The Cunnane Foundation
The Cunnane Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $340K. Net investment income was $369K.
The Cunnane Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cunnane Foundation gave $340K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $340,000
- +61.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,000
- +94.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $6,083,779
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (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 The Cunnane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Patrick Center ($130K). Together the top 5 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 33 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cunnane Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 $210K (2023) to $340K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick Center St. Louis, MO | Further Charitable Purpose | $130,000 |
| Today & Tomorrow Foundation St. Louis, MO | Further Charitable Purpose | $70,000 |
| Visitation Academy of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Further Charitable Purpose | $70,000 |
| Fathers & Families Support Center St. Louis, MO | Further Charitable Purpose | $55,000 |
| Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Further Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,083,779 | $666,769 | $374,348 | $340,000 | 5 | $340,000 | $369,471 | $385,352 |
| 2023 | $5,791,358 | $485,419 | $246,258 | $210,000 | 6 | $210,000 | $187,753 | $331,768 |
| 2022 | $5,552,197 | $455,449 | $267,674 | $230,000 | 5 | $230,000 | $161,193 | $319,996 |
| 2021 | $5,364,422 | $1,057,376 | $267,085 | $240,000 | 5 | $240,000 | $681,162 | $321,971 |
| 2020 | $4,656,734 | $580,412 | $252,303 | $230,300 | 12 | — | $69,228 | $243,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cunnane Foundation reported a distributable amount of $385K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cunnane Foundation is led by Cornelia B. Stebelman, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cornelia B. Stebelman
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James J. Cunnane Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Cunnane Foundation
How much does The Cunnane Foundation give each year?
The Cunnane Foundation gave $340K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 6 grants.
What is The Cunnane Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cunnane Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $70,000, and its average grant was $68,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cunnane Foundation give grants?
The Cunnane Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants).
Who are The Cunnane Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cunnane Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Patrick Center ($130,000), Today & Tomorrow Foundation ($70,000) and Visitation Academy of St Louis ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cunnane Foundation?
The Cunnane Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $340K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $385K (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 The Cunnane Foundation's EIN?
The Cunnane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1691517. 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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