The Joseph and Robert Cornell
Charlottesville, Virginia · EIN 133097502 · Private foundation
The Joseph and Robert Cornell is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $5.6M in giving and $66.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 309 individual grants from this funder — $26.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Joseph and Robert Cornell funds
The Joseph and Robert Cornell's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, health care, higher education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include men boys, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Arts (ader Performing Arts Center) GRANT IS FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Charlottesville, VA | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Wnet GRANT IS FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $750K | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association GRANT IS FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $700K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Joseph and Robert Cornell
The Joseph and Robert Cornell's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cornellmemorialfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Joseph and Robert Cornell
- Does The Joseph and Robert Cornell accept grant applications?
- The Joseph and Robert Cornell's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Joseph and Robert Cornell fund?
- The Joseph and Robert Cornell's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include University of Virginia Arts (ader Performing Arts Center), Wnet, Metropolitan Opera Association. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Joseph and Robert Cornell give in grants?
- The Joseph and Robert Cornell's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $5.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.3M over 309 grants.
- Where is The Joseph and Robert Cornell located?
- The Joseph and Robert Cornell is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133097502.
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