Cornell Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Cornell Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $864,350 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $169,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$864,350
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$169,400
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $867,300 the year before.
45% of its 2024 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 | $867,300 | 42 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $864,350 | 42 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jane Cornell 17640 Lake Estates Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33496 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 289-5974 |
| What to submit | There is no specific form |
What Cornell Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $633,800 |
| Florida | 11 | $158,150 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,600 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,800 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted | $169,400 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted | $103,600 |
| American Jewish Committee | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mt Vernon | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Impact Israel | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Afmda | Unrestricted | $41,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Syracuse University | Unrestricted | $37,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Service | Unrestricted | $23,250 |
| Israel Tennnis Centers Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| The Schneerson Center for Jewish Life | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Lawfare Project | Unrestricted | $5,600 |
| Cornell University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hillel at Cornell Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hillel of Syracuse University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Max Cure Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Innocence Project | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| America Gives Inc | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Boca Raton Synagogue | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach Inc | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| North Castle Pba | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Stand With US Ukraine | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boca Raton Police Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heal Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jarc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of North America | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Cornell
- Michael C Cornell
- Lauren B Lazar
Questions people ask
Does Cornell Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cornell Family Charitable Foundation give?
$864,350 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cornell Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Cornell (Trustee), Michael C Cornell (Trustee) and Lauren B Lazar (Trustee).
What does Cornell Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.