The William Nelson Cromwell Foundation
Accepts applications
The William Nelson Cromwell Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $161,630 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$161,630
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2023 was down from $182,869 the year before.
67% of its 2023 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 | $182,869 | 17 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $161,630 | 17 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John D Gordan III 1133 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10128 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 208-9302 |
| What to submit | Each applicant for a prize, fellowship or grant should follow the procedures for submitting a proposal on the Prizes, Fellowships and Grants section of the William Nelson Cromwell Foundation website (http://cromwellfoundation.org/prizes-fellowships-grants/). |
| Deadlines | Early Scholar Article, Book and Dissertation have deadlines for submission of June 1 and the Legal |
| Restrictions | Awards are made in connection with the study of American legal history with some emphasis on the Colonial period. There is no set dollar limit on awards, but the awards generally are limited to the Foundation's available net income as defined under Chapter 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The William Nelson Cromwell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Kentucky. It also paid $46,630 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jane E Calvert - The Dickinson Writings Project | Grant - The Complete Writings and Selected Correspondence of John Dickinson | $50,000 |
| The National Archives (UK) | Grant - Prize Papers of the American War of Independence | $45,000 |
| Individual | Legal History Article of the Year Prize | $5,000 |
| Individual | Book Prize | $5,000 |
| Individual | Dissertation Prize | $5,000 |
| Individual | Article Prize | $5,000 |
| Individual | Early Career Scholar Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Early Career Scholar Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Early Career Scholar Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Early Career Scholar Grant Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Early Career Scholar Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Early Career Scholar Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Early Career Scholar Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Early Career Scholar Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Legal History Article of the Year Prize | $2,500 |
| Individual | Legal History Article of the Year Prize | $2,500 |
| Dr Charlotte Smith (National Archives) Prof Ray Cocks (Keele University) | Grant - The Printed Appeal Papers of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council | $1,630 |
Officers and trustees
- H Rodgin Cohen
- John S Kiernan
- Charles T Dowling
- Robert B Fiske
- John D Gordan III
- Prof Sarah Barringer Gordon
- Hon Joseph A Greenaway
- Hon Caitlin J Halligan
- George A Davidson
- Prof John H Langbein
- Hon Reena Raggi
- Hon Jed S Rakoff
- Faiza J Saeed
- Kathleen M Sullivan
- Prof John Fabian Witt
Questions people ask
Does The William Nelson Cromwell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Early Scholar Article, Book and Dissertation have deadlines for submission of June 1 and the Legal.
How much does The William Nelson Cromwell Foundation give?
$161,630 in tax year 2023, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The William Nelson Cromwell Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists H Rodgin Cohen (Trustee), John S Kiernan (Trustee, Chair), Charles T Dowling (Trustee, Treasurer, Assist. Secretary) and Robert B Fiske (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The William Nelson Cromwell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.