Cornerstone Alliance is located in Benton Harbor, MI. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Cornerstone Alliance employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cornerstone Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Cornerstone Alliance generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CORNERSTONE ALLIANCE IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (EDO) ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF MICHIGAN'S GREAT SOUTHWEST. THE 2022-2024 STRATEGIC PLAN IS FOCUSED ON FOUR INITIATIVES: ECONOMIC GROWTH, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Janick Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Todman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryan Von Dorpowski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Cook Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gloria Ender Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Geik Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $489,326 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,470,043 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,959,369 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $252,882 |
Investment income | $14,095 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$32,175 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,194,171 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $406,491 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,736 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $568,060 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,706 |
Other employee benefits | $79,660 |
Payroll taxes | $68,532 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $47,087 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $150,835 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,553,450 |
Advertising and promotion | $132,585 |
Office expenses | $20,034 |
Information technology | $69,996 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $169,570 |
Travel | $38,537 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $76,904 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $67,968 |
Insurance | $30,063 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,537,824 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $398 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,040,156 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $657,310 |
Accounts receivable, net | $139,341 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $41,977 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,802 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,142,624 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $956,277 |
Total assets | $8,999,885 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,621 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,060,514 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $692,913 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $70,269 |
Total liabilities | $2,947,317 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,206,233 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $846,335 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,999,885 |
Over the last fiscal year, Cornerstone Alliance has awarded $367,370 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
RENAISSANCE DEVELOPMENT FUND PURPOSE: POPULATION GROWTH | $200,000 |
BERRIEN COUNTY TREASURER PURPOSE: ST JOE RIVER WATERWAY PROJECT | $147,370 |
NORMAN HOLDING LLC PURPOSE: SMALL BUSINESS FACADE GRANT | $10,000 |
ADVANCED IMPORT REPAIR LLC PURPOSE: SMALL BUSINESS FACADE GRANT | $10,000 |