Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 116 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants116
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 110 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 117 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 116 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 35 | $1.1 million |
| Connecticut | 29 | $140,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $105,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $83,000 |
| New York | 15 | $61,250 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $36,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $15,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $8,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $7,750 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Acadia | to provide funds for the Seasonal Workforce Housing Initiative to benefit acadia national park | $500,000 |
| Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake Inc | Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Family Fund | $200,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | To support the Southern National Forest Recovery Fund | $75,000 |
| Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $56,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters | To support the delivery of education programming | $50,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Charitable Event | $35,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | to support the VMHLC | $25,000 |
| Historic Properties of Greenwich Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Island Housing Trust | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Island Institute | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Island Readers and Writers an Initiative for Maine | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Watermans Community Center | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| A Mainehealth HCSR | Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals Fund | $15,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Barnard College | Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being | $10,000 |
| Bruce Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| North Haven Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Old Timers Athletic Association of Greenwich Conne | College Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | Caroll Adams Scholarship fund for pre-med student | $10,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Buckley Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA | to support Lewa's Conservation Education Program | $7,500 |
| Camp Beech Cliff | General & Unrestricted | $5,250 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| C&o Canal Trust Inc | to support the Canal for All project | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Team Inc | Cancer Support Team's Mental Health Program | $5,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Advancing Coastal Marsh Restoration in Connecticut | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Garrett B Smith Foundation | childhood cancer research fund | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| History Trust | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne B Green
- John R Raben Jr
- Laurie A Warren
Questions people ask
Does Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 116 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne B Green (Dir, Treas, VP), John R Raben Jr (Dir, Pres) and Laurie A Warren (Sec, VP, Dir).
What does Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and housing and homelessness.