CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
ITHACA, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
22-2848738
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DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
ITHACA, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
22-2848738
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DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
AI Summary
CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $20.8M across 74 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE A SERVICE FOR CORNELL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS WHO WISH TO MAKE CHARITABLE GIFTS THROUGH THE STRUCTURE OF A DONOR-ADVISED FUND.
Cause Areas
1
University education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
$54M
51%
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Rochester, NY
$6.7M
6%
Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
88
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$37K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 216 grantees
- 6 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $24 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include Cornell University, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, and Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.