Cornwell-Bireley Family Charitable Trust
Historical FunderBluefield, Virginia · EIN 54-6305643 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GARY AND LAURA CORNWELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 314 BRIERWOOD DRIVE, BLUEFIELD VA 24605 |
| Phone | 2763261806 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High School | Blacksburg, VA | Educational | $25,000 |
| Graham High School | Bluefield, VA | Educational | $13,100 |
| Bluefield Union Mission | Bluefield, WV | Support | $6,500 |
| Community Health Center | Christiansburg, VA | Support | $6,250 |
| Children's Home Society | Princeton, WV | Support | $5,000 |
| Virginia Tech University | Blacksburg, VA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Agnes Scott College | Decatur, GA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Feeding Southwest Va | Salem, VA | Support | $1,000 |
| Kids Soar | Roanoke, VA | Support | $900 |
| Consumer Reports | Washington, DC | Support | $650 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,900 | 10 |
| 2024 | $59,100 | 8 |
| 2023 | $63,431 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612059349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6305643
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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