Huffman-Cornwell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Huffman-Cornwell Foundation is a private foundation in High Point, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $154,400 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$154,400
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,180 the year before.
59% 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 | $135,672 | 28 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $126,180 | 29 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $154,400 | 27 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Huffman-Cornwell 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 Huffman-Cornwell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 22 | $136,400 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mimosa Christian Counseling Center | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Historic Burke Foundation | General purposes | $13,000 |
| Burke County United Way | General purposes | $12,400 |
| Meeting Place | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Clinic | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Burke Arts Council | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Burke United Christian Ministries | General purposes | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General purposes | $10,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General purposes | $10,000 |
| NC School for Deaf Foundation | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and We | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Burke County Young Life | General | $5,000 |
| The Autism Society of NC | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Community Kindness Inc | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The House of Refuge | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Education | $3,500 |
| The Overflow NC Inc | General purposes | $3,500 |
| NC State University | Education | $2,500 |
| UNC Chapel Hill | Education | $2,000 |
| Assure the Future | Education | $2,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Inc | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Burke County Literacy Council | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Historic Gilboa Foundation | General purposes | $1,500 |
| East Tennessee State University | Education | $1,000 |
| Averett University | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | Education | $1,000 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pinnacle Bank
- Julie M Garner
- Lou B Crouch
- Jan N Stephanides
- Richard C Avery
- Jay Norvell
- Mary Louise McCombs
- Brad Norvella
Questions people ask
Does Huffman-Cornwell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Huffman-Cornwell Foundation give?
$154,400 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Huffman-Cornwell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pinnacle Bank (Trustee), Julie M Garner (Board Member), Lou B Crouch (Board Member) and Jan N Stephanides (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Huffman-Cornwell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.