Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp
Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp is a public charity based in Wilmington, Delaware. Formed in 1999, it works on affordable housing and community revitalization in New Castle County, with programs that include support for neighborhood businesses and Wilmington’s West Side.
Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp at a glance
In short: Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp gave $241K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $241,058
- +122.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,957
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,825
- Total assets
- $5,438,740
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp
- How to Apply
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For the West Side Small Business Innovation Grant, the organization’s website directs applicants to review eligibility requirements and apply through its small-business resources page. The most recently described cycle is past. No application instructions are provided for the currently listed West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund.
- Review Cycle
- The most recently announced West Side Small Business Innovation Grant cycle accepted applications through May 8, 2024; that deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The most recently announced West Side Small Business Innovation Grant cycle accepted applications through May 8, 2024;…
- Contact
Mailing address: 710 North Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 888-5346
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp
Who Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Delaware ($44K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that its mission serves New Castle County, Delaware, and describes community revitalization and business programs focused on Wilmington’s West Side. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $241K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | To assist with costs associated with improving building's appearance. | $44,302 |
| Bibi's Brunch Dover, DE | To assist with costs associated with improving building's appearance. | $19,741 |
| Green for the Greater Good Wilmington, DE | To assist with costs associated with improving building's appearance. | $19,692 |
| Roberto Clemente Baseball League Wilmington, DE | To assist with costs associated with improving building's appearance. | $12,500 |
| Akhibachi's Halal Food Dover, DE | To assist with costs associated with improving building's appearance. | $10,000 |
| D'Industry Men's Studio Georgetown, DE | To assist with costs associated with improving building's appearance. | $10,000 |
| Lawncare Angels LLC Harrington, DE | To assist with costs associated with improving building's appearance. | $10,000 |
| Lopez La Espiga Bakery Wilmington, DE | To assist with costs associated with improving building's appearance. | $10,000 |
| Aki's Allied LLC Dover, DE | To assist with costs associated with improving building's appearance. | $10,000 |
| Precious Little Hands Childcare Wilmington, DE | To assist with costs associated with improving building's appearance. | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,438,740 | $3,086,063 | $1,628,509 | $241,058 | 22 | $511 |
| 2024 | $4,649,354 | $1,340,622 | $1,596,122 | $108,285 | 11 | — |
| 2023 | $4,648,927 | $1,179,736 | $1,702,663 | $88,906 | 9 | — |
| 2022 | $4,545,055 | $1,403,158 | $1,662,471 | $30,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $3,674,412 | $1,532,987 | $1,276,050 | $62,001 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $3,055,940 | $768,829 | $733,807 | $79,522 | 3 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to build affordable housing to meet the needs of New Castle County residents and to serve as a proactive catalyst for community revitalization. Its 2024 filing describes West Side community work that includes a 10-year plan to improve area parks and create opportunities for Wilmington youth. Its economic development programs support existing businesses, attract new ones, and use small-business development, technical assistance, and commercial corridor improvement strategies.
Its housing work includes affordable homes for first-time buyers, rental housing for special-needs populations—including youth aging out of foster care—and a homebuyer repair program focused primarily on helping seniors age in place.
The organization’s reported 2025 grants went to Delaware recipients for building appearance improvements. Among the grantees, Roberto Clemente Baseball League describes its mission as supporting community endeavors and Woodlawn fields. Hispanic American Association of Delaware describes its mission as empowering Hispanic families and community residents through wellness, education, and multicultural support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 22 grants totaling $241,058. Awards ranged from $5,025 to $44,302, with a median of $9,824. Each grant was described as assisting with costs associated with improving a building’s appearance.
The largest reported awards were $44,302 to the University of Delaware, $19,741 to Bibi’s Brunch, and $19,692 to Green for the Greater Good. Other notable awards included $12,500 to Roberto Clemente Baseball League and $10,000 each to Akhibachi’s Halal Food, D’Industry Men’s Studio, Lawncare Angels LLC, Lopez La Espiga Bakery, Aki’s Allied LLC, and Precious Little Hands Childcare.
The West Side Small Business Innovation Grant supports businesses with commercial spaces, or plans to open commercial spaces, on Wilmington’s West Side. The program has supported storefront repairs, equipment purchases, and opening commercial spaces. Its most recently described application cycle offered awards of $1,000 to $10,000 and is past. The West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund is listed as active as part of the Building From Within program, in partnership with True Access Capital and with City of Wilmington ARPA funding. It offers forgivable loans of up to $20,000 for eligible West Side businesses, property owners, developers, and entrepreneurs opening businesses in commercial vacancies. The available information does not specify a current application process or deadline for that fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah Lester as President and CEO, Alyssa Pietrobono as Chairperson, and James Brunswick, Paul F. Calistro Jr., Joshua J. Novak, David Kim, Anthony Ingram, Damali Thomas, and Andrew DiSabatino as directors.
Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp is led by Sarah Lester, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Lester
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $86K (2025)
Alyssa Pietrobono
Chairperson
Treasurer → Vice Chairperson, 2023
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul F. Calistro Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Andrew Disabatino
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kim
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James A. Brunswick Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua J. Novak
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Damali Thomas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Ingram
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joe Westcott (2020–2024) — Chairperson
- Former: Da'shon Jones (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: David Holden (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Ann Miller (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $86K, to Sarah Lester (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp
How much does Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp give each year?
Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp gave $241K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $108K across 11 grants.
What is Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp's typical grant size?
Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp's median grant in 2025 was $9,825, and its average grant was $10,957, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp give grants?
Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp gives mostly in Delaware: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (11 grants) and Dover, DE (7 grants).
Does Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp's largest grantees?
Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp's largest 2025 grantees include University of Delaware ($44,302), Bibi's Brunch ($19,741) and Green for the Greater Good ($19,692), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp?
Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to build affordable housing to meet the needs of New Castle County residents and to serve as a proactive catalyst for community revitalization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp?
For the West Side Small Business Innovation Grant, the organization’s website directs applicants to review eligibility requirements and apply through its small-business resources page. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp's EIN?
Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0387484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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