The Cornell Family Foundation
The Cornell Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $195K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $177K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Cornell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cornell Family Foundation gave $177K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,500
- -60.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,417
- -53.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $194,508
- -45.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Cornell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard University ($50K). Together the top 6 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 30 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cornell Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2025) to $470K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Every Mother Counts New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $45,500 |
| The Spence School New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| St Bernards School Inc New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Riverdale Country School Inc Bronx, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Felix Organization Locust valley, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,508 | $59,977 | $224,224 | $176,500 | 6 | $180,929 | $29,682 | $153,988 |
| 2024 | $358,755 | $654,796 | $482,483 | $444,000 | 7 | $447,549 | $626,612 | $114,211 |
| 2023 | $186,442 | $263,398 | $259,655 | $227,000 | 9 | $230,534 | $234,277 | $110,373 |
| 2022 | $182,699 | $53,654 | $320,555 | $278,000 | 7 | $299,386 | $32,484 | $127,681 |
| 2021 | $449,600 | $756,620 | $500,232 | $470,000 | 1 | — | $756,620 | $113,432 |
| 2020 | $193,212 | $106,489 | $412,982 | $391,610 | 1 | — | $106,489 | $104,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cornell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cornell Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry Cornell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Cornell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Cornell Family Foundation
How much does The Cornell Family Foundation give each year?
The Cornell Family Foundation gave $177K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $444K across 7 grants.
What is The Cornell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cornell Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,417, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cornell Family Foundation give grants?
The Cornell Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Cornell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cornell Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cornell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cornell Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Harvard University ($50,000), Every Mother Counts ($45,500) and The Spence School ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cornell Family Foundation?
The Cornell Family Foundation reported $195K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Cornell Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cornell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3921374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Cornell Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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