Nonprofit · EIN 43-0923158
CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $3,620,463 | $3,524,221 | $96,242 | $5,586,044 | $1,021,656 | $4,564,388 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,602,204 | $3,076,786 | $525,418 | $6,499,570 | $2,047,378 | $4,452,192 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,507,699
- of which government grants
- $1,829,305
- Program service revenue
- $893,893
- Investment income
- $111,520
- Net income from fundraising events
- $97,107
- Other revenue
- $107,351
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $140,988
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,023,467
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,640,491
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,720
- Occupancy
- $259,912
- Depreciation
- $115,763
- Program services (functional)
- $2,791,596
- Management and general (functional)
- $486,151
- Fundraising (functional)
- $246,474
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,499,570
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,586,044
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,021,656
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,564,388
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,469,096
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,967,985
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,269,871
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $294,517
- Gross receipts
- $3,676,880
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 111
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN LUCY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $139,394 | $1,594 |
| LAWRENCE ANTHONY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON FINNEGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDIE FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK HIRST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA HYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK KENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE LEDDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY SCHILTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMIN PRUITT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE LEWIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN WEGNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ANN BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN LUCY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,826 | $1,609 |
| LAWRENCE ANTHONY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ANN BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON FINNEGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDIE FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE HENNESSEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA HYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK KENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY SCHLITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMIN PRUITT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN BAIMA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN DIERKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY CLARK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3901 RUSSELL BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110-3709
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KAREN LUCY, 3901 RUSSELL BOULEVARD, ST LOUIS, MO 631103709
- Signed the 990
- KAREN LUCY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (314) 865-5244
- Website
- WWW.CORNERSTONECENTERSTL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCHMERSAHL TRELOAR & COMPANY PC
Mission
NURTURING CONFIDENT YOUNG MINDS. SUPPORTING ALL FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- DAY CARE CENTER LICENSED & ACCREDITED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.Expenses $2,791,596 · revenue $893,893
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-0923158
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,586,044
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,676,880
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,620,463 | $3,524,221 | $5,586,044 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,602,204 | $3,076,786 | $6,499,570 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,181,583 | $2,511,283 | $6,005,315 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-0923158).
Questions about CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC
- What is the EIN of CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC is 43-0923158.
- Is CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KAREN LUCY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,394 (KAREN LUCY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,620,463, expenses of $3,524,221 and total assets of $5,586,044 at year end.
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