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Cornerstone Foundation Inc

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 113737220  ·  Private foundation

Cornerstone Foundation Inc is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.6M in annual giving against $32.7M in assets. This page documents the 43 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Cornerstone Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$32.7M
Total assets
43
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cornerstone Foundation Inc funds

Cornerstone Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, higher education, libraries & literacy.

Environment & ConservationHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cornerstone Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Environmental Defense Fund
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$350K2024
Island Institute
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Rockland, MD$340K2024
Island Institute
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Rockland, ME$325K2023
Environmental Defense Fund
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$325K2023
The Island Institute
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Rockland, ME$300K2022
Environmental Defense Fund
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$300K2022
Environmental Defense Fund
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$300K2020
The Island Institute
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Rockland, ME$250K2020
Teach for America Dcmd
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$250K2020
House of Ruth
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$240K2024
Teach for America
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$240K2024
House of Ruth
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$225K2023
Teach for America
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$225K2023
Teach for America
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$200K2022
House of Ruth
SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$200K2022

Cornerstone Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.6M
2022$1.7M
2023$1.9M
2024$2.2M

How to apply for funding from Cornerstone Foundation Inc

Cornerstone Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Cornerstone Foundation Inc

Does Cornerstone Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Cornerstone Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Cornerstone Foundation Inc fund?
Cornerstone Foundation Inc's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Environmental Defense Fund, Island Institute, Island Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cornerstone Foundation Inc give in grants?
Cornerstone Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.4M over 43 grants.
Where is Cornerstone Foundation Inc located?
Cornerstone Foundation Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 113737220.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cornerstone Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cornerstone Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.