The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Essex Fells, NJ EIN: 20-2028914

The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Essex Fells, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $771K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $53K.

The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc gave $56K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$56,000
+49.3% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
6
+20.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$9,333
+24.4% vs 2025
Median grant
$7,500
Total assets
$771,195
-1.7% vs 2025
Primary geography
New Jersey (64% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2026

Seton Hall Prep: $21KSeton Hall Prep$21KTunnel to Towers: $10KTunnel to Towers$10KSt Jude Childrens Hospital: $10KSt Jude Childrens Hospital$10KMt St Dominic Academy: $5KMt St Dominic Academy$5KMother Seton Regional HS: $5KMother Seton Regional HS$5KSt Barnabas Hospital: $5KSt Barnabas Hospital$5K

The largest 2026 recipient was Seton Hall Prep ($21K). Together the top 6 received $56K.

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkStaten IslandWest OrangeCaldwellClarkEast ElmhurstEast HanoverLivingstonMemphisOradell

How The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 25% from 2023 to 2026. 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

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K5 grants2021 2 grants2022 1 grant2023 3 grants2024 5 grants2025 6 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2024) to $75K (2023). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $56K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Seton Hall Prep West Orange, NJGeneral Use$21,000
Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NYGeneral Use$10,000
St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TNGeneral Use$10,000
Mt St Dominic Academy Caldwell, NJGeneral Use$5,000
Mother Seton Regional HS Clark, NJGeneral Use$5,000
St Barnabas Hospital West Orange, NJGeneral Use$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2026$771,195$53,210$66,541$56,0006$56,000$53,210
2025$784,526$97,171$46,728$37,5005$37,500$51,420
2024$730,001$77,395$47,290$37,0003$37,000$27,395
2023$739,919$81,332$85,264$75,0001—$31,332
2022$779,479$99,489$70,829$60,0002—$128,726
2021$671,583$80,249$55,035$45,0005—$30,249

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc is led by Gary Cordovano Jr., President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Gary Cordovano Jr.

    President

    Vice President → President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Cordovano

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Cordovano

    Vice President & Secretary

    Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Arlene Cordovano (2021–2023) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Cordovano Family Foundation Inc

How much does The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc give each year?

The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc gave $56K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $38K across 5 grants.

What is The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,333, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc give grants?

The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Tennessee (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Orange, NJ (2 grants).

Does The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Seton Hall Prep ($21,000), Tunnel to Towers ($10,000) and St Jude Childrens Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc?

The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc reported $771K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $53K.

What is The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Cordovano Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2028914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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