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Cornolia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $3.3M. Total assets have decreased from $14.6M in 2011 to $2.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, New York and Maine. According to available records, Cornolia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc. has made 424 grants totaling $11.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $2.1M in 2021 to $2.8M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.7M distributed across 202 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1M, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 139 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Connecticut, Montana, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 98 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cornolia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 424 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, CT, MT.
Cornolia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $11.6M across 424 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1M.
Cornolia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cornolia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John R Raben Jr | Dir, Pres | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Laurie A Warren | Sec, VP, Dir | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Anne B Green | Dir, Treas, VP | $15K | $0 | $15K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
424
Total Giving
$11.6M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
139
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of AcadiaSeasonal Workforce Housing Initiative to benefit Acadia National Park | Bar Harbor, ME | $500K | 2023 |
| Yale Universityplanning and construction of the renovation of the Linonia & Brothers Reading Room in Sterling Memorial Library | New Haven, CT | $333K | 2023 |
| Eastern Maine Healthcare SystemsNorthern Light Health Foundation for The Campaign for Acadia Hospital | Brewer, ME | $250K | 2023 |
| College Of The AtlanticNorth Woods Ways project | Bar Harbor, ME | $188K | 2023 |
| Maine Seacoast MissionGeneral & Unrestricted | Northeast Harbor, ME | $151K | 2023 |
| University Of New Englandpilot program supporting needs-based scholarships for students in Graduate Programs in Public Health | Portland, ME | $150K | 2023 |
| Island InstituteGeneral & Unrestricted | Rockland, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Katahdin Woods And WatersGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Incgeneral support and the high school | Greenwich, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Camp Sunshine At Sebago Lake IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Casco, ME | $75K | 2023 |
| North Haven FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Rockland, ME | $75K | 2023 |
| William A Farnsworth Library And Art Museum IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Rockland, ME | $75K | 2023 |
| Greenwich Emergency Medical Service IncorporatedGeneral & Unrestricted | Riverside, CT | $48K | 2023 |
| National Forest FoundationSaco District Recreational Enhancements Project | Missoula, MT | $38K | 2023 |
| Fisher House Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Rockville, MD | $38K | 2023 |
| Ducks UnlimitedGeneral & Unrestricted | Memphis, TN | $35K | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Food BankGeneral & Unrestricted | Auburn, ME | $30K | 2023 |
| Mount Desert Nursing AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Northeast Harbor, ME | $26K | 2023 |
| Island Readers And Writers An Initiative For MaineGeneral & Unrestricted | Mount Desert, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Northeast Harbor Ambulance Service IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Northeast Harbor, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Yellowstone ForeverGeneral & Unrestricted | Bozeman, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Usa25 residential visits (50 participants in each) and 25 visits (50 participants in each) for Lewa-supported schools to participate in the Conservation Education Program | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| C&O Canal Trust IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Williamsport, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalMassachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry and the work of Dr. Paula Rauch | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The American National Red Cross - The American RedPower Red Machine to be located at the Jill and John Coyle Blood Center in Greenwich, CT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Wings World Quest IncCharitable Event | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Greenwich HospitalGeneral & Unrestricted | Greenwich, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Children Of Fallen Patriots FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Reston, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Camp Beech CliffCampership fund Paddle Raise at Lunch Scholarship fund | Mt Desert, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Islesford Boat WorksGeneral & Unrestricted | Islesford, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Mount Desert Island Search & RescueGeneral & Unrestricted | Bar Harbor, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing SchoolSailing school scholarships for Ready About Campaign | Northeast Harbor, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Historic Properties Of Greenwich IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Cos Cob, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Old Timers Athletic Association Of Greenwich ConneScholarship Fund | Old Greenwich, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Laurel House IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Staten Island, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| National Audubon Society - GreenwichGeneral & Unrestricted | Greenwich, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood House ClubGeneral & Unrestricted | Ne Harbor, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Columbia College Of Columbia UniversityScholarship fund for pre-med football player | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Buckley Institute IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New Haven, CT | $5K | 2023 |