Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust
Between its 2022–2023 filings, Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust made 134 grants to Florida organizations totaling $9,512,900 — median $25,000. Here is what they actually funded, from their IRS 990-PF filings.
What they actually fund
- Arts & culture — 55 grant(s), $3,916,000
- Youth & family services — 42 grant(s), $1,641,200
- Education & literacy — 34 grant(s), $1,476,200
- Food security & nutrition — 14 grant(s), $335,000
Where their Florida grants land: West Palm Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Tampa.
Grants on the record
The largest itemized Florida grants in their filings:
| Year | Recipient | Amount | Stated purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Palm Beach Opera | $2,000,000 | Palm Beach Opera Grant #0447-005 |
| 2023 | Norton Museum | $1,000,000 | Art Acquisition, Exhibitions, Photography, Prints, Learning and Community Engagement 2-year Grant |
| 2023 | Loggerhead Marinelife Center | $400,000 | Capital Campaign Payment |
| 2023 | Maltz Jupiter Theatre | $400,000 | General Operating |
| 2022 | Maltz Jupiter Theatre | $400,000 | General Operating |
| 2023 | South Florida Pbs | $300,000 | Arts, Music and Culture Enrichment Fund |
| 2023 | Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | $250,000 | Expanding and Enhancing Education and Engagement Arts and Career Developement |
| 2023 | Lighthouse Artcenter | $250,000 | 3D and Kiln, 385 Project, Air |
How to approach them
Apply: POTENTIAL GRANTEES SHOULD VISIT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CTBFOUNDATION.ORG AND READ THROUGH BOTH THE FAQ AND RESOURCES FOR GRANTEES PAGES BEFORE SUBMITTING EITHER AN LOI OR PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION. PROGRAM AND LOI GUIDELINES ARE LOCATED ON THE WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS THREE PROGRAM FUNDING OPTIONS IN ADDITON TO THE LETTER OF INQUIRY. PROGRAM APPLICATIONS ARE CAPPED AT THE PROGRAM FUNDING LEVEL INDICATED BY THE PROGRAM. OUR SEPARATE FORM GRANT APPLICATION WILL BE SENT TO SUCCESSFUL LOI SUBMISSIONS AFTER BOARD REVIEW. | Deadlines: SEE WEBSITE WWW.CTBFOUNDATION.ORG | Restrictions: SEE ATTACHED. | Website: https://www.ctbfoundation.org | ~322 grants/yr, median $10,000
Source: 990-PF Part XV via grantmakers.io.
Full filings on ProPublica · EIN 886220451
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Data: itemized grants from IRS 990-PF filings through 2023, via public records. Page updated July 14, 2026. Winnable Grants is not affiliated with Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust; figures are our reading of public filings — verify with the funder before applying. Nothing here is legal or financial advice.