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Est.

2004

Latest Fiscal Year

Jul 1, 2024
–
Jun 30, 2025

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that, in filing year 2025, paid $38.2M across 9 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO MAKE LOANS TO QUALIFIED BUSINESSES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OR REHABILITATION OF REAL ESTATE, WHOSE REDEVELOPMENT IS CRITICAL FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF LOWER INCOME COMMUNITIES.
Total Funding Given
$38.2M
2025
Grantees funded
2025
9
Multi-year grantees (all time)
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$825K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
W
Wendy Gessner
Board Member
D
Donna Kreiser
Board Member
J
John Bendel
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP?
No. COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP give?
COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $825 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP make each year?
In 2025, COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $38.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP fund recently?
In 2025, COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include PROJECT HOME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH, and CITY MISSION - LIVING STONES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP?
COMMONWEALTH CORNERSTONE GROUP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.