Stephen L Cornwell Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 47-1747243 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$412K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$25.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas Read Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | To assist in education opportunities | $55,000 |
| Roof Above | Charlotte, NC | Program support | $52,000 |
| Dreamkey Partners | Charlotte, NC | To assist in housing opportunities | $50,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Nc invest early funders collaborative fund | $39,500 |
| Best Nc | Cary, NC | Program support | $35,000 |
| Public School Forum of Nc | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $30,000 |
| Charlotte Bilingual Preschool | Charlotte, NC | To assist in education opportunities | $25,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | Charlotte, NC | Program support | $25,000 |
| Unc Charlotte Foundation for the Uncc Reading Camp | Charlotte, NC | To assist in education opportunities | $22,000 |
| Nc Housing Coalition | Durham, NC | Program support | $15,000 |
| Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center | Charlotte, NC | Program support. | $13,000 |
| Community Care Clinic of Rowan County | Salisbury, NC | Program support. | $5,000 |
| Holy Angels | Belmont, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Main Street Marketplace | China Grove, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Rowan Helping Ministries | Salisbury, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Rowan Literacy Council | Salisbury, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Rufty-Holmes Senior Center | Salisbury, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Bread Inc | Gastonia, NC | Progam support | $4,000 |
| Cancer Services of Gaston County | Gastonia, NC | Program support | $4,000 |
| Carolina Caring | Newton, NC | Program support. | $4,000 |
| Dream Center Academy | Gastonia, NC | Program support | $4,000 |
| Gaston Skills | Gastonia, NC | Program support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $411,500 | 22 |
| 2024 | $385,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $340,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102364
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1747243
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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