RESPONDING TO THE GOSPEL, THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION IS THE ENDOWMENT ENSURING THE MINISTRIES AND FUTURE OF LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS (LSSI). THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING ACTIVE SUPPORT FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY LSSI. LSSI TOUCHES THE LIVES OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR, SERVING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RACES, RELIGIOUS, AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES. LSSI HAS MORE THAN 190 PROGRAMS AT MORE THAN 80 SITES IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THESE PROGRAMS CARE FOR SENIOR ADULTS, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS DURING TIMES OF CRISIS, AND ASSIST THOSE WHO HAVE CHALLENGES RELATED TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR ADDICTION PROBLEMS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 25th percentile to medianvs Human Services peers in Illinois | $55k $59k |
VP of Advancement Vice President 25th percentile to median | $24k $26k |
VP Finance/cfo Vice President Below 10th percentile | $2k $3k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Fell 13%
over 2 years
From $63k in 2022 to $55k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 13% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue fell 13%.
- Vice President pay fell 8% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC received $54,780 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INC reported $1.6M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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