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Private Foundation
CORNWELL FOUNDATION
CORNWELL FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in CHARLOTTE, NC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $15.1M, expenses of $434K, total assets of $19.4M. Imperigo tracks 81 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $786K.
EIN: 475509025
CHARLOTTE, NC
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$15.1M
Total Expenses$434K
Total Assets$19.4M
Grants Given81
Grant Total$786K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
SAMARITAN'S PURSE FBO WESTERN NC RELIEF
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND.
$40,000
DARLINGTON SCHOOL
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND
$25,000
CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS
$20,000
MYERS PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND.
$15,000
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS SCHOOL)
TO SUPPORT THE FUND FOR UNC KENAN-FLAGLER
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 81 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETA
Melissa W Cornwell
VICE PRESIDENT AND ASST. SECRETA
Sara Catherine Cornwell Philpott
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
William D Cornwell Jr
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.1M | $434K | $19.4M |
| 2024 | $171K | $224K | $4.1M |
| 2023 | $131K | $218K | $3.9M |
| 2022 | $111K | $124K | $3.8M |
| 2021 | $2.1M | $150K | $4.1M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2.1M to $15.1M (+624%), with total assets most recently reported at $19.4M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in DC, GA, IL, NC.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.