THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
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The Cornerstone Foundation Inc, operating under Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation paid a total of $1.2 million in grants to two grantees.
Mission Statement
RESPONDING TO THE GOSPEL, THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION IS THE ENDOWMENT ENSURING THE MINISTRIES AND FUTURE OF LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS (LSSI). THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING ACTIVE SUPPORT FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY LSSI.
Cause Areas
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Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
$8.9M
99%
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA
$80.3K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS?
No. THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS give?
THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Minnesota. 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 THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $421 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS make each year?
In 2025, THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS fund recently?
In 2025, THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS and LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS?
THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC C/O LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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