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Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc

Nurturing confident young minds. Supporting all families.

St Louis, MO EIN 430923158 · IRS Reg 43-0923158 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
St Louis, MO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1970

Mission

Nurturing confident young minds. Supporting all families.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in St Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 430923158. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc is located in St Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc has $4M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among education charities registered in United States: Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 430923158, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KA
Karen Lucy
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron F•••••••
Director
AL
Alan D••••••
TREASURER
AN
Andy B•••••••••
PRESIDENT
BR
Brandie F•••••••
Director
CA
Carmin P•••••
PRESIDENT
DA
Dale L••••
Director
DA
Dara M•••••
Director
DA
Darcy S••••
President
DO
Donna H••••
Director
DR
Dr J•••• L•••••
Director
EM
Emily A•• B••••
Director
EM
Emily S••••••
Director
JE
Jen B•••••••
Director
JO
Joe H••••••••
Director
JO
John T••••••••
Director
KA
Karen L•••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KE
Kelly C••••
SECRETARY
KE
Kevin S••••••
Director
LA
Lance B••••• J•
Director
LA
Lawrence A••••••
Director
MA
Mark K•••
Director
MA
Marsha M•••••• R•
Director
PR
Prudence K•••••
Director
RO
Robin B••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc This page 79 $3.6 million -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc

What is Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc?
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in St Louis, United States. Nurturing confident young minds. Supporting all families.
When was Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc founded?
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc was founded in 1969.
Who leads Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc?
Karen Lucy serves as Executive Director.
Where is Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc located?
Headquartered in St Louis, United States.
What is Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc trustworthy?
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 430923158. Registration: 43-0923158 (United States).
What is Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Inc's website?
http://www.cornerstonecenterstl.org