Christian Community Foundation Inc
Christian Community Foundation Inc, operating under the name WaterStone, is a public charity based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Established in 1980, the organization serves as a Christian foundation that provides comprehensive giving strategies and counsel to donors, advisors, and ministries. WaterStone specializes in working with business owners and stewards of family wealth to develop innovative charitable giving solutions, with particular expertise in managing complex, non-cash assets.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$616.7M
+13.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$203.1M
+41.9% YoY
Grant Count
1,462
+15.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$139K
+22.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "Honoring God through the transformational power of giving, serving givers at the intersection of faith and finance, and building the Kingdom by transforming assets to living water."
The organization's core philosophy centers on generosity as an act of worship and emphasizes multiplying giving impact for charitable and religious purposes. WaterStone focuses on providing education, innovation, and comprehensive giving strategies to help clients turn their assets into meaningful change.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Direct Christian ministries and religious organizations
Grantmaking
WaterStone offers a variety of gift-planning solutions tailored to donor needs, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
WaterStone's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- Texas
- Colorado
- California
The organization serves both domestic and international nonprofit organizations through its donor-directed giving programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $616,655,526
- Total Giving: $211,066,974
- Total Revenues: $263,240,053
- Total Expenses: $232,399,350
- Number of Employees: 20
IRS Ruling Year: 1981
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) public charity
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $616,655,526 | $545,944,923 | $497,894,733 |
| Revenue | $263,240,053 | $232,951,454 | $194,166,172 |
| Expenses | $232,399,350 | $163,944,873 | $97,210,512 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $22,891,260 | $13,215,164 | $26,969,541 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH HARRISON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $481,119 |
| DOUG H KIESEWETTER JR | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| KITTIE W WATSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD A LAVINSKI | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ALAN BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BOB BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIM COBB | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS LYLES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OS GUINNESS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PASTOR JOEL SANDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREGORY VIGIL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD CAPLIN | BOARD MEMBER (BEG 10/2023) | 1 | — |
| DAVID DUNN | BOARD MEMBER (BEG 10/2023) | 1 | — |
| JOHN MULDER | BOARD MEMBER/CHIEF GENEROSITY ADVISOR | 20 | $163,362 |
| CHRIS START | TREASURER | 40 | $234,558 |
| RUTHANN WITKOP | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 40 | $72,993 |
| RICHARD VON GNECHTEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $282,820 |
| STEPHANIE HOFF | SENIOR GIFT STRATEGIST | 40 | $127,685 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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