Private foundation · EIN 84-4038769 · Edina, Minnesota · Arts, culture & humanities

4 Cornerstones Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $50K. 54% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$2.4M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MN
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$51M

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Oregon FoundationEugene, ORGeneral support$530K
Special OlympicsMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$500K
The Aim Higher FoundationSt Paul, MNGeneral support$200K
National Association of Catholic ChaplainsMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$160K
St Raphael Catholic SchoolCrystal, MNGeneral support$151K
Drink at the Well Hon's HoneyCurtis Bay, MDGeneral support$125K
Little Way Pregnancy Resource Center IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$115K
Unitedhealthcare Children's FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$100K
Marist Catholic High SchoolEugene, ORGeneral support$100K
St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolVermillion, MNGeneral support$76K
Camp OdayinOakdale, MNGeneral support$60K
FIRST Tee Southern ColoradoColorado Springs, COGeneral support$50K
USA Track and Field Foundation IncSalem, OHGeneral support$50K
Zip With USValencia, PAGeneral support$50K
Academy of Holy AngelsRichfield, MNGeneral support$40K
Prairiecare FundBrooklyn Park, MNGeneral support$29K
St John the Evangelist Parish - WellesleyWellesley, MAGeneral support$25K
Church of St Patrick's EdinaEdina, MNGeneral support$12K
Cf FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$10K
St Mathias Catholic ChurchHampton, MNGeneral support$7,000
Minnesota Junior CyclingRosemount, MNGeneral support$6,102
St John the Baptist ChurchVermillion, MNGeneral support$6,000
St Mary's Catholic ChurchHampton, MNGeneral support$6,000
Tommy Watkins Foundation (via the Achieve Invitational)Fort Myers, FLGeneral support$1,500
Mass General Hospital Development OfficeBoston, MAGeneral support$1,000
Delavan-Darien High SchoolDelavan, WIGeneral support$200

By state: Minnesota 14 · Oregon 2 · Wisconsin 2 · Maryland 1 · Kentucky 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

4 Cornerstones Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edina, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does 4 Cornerstones 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 4 Cornerstones Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.4M across 26 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does 4 Cornerstones Foundation give?

Minnesota (14 grants), Oregon (2 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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