The Cordell Family Foundation
The Cordell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported giving $40,449 through 23 grants to charitable organizations.
The Cordell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cordell Family Foundation gave $40K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,449
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,759
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $234
- Total assets
- $833,486
- +16.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (94% 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 The Cordell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 107 Parkview Way, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Phone: (610) 581-0211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cordell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Denis Catholic Church ($36K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The reported shares for Colorado, North Carolina, Missouri, and Maryland were 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cordell Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $189; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $105 first-time, $263 repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 83% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (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 $22K (2021) to $45K (2020). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Denis Catholic Church Havertown, PA | Donation | $35,700 |
| Come and See Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $500 |
| Bucks County Children & Youth Social Services Agency Doylestown, PA | Donation | $500 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $500 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $315 |
| St Michael the Archangel School Coopersburg, PA | Donation | $311 |
| VFW Kansas City, MO | Donation | $300 |
| GMF School Fundraiser Newtown Square, PA | Donation | $300 |
| The Fellowship Foundation Bethesda, MD | Donation | $300 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Donation | $275 |
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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 | $833,486 | $165,018 | $45,254 | $40,449 | 23 | $40,449 | $46,560 | $41,980 |
| 2023 | $717,660 | $50,805 | $47,396 | $42,624 | 21 | $42,624 | $20,818 | $37,122 |
| 2022 | $712,558 | $1,273 | $37,245 | $32,983 | 25 | $32,983 | $12,433 | $38,229 |
| 2021 | $747,535 | $89,150 | $26,769 | $22,106 | 21 | $22,106 | $84,487 | $41,471 |
| 2020 | $685,142 | $166,990 | $48,343 | $44,780 | 15 | — | $13,427 | $28,179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cordell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations including churches, schools, charities, a children’s hospital, and other nonprofits. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Guiding Eyes for the Blind describes its work as providing guide dogs to people with vision loss.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $40,449. Grants ranged from $25 to $35,700, with a median grant of $234. The largest listed grant was $35,700 to St. Denis Catholic Church in Havertown, Pennsylvania. Other listed grants included $500 each to Come and See Foundation, Bucks County Children & Youth Social Services Agency, and Catholic Charities Appeal; $315 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; and $275 to Wounded Warrior Project. Samaritan’s Purse received $100, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind received $25.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry K. Cordell as president/director and Kathleen M. Cordell as treasurer/director.
The Cordell Family Foundation is led by Larry K. Cordell, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry K. Cordell
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen M. Cordell
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 The Cordell Family Foundation
How much does The Cordell Family Foundation give each year?
The Cordell Family Foundation gave $40K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 21 grants.
What is The Cordell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cordell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $234, and its average grant was $1,759, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cordell Family Foundation that year got $189 on average.
Where does The Cordell Family Foundation give grants?
The Cordell Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Cordell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Cordell Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (23 grants).
Who are The Cordell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cordell Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Denis Catholic Church ($35,700), Come and See Foundation ($500) and Bucks County Children & Youth Social Services Agency ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cordell Family Foundation?
The Cordell Family Foundation reported $833K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (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 does The Cordell Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations including churches, schools, charities, a children’s hospital, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cordell Family Foundation?
The foundation makes 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 ↑
What is The Cordell Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cordell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1463317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Cordell 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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