Cornerstone Academy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$794K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
58
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Cornerstone Academy?
Cornerstone Academy is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Irwin Family Foundation ($278K), J Edward Mahoney Foundation ($126K), Bright Promise ($97K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $794K in grants to Cornerstone Academy between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin Family Foundation | $278,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| J Edward Mahoney Foundation | $126,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Bright Promise | $97,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $93,250 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $86,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen | $33,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Nicholas Leep & Hilda Leep Foundation | $21,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | $11,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $9,600 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Cornerstone Center Foundation | $9,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc | $8,881 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Miner Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Out of the Box Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Rice Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Barney II Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Enchanted Backpack | $1,764 | 1 | 2022 |
| Perkins Harnett Foundation | $1,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Isaac Family Institute of Charity | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2025) to $151K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $43K.
What grants has Cornerstone Academy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | J Edward Mahoney Foundation | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Bright Promise | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EDUCATION | $41,000 |
| 2024 | J Edward Mahoney Foundation | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen | General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Nicholas Leep & Hilda Leep Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Bright Promise | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Miner Foundation | GENERAL DONATION FOR OPERATING PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Barney II Foundation | DONATION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Cornerstone Center Foundation | RELIGIOUS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Out of the Box Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | J Edward Mahoney Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Bright Promise | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support - response to Fall Benefit 2022 | $14,000 |
| 2023 | The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc | CARE OF ILL, NEEDY, OR MINOR | $8,881 |
| 2023 | Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen | General Operating Funds | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Nicholas Leep & Hilda Leep Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Cornerstone Center Foundation | RELIGIOUS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Out of the Box Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Perkins Harnett Foundation | GENERAL USE | $500 |
| 2022 | Irwin Family Foundation | Operating expenses | $75,000 |
| 2022 | J Edward Mahoney Foundation | Education | $21,000 |
| 2022 | Bright Promise | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $13,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $9,600 |
| 2022 | Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen | General Operating Funds | $4,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 58 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cornerstone Academy?
Cornerstone Academy is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Irwin Family Foundation ($278K), J Edward Mahoney Foundation ($126K), Bright Promise ($97K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $794K in grants to Cornerstone Academy between 2019–2025.
Who is Cornerstone Academy's largest funder?
Irwin Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Cornerstone Academy, with $278K across 4 grants (2019–2022).
How much grant funding has Cornerstone Academy received?
IRS 990 filings record $794K in grants to Cornerstone Academy across 58 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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