First Cornerstone Foundation Inc-Ima
Invitation OnlyWest Chester, Pennsylvania · EIN 42-1653252 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$416K
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
48% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Land Reliance | Helena, MT | General operating | $18,000 |
| Chester County Hospital Foundation | West Chester, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Peters Place | Radnor, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Kieve Wavus Education Inc | Nobleboro, ME | General operating | $15,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Stroud Water Research | Avondale, PA | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Center for Early Education | West Hollywood, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Friends Association | West Chester, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Thorncroft Therapeutic Riding | Malvern, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Beartooth Hospital and Health Center | Red Lodge, MT | General operating | $10,000 |
| Westtown School | West Chester, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| West Chester Food Cupboard | West Chester, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Bozeman, MT | General operating | $10,000 |
| Stillwater Billings Clinic | Columbus, MT | General operating | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Bridge of Hope | Coatesville, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy | Chadds Ford, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Station Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General operating | $8,000 |
| The Barn at Springbrook | West Chester, PA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Absarokee Community Foundation | Absarokee, MT | General operating | $7,500 |
| Montana Shakespeare in the Park | Bozeman, MT | General operating | $7,500 |
| Coatesville Center for Community | Coatesville, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood National | New York, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Red Lodge Area Community Foundation | Red Lodge, MT | General operating | $5,000 |
| Camphill Soltane | Glenmoore, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Church Farm School | Exton, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Kennett Library | Kennett Square, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Open Hearth | Spring City, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Columbus Fire Rescue | Columbus, MT | General operating | $5,000 |
| National Abortion Federation | Washington, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Brandywine Red Clay Alliance | West Chester, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nye Community Foundation | Nye, MT | General operating | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Center of the West | Cody, WY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Paoli Hospital Foundation | Paoli, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pa Home of the Sparrow | Exton, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Natural Lands Trust | Mendham, NJ | General operating | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Chester County | Coatesville, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Domestic Violence Center of Chester Coun | Coatesville, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Maternal and Child Health Consortium | West Chester, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Handicrafters | Thorndale, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southeast Pa | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Warriors and Quiet Waters | Bozeman, MT | General operating | $5,000 |
| Madison Gallatin Trout Unlimited | Bozeman, MT | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Johnstown, NE | General operating | $5,000 |
| Museum of the Rockies | Bozeman, MT | General operating | $4,000 |
| Montana Wild Sheep Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General operating | $4,000 |
| Chester County History Center | West Chester, PA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Aspen-Abuse Support & Prev Edu Netw | Livingston, MT | General operating | $2,500 |
| The Clinic of Phoenixville | Phoenixville, PA | General operating | $2,500 |
| West Chester Public Library | West Chester, PA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Moms House of Greater Philadelphia | Phoenixville, PA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | General operating | $2,500 |
| Bozeman Health Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General operating | $2,000 |
| Hrdc Bozeman | Bozeman, MT | General operating | $1,750 |
| Bozeman Library | Bozeman, MT | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $416,250 | 60 |
| 2023 | $447,000 | 73 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349101852
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1653252
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.