Corner Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Corner Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$20.5 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 65 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 50 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
Corner 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 Corner Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 40 | $606,700 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $500,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nols | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Blair Academy | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Central Synagogue | Charitable | $75,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Kasey's Key | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Irc - International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Center for Family Life in Sunset Park | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| NYU Medical Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| International Foundation for Art Research | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Success Academy Charter School | Charitable | $15,000 |
| UJA Federation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| 92nd Street Y | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Broadway Housing Communities | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cornell University | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Nycnurse Family | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Housing Plus | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Miss Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ny Womens Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Committee for Cultural Policy Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Temple of Ramesses | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Madoo Conservancy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Physicians for Human Rights | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Prep for Prep | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Signature Theatre | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Western Reserve Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick Elghanayan
- Diana Elghanayan
- Zoe Elghanayan
- Ariel Elghanayan
Questions people ask
Does Corner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Corner Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Corner Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick Elghanayan (President), Diana Elghanayan (Director,secretary & Treasurer), Zoe Elghanayan (Director) and Ariel Elghanayan (Director).
What does Corner Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.