David and Sherry Cordani Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 45-4079812 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 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
80% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Franklin, TN | Current use for general charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Achilles International Inc | New York, NY | Current use for general charitable purposes | $275,000 |
| Hartford Stage Company Inc | Hartford, CT | Current use for general charitable purposes | $125,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Inc | Hartford, CT | Current use for general charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Omnia Sol | Boynton Beach, FL | Current use for general charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc | Bethesda, MD | Current use for general charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Project Hope Story Hope Story Inc | Richardson, TX | Current use for general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Jdrf Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Current use for general charitable purposes | $5,620 |
| New York Building Congress | New York, NY | Current use for general charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Fenwick Improvement Fund | Milton, MA | Current use for general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Pan Masschusetts Challenge Trust | Needham, MA | Current use for general charitable purposes | $1,027 |
| Cookies for a Cause | Addison, TX | Current use for general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Gold Star Mothers of Ct American Gold Star Mothers Inc | Washington, DC | Current use for general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Police Unity Tour National Law Enforcement Officers | Florham Park, NJ | Current use for general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Current use for general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Bushnell Center for Performing Arts | Hartford, CT | Current use for general charitable purposes | $550 |
| Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance Inc | West Hartford, CT | Current use for general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Connecticut Veterans Legal Center | West Haven, CT | Current use for general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Emmanuel Food Pantry | Durham, NC | Current use for general charitable purposes | $500 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Arlington, VA | Current use for general charitable purposes | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Current use for general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Nativity Prep Academy | San Diego, CA | Current use for general charitable purposes | $500 |
| St Marys by the Sea Church | Pacific Grove, CA | Current use for general charitable purposes | $500 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Maryland Heights, MO | Current use for general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Red Sox Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Current use for general charitable purposes | $436 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | Current use for general charitable purposes | $211 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Current use for general charitable purposes | $210 |
| Acton Memorial Library Foundation Inc | Acton, MA | Current use for general charitable purposes | $105 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut Inc | Hamden, CT | Current use for general charitable purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,017,759 | 30 |
| 2024 | $889,184 | 20 |
| 2023 | $868,515 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632439349100403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4079812
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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