Joseph F Cornelius
Joseph F Cornelius is a private foundation, based in Belleair, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $851K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $36K.
Joseph F Cornelius at a glance
In short: Joseph F Cornelius gave $57K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,809
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,116
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $850,971
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph F Cornelius funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Religion ($28K). Together the top 7 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joseph F Cornelius gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $64K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Religion Belleair, FL | General Operations | $28,015 |
| Medical Research Belleair, FL | General Operations | $9,630 |
| Human Services Belleair, FL | General Operations | $8,048 |
| Education Belleair, FL | General Operations | $5,500 |
| Environment Belleair, FL | General Operations | $4,491 |
| Animal Welfare Bellaire, FL | General Operations | $1,075 |
| Art and Culture Belleair, FL | General Operations | $50 |
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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 | $850,971 | $49,286 | $70,232 | $56,809 | 7 | $56,809 | $35,863 | $63,335 |
| 2023 | $877,483 | $55,684 | $69,775 | $54,337 | 9 | $54,337 | $39,189 | $55,139 |
| 2022 | $892,713 | $51,130 | $79,011 | $63,813 | 9 | $64,013 | $37,682 | $59,912 |
| 2021 | $870,596 | $129,376 | $66,297 | $45,778 | 8 | $55,278 | $118,357 | $58,767 |
| 2020 | $629,798 | $2,914 | $52,579 | $43,510 | 8 | — | $25,118 | $55,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph F Cornelius reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph F Cornelius is led by Karen Crown, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Crown
President
President → Director, 2021
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janine K. Cornelius
Director
Secretary → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Freeman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nathan S. Freeman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jay F. Cornelius
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joseph F. Cornelius Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joseph F. Cornelius III (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 Joseph F Cornelius
How much does Joseph F Cornelius give each year?
Joseph F Cornelius gave $57K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 9 grants.
What is Joseph F Cornelius's typical grant size?
Joseph F Cornelius's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $8,116, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph F Cornelius give grants?
Joseph F Cornelius gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Belleair, FL (6 grants).
Does Joseph F Cornelius give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph F Cornelius's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph F Cornelius's largest grantees?
Joseph F Cornelius's largest 2024 grantees include Religion ($28,015), Medical Research ($9,630) and Human Services ($8,048), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph F Cornelius?
Joseph F Cornelius reported $851K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Joseph F Cornelius's EIN?
Joseph F Cornelius's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1084951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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