Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChatham, Massachusetts · EIN 13-4033628 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$140K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$146K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston to Charleston Literary Festival | Charleston, SC | General support | $50,000 |
| Sophia Institute | Manchester, NH | General support | $20,000 |
| Cape Cod Shakespear Festival in Chatham | Chatham, MA | General supportgeneral support | $20,000 |
| Brewster Animal Rescue League | Brewster, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| St Christophers Episcopal Church | Chatham, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theatre | Chatham, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $106,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,569,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612049349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4033628
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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