Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chatham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$140,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$146,020
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,500 the year before.
40% 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 | $1.6 million | 27 | $401,286 |
| 2024 | $106,500 | 9 | $289,831 |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 10 | $146,020 |
How to apply
Bernard and Judy Cornwell 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 Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston to Charleston Literary Festival | General support | $50,000 |
| Sophia Institute | General support | $20,000 |
| Cape Cod Shakespear Festival in Chatham | General supportgeneral support | $20,000 |
| Brewster Animal Rescue League | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $10,000 |
| St Christophers Episcopal Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theatre | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard Cornwell
- Judy Cornwell
- Kathleen Motz
- Jill Gonzalez
Questions people ask
Does Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Bernard Cornwell (President), Judy Cornwell (Treasurer), Kathleen Motz (Clerk) and Jill Gonzalez (Director).
What does Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and faith communities.