Cordover Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cordover Family Foundation is a private foundation in Paramus, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $374,485 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$374,485
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $391,509 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $374,985 | 14 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $391,509 | 15 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $374,485 | 13 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Cordover Family Foundation 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 Cordover Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $180,000 |
| New York | 5 | $167,985 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Sinai Health System | General purpose | $150,000 |
| MIT Museum | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Cultural arts | $30,000 |
| Lesley University | Education | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Council for the arts | $15,000 |
| Phillips Academy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Belev Echad | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Mshef | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Life Florida | General purpose | $500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Cultural arts | $275 |
| Metropolian Museum of Art | Education | $210 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald H Cordover
- Jeffrey A Cordover
- Valerie Katz
- Barbara A Cordover
Questions people ask
Does Cordover Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cordover Family Foundation give?
$374,485 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Cordover Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald H Cordover (Trustee), Jeffrey A Cordover (Trustee), Valerie Katz (Trustee) and Barbara A Cordover (Trustee).
What does Cordover Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.