Cornwell Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 47-5509025 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$185K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$19.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
12% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Nc Relief | Boone, NC | To support the annual fund. | $40,000 |
| Darlington School | Rome, GA | To support the annual fund | $25,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Charlotte, NC | To support the efforts to reduce homelessness | $20,000 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | Charlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $15,000 |
| Children's Theatre | Charlotte, NC | To support the arts | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To support the kellogg school annual fund | $10,000 |
| Queens University Cato School of Education | Charlotte, NC | To support the annual fund | $10,000 |
| Roof Above | Charlotte, NC | To support housing in charlotte. | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | To support the better the future capital campaign | $10,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Arts and Sciences Foundation) | Chapel Hill, NC | To support the arts and sciences annual fund | $10,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler Business School) | Chapel Hill, NC | To support the fund for unc kenan-flagler | $10,000 |
| The Sharon at Southpark | Charlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $5,000 |
| Myers Park High School Foundation | Charlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $3,000 |
| Young Black Leadership Alliance | Charlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $3,000 |
| The Harvest Center of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $2,000 |
| Treescharlotte | Charlotte, NC | To support the annual fund. | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $180,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $176,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102790
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5509025
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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