The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation
THE JANE AND ALAN CORNELL FAMILY is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. It reported 21 grants totaling $792,453 for 2022, including a $330,303 transfer to the Cornell Family Charitable Foundation.
The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation gave $792K across 21 grants in 2022 (avg $38K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $792,453
- +119.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 21
- -16.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $37,736
- +160.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,600
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (8 of 21, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (58% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing listed no specific form or award restrictions. Its application information is not presented as current because the foundation reported completing its asset transfer and entering dissolution in 2022.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Jane Cornell
Mailing address: 17640 Lake Estates Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: (561) 289-5974
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Cornell Family Charitable Foundation ($330K). Together the top 10 received $772K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 57 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2022 grant dollars, the filing reported 58% to recipients in Florida, 41% to New York, and 1% to Washington, DC; Maryland accounted for 0%. These figures describe recipient locations, not a stated geographic policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 8 of 21 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $56K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 52% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 39% 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 (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $290K (2020) to $792K (2022). In 2022 it made 21 grants totaling $792K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Family Charitable Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Transferor for irc section 4942 purposes as provided by reg. 1.507-3(a)(9)(I). | $330,303 |
| American Society for Yad Vasham New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Halutza Jewish National Fund Ref New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $63,000 |
| Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $36,250 |
| Hands on Tzedakah Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing also states that the Cornell Family Charitable Foundation would report the combined 2022 minimum investment return of the transferee and transferor foundations.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-32,229 | $913,950 | $792,453 | 21 | $792,453 | $208,066 | — |
| 2021 | $17,579,758 | $977,240 | $466,055 | $361,660 | 25 | $361,660 | $886,525 | $929,154 |
| 2020 | $17,069,170 | $14,511,255 | $330,473 | $290,000 | 11 | — | $381,609 | $487,815 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2022 recipients included Jewish organizations, local community and health organizations, and organizations working in areas such as public safety, emergency services, and cancer support. These are descriptions of the grantees, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Jewish National Fund-USA describes its work as supporting the land of Israel and its people across areas including forestry, water solutions, community building, and education. Hands On Tzedakah says it supports programs serving people in need that receive less traditional funding. Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s health-care mission through philanthropic gifts and public awareness. Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach says it serves the cultural, educational, religious, and social needs of Jewish college students in the area.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $792,453. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $330,303, with a median of $3,600. The largest payment, $330,303 to the Cornell Family Charitable Foundation, was identified as a transfer under IRC Section 507(b)(2), rather than an ordinary charitable grant. Other notable 2022 grants included $100,000 each to American Society for Yad Vashem, Halutza Jewish National Fund REF, and Jewish National Fund; $63,000 to American Jewish Committee; and $36,250 to Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service. The filing listed these grants as unrestricted.
The filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also states that there was no specific application form and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Jane E Cornell, Michael C Cornell, and Lauren B Lazar as trustees.
The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jane E. Cornell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren B. Lazar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Cornell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation
How much does The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation give each year?
The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation gave $792K across 21 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $362K across 25 grants.
What is The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $3,600, and its average grant was $37,736, across 21 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation that year got $56K on average.
Where does The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation give grants?
The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (8 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Armonk, NY (2 grants).
Does The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Cornell Family Charitable Foundation ($330,303), American Society for Yad Vasham ($100,000) and Halutza Jewish National Fund Ref ($100,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2022 recipients included Jewish organizations, local community and health organizations, and organizations working in areas such as public safety, emergency services, and cancer support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation?
The filing listed no specific form or award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jane and Alan Cornell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6319839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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