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Cornerstone Foundation

EIN 64-0819423 · Biloxi, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE FULFILLMENT OF THE GREAT COMMISSION THROUGH MINISTRY TO THE BODY, SOUL, AND SPIRIT OF THOSE IN NEED. WE WILL ANSWER THIS CALLING THROUGH SERVICES SUCH AS MEDICAL CARE, CHILD CARE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION.

Income
$857,423
Spending
$863,943
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
134
Highest pay
$57,289, grant manager

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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 (3)
  1. $631,392 spent. HOSPITAL LOMA DE LUZ CARED FOR APPROXIMATELY 27,396 PATIENTS OF MINIMAL RESOURCES OFFERING FULL-TIME MEDICAL CARE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY IN AREAS OF FAMILY PRACTICE, PEDIATRICS, CARDIOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, SURGERY, AND MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH AND DENTISTRY. MEDICAL CLINICS WERE OPEN 5 DAYS PER WEEK. EMERGENCY ROOM AND IN-PATIENT SERVICES WERE OFFERED 24/7/365. PERFORMED NUMEROUS OPERATIONS OF ALL KINDS.
  2. $31,094 spent. ESCUELA EL CAMINO OFFERED CLASSES FOR FULL TIME STUDENTS INCLUDING GEOGRAPHY, ART, MUSIC AND READING. SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE AREA IN OBTAINING LIBRARIES, OFFERING SPECIAL PROGRAMS, AND HELPING CONSTRUCT/UPGRADE SCHOOLS. HELD WEEK LONG ANNUAL MISSIONARY KIDS CAMP FOR KIDS ALL OVER HONDURAS.
  3. $83,417 spent. ONGOING HOUSING/CARE OF POOREST PATIENT FAMILIES AND PATIENTS FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY AT THE SANCTUARY CENTER AND CHILDRENS CENTER.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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