Cordelia Corp
Preselected recipients only
Cordelia Corp is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.7 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $5.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.7 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$134 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.2 million the year before.
82% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.2 million | 5 | $121 million |
| 2023 | $5.2 million | 4 | $130 million |
| 2024 | $6.7 million | 11 | $134 million |
How to apply
Cordelia Corp 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 Cordelia Corp funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $5.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $414,668 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Graduate School of Education | General | $5.0 million |
| Martha Vineyard's Hospital | General | $1.0 million |
| The Film Foundation | General | $150,000 |
| American Friends of the National Gallery London | General | $134,834 |
| The International Friends of the London Library | General | $134,834 |
| Transportation Alternatives | General | $125,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | General | $100,000 |
| Eno River Players Inc | General | $10,000 |
| National Film Preservation Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Grace Church | General | $10,000 |
| Yale University | Peter salovey scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary A Bing
- Douglas Ellis
Questions people ask
Does Cordelia Corp accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cordelia Corp give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Cordelia Corp?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary A Bing (President) and Douglas Ellis (Treasurer).
What does Cordelia Corp fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.