Cornwell Foundation Inc
Cornwell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Athens, Ohio. Its stated primary goal is to support local charitable organizations in southeastern Ohio.
Cornwell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cornwell Foundation Inc gave $131K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,325
- +57.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,208
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,236
- Total assets
- $2,531,155
- +36.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (10 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Cornwell Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 662, Athens, OH 45701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cornwell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Shelter Dogs ($85K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 72 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its primary goal is to support local southeastern Ohio charitable organizations. The 2024 filing lists grants to recipients in Ohio and one $200 grant to a recipient in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cornwell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 16 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 161% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2020) to $131K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Shelter Dogs Athens, OH | Charitable Purposes | $85,000 |
| Rising Suns Pharmacy Athens, OH | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| City of Athens Athens, OH | Christmas Lights | $10,960 |
| Rising Appalachia Warriors Millfield, OH | Charitable Purposes | $5,900 |
| Southeast Ohio Independent News Athens, OH | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Living Water Worship Center Albany, OH | Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| Village of Albany Albany, OH | Christmas Lights | $2,188 |
| Alexander Local School District Albany, OH | Project Christmas | $1,872 |
| Southeast Ohio History Center Athens, OH | Charitable Purposes | $600 |
| Elmo Memorial Golf Tournament Dublin, OH | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
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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 | $2,531,155 | $716,065 | $152,434 | $131,325 | 16 | $131,997 | $107,228 | $97,818 |
| 2023 | $1,858,509 | $215,294 | $96,785 | $83,226 | 13 | $83,377 | $71,748 | $84,257 |
| 2022 | $1,603,639 | $170,099 | $104,531 | $86,706 | 16 | $88,566 | $87,134 | $83,038 |
| 2021 | $1,924,731 | $200,054 | $71,911 | $50,250 | 16 | $57,107 | $163,250 | $88,881 |
| 2020 | $1,757,843 | $555,858 | $64,888 | $43,021 | 11 | — | $45,291 | $56,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cornwell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $98K 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
The foundation states that its primary goal is supporting local southeastern Ohio charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included support for animal welfare, community projects, schools, local news, and other charitable purposes.
Among its grantees, Turn It Gold Fund describes its mission as raising awareness and money toward childhood cancer, with a goal of changing the lives of children affected by the disease.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $131,325. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $85,000, with a median grant of $1,236. Its largest grants included $85,000 to Friends of the Shelter Dogs, $15,000 to Rising Suns Pharmacy, and $10,960 to the City of Athens for Christmas lights. Turn It Gold in Houston, Texas, received $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists R Leslie Cornwell as president, David Cornwell as member, Anne Cornwell as treasurer, and Kris Cornwell as secretary.
Cornwell Foundation Inc is led by R. Leslie Cornwell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. Leslie Cornwell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Cornwell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Cornwell
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Cornwell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Cornwell Foundation Inc
How much does Cornwell Foundation Inc give each year?
Cornwell Foundation Inc gave $131K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 13 grants.
What is Cornwell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cornwell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,236, and its average grant was $8,208, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cornwell Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Cornwell Foundation Inc give grants?
Cornwell Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, OH (8 grants) and Albany, OH (3 grants).
Who are Cornwell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cornwell Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Shelter Dogs ($85,000), Rising Suns Pharmacy ($15,000) and City of Athens ($10,960), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cornwell Foundation Inc?
Cornwell Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cornwell Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its primary goal is supporting local southeastern Ohio charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included support for animal welfare, community projects, schools, local news, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cornwell Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cornwell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cornwell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4805177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cornwell Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cornwell Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cornwell-foundation-inc-morg_6a44901c44da44148116ab215bb188ab
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