4 Cornerstones Foundation
Invitation OnlyEdina, Minnesota · EIN 84-4038769 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$50.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $115,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | General support | $530,000 |
| Special Olympics | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $500,000 |
| The Aim Higher Foundation | St Paul, MN | General support | $200,000 |
| National Association of Catholic Chaplains | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $160,000 |
| St Raphael Catholic School | Crystal, MN | General support | $150,500 |
| Drink at the Well Hon's Honey | Curtis Bay, MD | General support | $125,000 |
| Little Way Pregnancy Resource Center Inc | Louisville, KY | General support | $115,000 |
| Unitedhealthcare Children's Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $100,000 |
| Marist Catholic High School | Eugene, OR | General support | $100,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic School | Vermillion, MN | General support | $76,000 |
| Camp Odayin | Oakdale, MN | General support | $60,000 |
| First Tee Southern Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $50,000 |
| USA Track and Field Foundation Inc | Salem, OH | General support | $50,000 |
| Zip With US | Valencia, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Academy of Holy Angels | Richfield, MN | General support | $40,175 |
| Prairiecare Fund | Brooklyn Park, MN | General support | $29,000 |
| St John the Evangelist Parish - Wellesley | Wellesley, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Church of St Patrick's Edina | Edina, MN | General support | $12,000 |
| Cf Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| St Mathias Catholic Church | Hampton, MN | General support | $7,000 |
| Minnesota Junior Cycling | Rosemount, MN | General support | $6,102 |
| St John the Baptist Church | Vermillion, MN | General support | $6,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Hampton, MN | General support | $6,000 |
| Tommy Watkins Foundation (Via the Achieve Invitational) | Fort Myers, FL | General support | $1,500 |
| Mass General Hospital Development Office | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Delavan-Darien High School | Delavan, WI | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,410,477 | 26 |
| 2024 | $2,262,650 | 26 |
| 2023 | $2,195,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104754
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4038769
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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