Grants paid in 2025
33 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wheaton AcademyWest Chicago, IL | Religious | $25K |
| Kids Alive InternationalAlpharetta, GA | Advocacy | $20K |
| Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FL | Religious | $17K |
| Trinity HouseLeesburg, VA | Religious | $16K |
| Outreach Community MinistriesWheaton, IL | Advocacy | $13K |
| Evangelical Child and Family AgencyWheaton, IL | Advocacy | $11K |
| Chicago Westside Christian SchoolChicago, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Reach BeyondColorado Springs, CO | Religious | $5,000 |
| Mission EurasiaWheaton, IL | Religious | $4,000 |
| Little LambsCarol Stream, IL | Religious | $3,000 |
| Caring NetworkGlen Ellyn, IL | Advocacy | $3,000 |
| Kim Wickes MinistriesWest Memphis, AK | Religious | $3,000 |
| Moody ChurchChicago, IL | Religious | $3,000 |
| Africa Inland MissionPeachtree City, GA | Religious | $2,400 |
| Illinois Right to LifeChicago, IL | Religious | $2,150 |
| Dickson Valley CampNewark, IL | Religious | $2,000 |
| World Relief DupageCarol Stream, IL | Advocacy | $2,000 |
| Mesa GlobalCharlotte, NC | Religious | $2,000 |
| Missionary Furlough HomesWheaton, IL | Religious | $1,500 |
| CASA VivaWheaton, IL | Religious | $1,200 |
| CommunitasIndustry, CA | Religious | $1,000 |
| MedsendFort Mill, SC | Religious | $1,000 |
| Pro Life Action LeagueChicago, IL | Advocacy | $1,000 |
| RenewGlen Ellyn, IL | Advocacy | $1,000 |
| Repeat BotiqueWheaton, IL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Stars MinistryWheaton, IL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Young Mens Education NetworkChicago, IL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Wheaton Bible ChurchWest Chicago, IL | Religious | $700 |
| New MomsChicago, IL | Religious | $500 |
| South Asia Friendship CenterChicago, IL | Religious | $500 |
| The Life CenterElgin, IL | Advocacy | $500 |
| Mission GoBuffalo, NY | Religious | $300 |
| Exodus World ServiceItasca, IL | Religious | $250 |
By state: Illinois 23 · Georgia 2 · Florida 1 · Virginia 1 · Colorado 1 · Alaska 1
About this foundation
Cornerstone Center Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Henrietta Van Der Molen, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cornerstone Center Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Cornerstone Center Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $151K across 33 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Cornerstone Center Foundation give?
Illinois (23 grants), Georgia (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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