The Corda Foundation
To assemble and preserve the artistic works of david rosenmann-taub and to make them available worldwide.
The Corda Foundation at a glance
In short: The Corda Foundation gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.0M), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,000,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,000,000
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $3,493,221
- +34.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Corda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Hispanic Society of America ($1.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hispanic Society of America New York, NY | Support of Poetry Center | $1,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,493,221 | $3,319,556 | $1,198,735 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,406,445 |
| 2024 | $2,595,640 | $155,682 | $202,365 | — | — | $74,813 |
| 2023 | $2,641,717 | $103,285 | $246,119 | — | — | $24,959 |
| 2022 | $2,784,694 | $87,349 | $236,322 | — | — | $-11,973 |
| 2021 | $2,957,987 | $126,765 | $306,825 | — | — | $21,626 |
| 2020 | $3,165,765 | $185,393 | $294,478 | — | — | $34,349 |
About The Corda Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Corda Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chapel Hill, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Corda Foundation is led by Woodrow E. Lomas II, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Woodrow E. Lomas II
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billie Straub
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Sarmiento
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank C. Crawford
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Lindenthal
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pope
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lincoln
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Losee
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Crouse
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Odessky
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $44K (2025)
Valerie Young
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $44K, to Virginia Odessky (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Corda Foundation
How much does The Corda Foundation give each year?
The Corda Foundation gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Corda Foundation?
The Corda Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is The Corda Foundation?
The Corda Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chapel Hill, NC. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Corda Foundation operate?
The Corda Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Corda Foundation's EIN?
The Corda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2206344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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