lists grants of $10,000 each to 2L Foundation, Dale Jr Foundation, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Naples Performing Arts Center, and Naples Zoo; $5,500 to Lee Memorial Health System Foundation; and $5,000 to Youth Haven.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandra Gerry as President and Director; Adam Gerry as Vice President and Director; Peter Racette as Treasurer; Teri Beimler as Secretary; Michael Fitzpatrick as Vice President; and Robyn Gerry as Director.
Cornwall Foundation Inc is led by Sandra Gerry, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra Gerry
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Gerry
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Gerry
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Racette
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teri Beimler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fitzpatrick
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chris Grillo (2020–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Cornwall Foundation Inc
How much does Cornwall Foundation Inc give each year?
Cornwall Foundation Inc gave $196K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 10 grants.
What is Cornwall Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cornwall Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,292, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cornwall Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Cornwall Foundation Inc give grants?
Cornwall Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (6 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does Cornwall Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Cornwall Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cornwall Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cornwall Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community School of Naples Inc ($45,000), Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc ($25,000) and Metropolitan Ministries Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cornwall Foundation Inc?
Cornwall Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cornwall Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants supported organizations with varied work. For example, Community School of Naples describes its mission as academic excellence and helping students become engaged learners and responsible global citizens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cornwall Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says to submit a letter including all pertinent information, the purpose of the funds, and evidence of 501(c)(3) status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cornwall Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cornwall Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1159972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Cornwall Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cornwall-foundation-inc-morg_8a3204cf68ab4b358c8d2fac7f4e36c9
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