Paul Cordish Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Paul Cordish Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$20,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$192,972
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 1 | $139,348 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $152,295 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 2 | $192,972 |
How to apply
Paul Cordish 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 Paul Cordish Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Maryland School of Law | Writing contest award for legal research that will enhance and develop the law of public insurance adjusting. | $10,000 |
| Univ of Maryland School of Law | Writing contest award for legal research that will enhance and develop the law of public insurance adjusting. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Cordish
- Blake Cordish
- Reed Cordish
- Bruce Swerling
- Richard Cohen
- David S Cordish
- Brian Goodman
Questions people ask
Does Paul Cordish Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul Cordish Foundation Inc give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Paul Cordish Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan Cordish (Director), Blake Cordish (Director), Reed Cordish (Director) and Bruce Swerling (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Paul Cordish Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.