The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation
THE FLOY L AND PAUL F CORNELSEN is a private foundation based in Wildwood, Missouri. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 grants included organizations in Missouri and Indiana.
The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation gave $427K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $85K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $427,000
- +35.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $85,400
- +35.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $5,742,571
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2464 Taylor Road Suite 322, Wildwood, MO 63040
Phone: (314) 961-7775
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Depauw University ($100K). Together the top 5 received $427K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 12 grants of 27 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 23% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $233K (2021) to $427K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $427K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depauw University Greencastle, IN | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School Frontenac, MO | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Without Limits Playground St Peters, MO | General Funding | $100,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Funding | $92,000 |
| The Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Funding | $35,000 |
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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 | $5,742,571 | $477,317 | $469,941 | $427,000 | 5 | $429,303 | $438,734 | $376,810 |
| 2024 | $5,737,128 | $668,710 | $341,898 | $316,096 | 5 | $318,026 | $644,838 | $348,618 |
| 2023 | $5,411,983 | $222,437 | $336,177 | $311,751 | 6 | $313,613 | $199,873 | $341,147 |
| 2022 | $5,534,674 | $151,710 | $370,215 | $325,000 | 6 | $329,120 | $123,275 | $384,136 |
| 2021 | $5,766,531 | $434,515 | $266,292 | $233,400 | 5 | — | $409,377 | $362,996 |
| 2020 | $5,603,733 | $346,936 | $331,450 | $300,000 | 6 | — | $321,432 | $325,284 |
| 2019 | $5,588,247 | $85,154 | $421,930 | $385,000 | 8 | — | $93,312 | $329,743 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $377K for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included a university, a school, a playground, and organizations connected to pediatric care and congenital heart defects. DePauw University describes its mission as developing leaders through a liberal arts education. St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s pediatric-care mission, and The Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation says it provides financial support to families coping with congenital heart defects.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made five grants totaling $427,000. Grants ranged from $35,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $100,000. Its largest grants were $100,000 each to DePauw University, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, and Without Limits Playground; it also gave $92,000 to St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation and $35,000 to The Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation. All five grants were for general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katherine St John and Kristina Cornelsen Boctor as trustees.
The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine St John
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Cornelsen Boctor
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kristina Cornelsen (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation
How much does The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation gave $427K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $316K across 5 grants.
What is The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $85,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Depauw University ($100,000), Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School ($100,000) and Without Limits Playground ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation?
The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $429K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $377K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included a university, a school, a playground, and organizations connected to pediatric care and congenital heart defects. DePauw University describes its mission as developing leaders through a liberal arts education. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1635732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Floy L and Paul F Cornelsen Charitable 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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