Explore all the ways to give to Cornerstone.
Your generous financial contributions are essential to our continued growth and success in providing a high-quality education, support services, and spiritual development to our students.
For information on ways to give please contact Lauren Maloney at 215.724.6858 x255 or lmaloney@cornerstonephiladelphia.com.
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Checks and Online Gifts
The most direct way to give to Cornerstone is a cash gift. Contributions are fully tax deductible and this is the manner in which parents, friends, and alumni can impact our Annual Fund:
• Give online by clicking the DONATE button above.
• Checks mailed to: P.O. Box 5520 Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Recurring Gifts
When making an online gift, you also have the option to set up a recurring gift on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. In doing so, you will join the donors we like to call our “Faithful Givers.”
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Tax Credits
Through the PA-EITC and PA-OSTC programs, individuals and businesses can direct your state taxes to support scholarships at Cornerstone. These programs operate on a calendar year basis though you can make gifts in the spring or fall for generous tax benefits.
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Gifts of Stock and Securities
Contact your broker to make a gift of stock or securities to Cornerstone. Indicate the name of the stock, number of shares, and the name of the account the stock is being transferred from.
Bryn Mawr Trust
DTC Participant: #901
Account #: 190823
Account Name: The Bryn Mawr Trust Company
FFC: Cornerstone Christian Academy Reserve Acct – 1091004950 BIN#: 88086830821 (if requested)
Vanguard
If you have an account with Vanguard, you can gift stock online directly to Cornerstone’s Vanguard account. The account number for transfer is #88100482511.
Wire Transfers – Operating Account
Account Information
Institution: The Bryn Mawr Trust Company
ABA #: 031908485
FFC: Cornerstone Christian Academy
Account #: 9107373659
Please notify Cornerstone’s Advancement Team, prior to initiating your gift or if you have questions about making your contribution. -
Planned Gifts
Bequests, charitable gift annuities, cash and other planned gifts can be directed to Cornerstone. The benefits of a planned gift can include sizable income and estate tax deductions, favorable capital gains tax, income and a lasting impact at Cornerstone.
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Give Through Your IRA
As a qualified charity under the IRS, Cornerstone is eligible for an individual to donate up to a maximum of $100,000 of your required minimum distribution from your IRA without paying income tax on this withdrawal. To qualify for this tax deduction, funds must be transferred directly from the trustee of your IRA to the school. This donation will not be eligible as a tax-free qualified charitable IRA distribution if you withdraw the money from your IRA and later donate it. This contribution counts towards satisfying your required minimum distribution. We recommend consulting your tax advisor prior to making a decision relating to this type of contribution.
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Employee Giving Programs
If your employer matches charitable contributions, you can increase your impact by directing their match to Cornerstone. You can also support Cornerstone through employee giving programs such as United Way, Your Cause, and Benevity.
“To see the students grow, they really show Christ. I get more out of this than they do.”
– Cornerstone Teammate