Cornerstone Cougars Inc
Cornerstone Cougars inc. Is a nonprofit corporation organized and operating for charitable purposes. Specifically this organization is focused on raising funds and organizing a development program in support of cornerstone christian school to include affiliated domestic and overseas educational programs.
Cornerstone Cougars Inc at a glance
In short: Cornerstone Cougars Inc gave $51K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,241
- +590.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,241
- +590.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $51,241
- Total assets
- $13,370
- -62.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cornerstone Cougars Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornerstone Christian School ($51K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Cornerstone Cougars Inc gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $74K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian School Bellevue, NE | Assistance provided to operate school. | $51,241 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,370 | $465,544 | $471,848 | $51,241 | 1 | $190 |
| 2024 | $35,571 | $338,818 | $336,924 | $7,425 | 1 | $-4,622 |
| 2023 | $94,125 | $359,075 | $412,554 | $40,726 | 1 | $5 |
| 2022 | $139,591 | $373,179 | $384,707 | $73,706 | 1 | $1 |
| 2021 | $509,168 | $135,686 | $115,325 | $35,821 | 1 | $1 |
| 2020 | $561,834 | $27,716 | $126,433 | — | — | $1 |
About Cornerstone Cougars Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cornerstone Cougars Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Bellevue, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $51K. Net investment income was $190.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cornerstone Cougars Inc is led by Bryan Bartels, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bryan Bartels
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Dotzler
Secretary
Member at Large → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Boex
Vice President
Member at Large → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Dupre
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dana White (2024) — Member at Large
- Former: Lawson Weihing (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: George Schuler (2020–2021) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cornerstone Cougars Inc
How much does Cornerstone Cougars Inc give each year?
Cornerstone Cougars Inc gave $51K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is Cornerstone Cougars Inc?
Cornerstone Cougars Inc reported $13K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $466K.
What is Cornerstone Cougars Inc?
Cornerstone Cougars Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Bellevue, NE. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cornerstone Cougars Inc operate?
Cornerstone Cougars Inc has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Cornerstone Cougars Inc's EIN?
Cornerstone Cougars Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4007361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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