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The Cornerstone Foundation Incorporated

EIN 22-2587192 · Vernon, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN ROCKVILLE, CONNECTICUT, A FORMER TEXTILE MILL CITY ABOUT 15 MILES NORTHEAST OF HARTFORD. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER TO THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. THEY ALSO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL TEEN PROGRAMS FOR AT RISK LOCAL TEENAGERS.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
41
Volunteers
200

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. COMMUNITY KITCHEN - PROVIDES A DIGNIFIED ENVIRONMENT SERVING BETWEEN 3,500 AND 4,000 MEALS PER MONTH. ALSO A FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THOSE NEEDING SOME EXTRA HELP WHO MEET THE FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE.
  2. $573,696 spent. CLOTHING BANK - DONATED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS ARE TAKEN IN, SORTED, AND DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE WHEREVER THERE IS A NEED.
  3. $490,652 spent. SHELTER - A FACILITY TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE AREA NEEDING A WARM, SAFE PLACE TO SPEND THE NIGHT.
  4. $46,220 spent. COMMUNITY CENTER - WE WORK WITH MANY DIFFERENT BUSINESSES, CHURCH GROUPS, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE RESOURCES.
  5. COMMUNITY CENTER - WE WORK WITH MANY DIFFERENT BUSINESSES, CHURCH GROUPS, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE RESOURCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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