Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $11.0 million in 359 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$11.0 million
- Number of grants359
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$268 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9.8 million the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11.0 million | 226 | $239 million |
| 2024 | $9.8 million | 322 | $253 million |
| 2025 | $11.0 million | 359 | $268 million |
How to apply
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 141 | $7.2 million |
| New York | 149 | $2.7 million |
| Connecticut | 35 | $398,100 |
| Virginia | 4 | $285,000 |
| District of Columbia | 22 | $267,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Opera | $750,000 underwrite production/ $250,000 palm beach opera apprentice artists program | $1.0 million |
| Cultural Council for Palm Beach County | Arts & culture education support | $670,000 |
| Cultural Council for Palm Beach County | Arts & culture education support (2026 accelerated) | $665,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Program support - ctb preschool enhancement project | $500,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre | General operating | $400,000 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | Main-stage production of the world premiere play: dangerous instruments by gina montet | $350,000 |
| South Florida PBS (WPBT) | Arts, music and culture enrichment fund | $350,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Raymond F | Expanding and enhancing education, community engagement and arts career development programs | $250,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Lincoln Center | Saturday matinee radio broadcasts - $1m 4-year 2024 - 2027 | $250,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Lincoln Center | Saturday matinee radio broadcasts - $1m 4-year 2024 - 2027 (2026 accelerated) | $250,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | Arts and science center | $200,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | Arts and science center (2026 accelerated) | $200,000 |
| Wnet New York | General operating | $200,000 |
| Uso the | Uso pathfinder transition program | $125,000 |
| Uso the | Uso pathfinder transition program - 2025 grant accelerated | $125,000 |
| Boca Ballet Theatre Company | Seasons of dance and "the directors' summer" | $100,000 |
| Path to College | Endowment catapult! Youth mentoring center | $100,000 |
| Path to College | Endowment catapult! Youth mentoring center (2026 accelerated) | $100,000 |
| Path to College | Endowment catapult! Youth mentoring center - accelerated 2027 | $100,000 |
| Path to College | Endowment catapult! Youth mentoring center - accelerated 2028 | $100,000 |
| Path to College | Endowment catapult! Youth mentoring center - accelerated 2029 | $100,000 |
| Miami City Ballet | Miami city ballet community engagement programs | $75,000 |
| Young People's Chorus of New York City | General operating | $75,000 |
| Gablestage | Stages for students: youth and teen theatre education programs | $65,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation FBO Miami Book Fair | Emerging writer fellowships, generation genius authors, speak up series, creative writing programs | $62,500 |
| Alumni & Friends of FH Laguardia High School Music and Art | Senior dance gradution concert | $50,000 |
| Hermitage Artist Retreat | Operating support 2024 2025 | $50,000 |
| American Association of Caregiving Youth | Caregiving youth project | $35,000 |
| Community Fund of Darien | Youth success and education | $35,000 |
| First Tee Palm Beaches Gold Coast Aka Childrens Golf Foundation | Veterans programs | $35,000 |
| Quantum House | Arts and culture summer tour | $29,000 |
| Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches | Foundation annual holiday gift program general operating | $25,000 |
| Armed Services Arts Partnership | Advancing veteran mental health by fostering community through the arts in washington, dc | $25,000 |
| Art Effect of the Hudson Valley | Artsbridge | $25,000 |
| Baker Senior Center Naples | Veterans in paradise (vip) | $25,000 |
| Barry University | Barry veterans network: an extension of barry university's veteran and military services | $25,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Resuce dogs for veterans | $25,000 |
| Center for Fiction | Support for emerging writers: writing workshops | $25,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida | Employment empowerment through education | $25,000 |
| Clubbed Thumb | Early career writers' group | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eileen J Daly
- Stephen G Vogelsang Esq
- NA
Questions people ask
Does Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust give?
$11.0 million in tax year 2025, across 359 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Eileen J Daly (Co-Trustee), Stephen G Vogelsang Esq (Co-Trustee) and NA (N/A).
What does Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.