Cornerstone Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Des Plaines, Illinois · EIN 36-3289363
- Illinois
- Des Plaines
- Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy
- Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy in Illinois
- Total giving
- $1.2MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $32MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
RESPONDING TO THE GOSPEL, THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION IS THE ENDOWMENT ENSURING THE MINISTRIES AND FUTURE OF LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS (LSSI). THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING ACTIVE SUPPORT FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY LSSI. LSSI TOUCHES THE LIVES OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR, SERVING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RACES, RELIGIOUS, AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES. LSSI HAS MORE THAN 190 PROGRAMS AT MORE THAN 80 SITES IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THESE PROGRAMS CARE FOR SENIOR ADULTS, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS DURING TIMES OF CRISIS, AND ASSIST THOSE WHO HAVE CHALLENGES RELATED TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR ADDICTION PROBLEMS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | $1.2M | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.lssi.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.