Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.4 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 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$5.4 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$114 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
100% 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 | $4.9 million | 1 | $96.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 1 | $108 million |
| 2025 | $5.4 million | 57 | $114 million |
How to apply
Cornell Douglas 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $910,000 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $905,000 |
| Wyoming | 5 | $740,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $625,000 |
| California | 3 | $540,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $260,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $215,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $195,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $500,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $500,000 |
| Comm FD of Jackson Hole | General support | $450,000 |
| Earth Justice | General support | $400,000 |
| So Environmental Law Ctr | General support | $250,000 |
| Ny Botanical Garden | General support | $200,000 |
| Sky Truth | General support | $200,000 |
| Center Biological Diversity | General support | $200,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | General support | $175,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | General support | $150,000 |
| End Fund | General support | $150,000 |
| Ceres | General support | $150,000 |
| Center for Biological Div | General support | $150,000 |
| Grand Teton Nat'l PK FD | General support | $125,000 |
| Green Science Policy Inst | General support | $100,000 |
| National Park Cons Assoc | General support | $100,000 |
| Center for Biological Div | General support | $100,000 |
| Jackson Hold Land Trust | General support | $100,000 |
| Wamu 885 | General support | $100,000 |
| Lighthawk | General support | $80,000 |
| Frack Tracker Alliance | General support | $75,000 |
| Water Engineers | General support | $75,000 |
| Earth Law Center | General support | $65,000 |
| Coming Clean | General support | $65,000 |
| Southwings | General support | $60,000 |
| Wildearth Guardians | General support | $60,000 |
| Northern Plains Res Council | General support | $60,000 |
| Corporate Accountability Int'l | General support | $60,000 |
| Teton County Search & Rescue | General support | $50,000 |
| Environmental Integrity PRJ | General support | $50,000 |
| Food Corps | General support | $50,000 |
| Peer | General support | $50,000 |
| Montana Audubon | General support | $50,000 |
| Old-Growth Forest Network | General support | $50,000 |
| Conservation Lands FD | General support | $50,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General support | $50,000 |
| Green America | General support | $45,000 |
| Toxic Free Future | General support | $40,000 |
| Pesticide Action Network | General support | $40,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | General support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Cornell
- Holly Cornell Lowen
- Alex Cornell
Questions people ask
Does Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc give?
$5.4 million in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Cornell (President & Director), Holly Cornell Lowen (Secretary & Director) and Alex Cornell (Treasurer).
What does Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and food and hunger.