CORNERSTONES HOUSING CORPORATION

EIN: 541714395 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

RESTON, VA

Total Revenue
$989,833
Total Expenses
$1,351,311
Total Assets
$9,354,852
Net Assets
$457,000
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
SHANNON STEENE
Phone
5713239555
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CORNERSTONES HOUSING CORPORATION, founded in 1970, is a small nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $990K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 37% operating deficit.

Mission

CORNERSTONES HOUSING CORPORATION (CHC) OPERATES AS THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ARM OF CORNERSTONES, INC. TOGETHER, CORNERSTONES AND ITS SUBSIDIARY CHC HAVE SERVED FAIRFAX COUNTY LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS FOR OVER 50 YEARS. WORKING IN LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, CHC PROVIDES AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTS TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR WHO ARE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING DUE TO ECONOMIC OR OTHER HARDSHIPS. AS PART OF OUR SIGNATURE APPROACH, WE PROVIDE ALL TENANTS WITH ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD, QUALITY CHILDCARE, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO BUILD FAMILY RESILIENCY AND OPPORTUNITY. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS WE OFFER STABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, AND HOPE FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA'S MOST VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,000,638 Revenue: $938,185

SERVICE-ENRICHED AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING: CORNERSTONES HOUSING CORPORATION (CHC) CURRENTLY MANAGES 104 AFFORDABLE SCATTERED-SITE RENTAL HOMES AND APARTMENTS, SERVING EXTREMELY LOW AND LOW-INCOME...

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SERVICE-ENRICHED AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING: CORNERSTONES HOUSING CORPORATION (CHC) CURRENTLY MANAGES 104 AFFORDABLE SCATTERED-SITE RENTAL HOMES AND APARTMENTS, SERVING EXTREMELY LOW AND LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING LOW-INCOME SENIORS AND THOSE TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. THE SCATTERED-SITE RENTAL PROGRAM COMPRISES 56 TOWNHOMES AND CONDOMINIUMS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND CENTREVILLE, RENTED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES QUALIFYING FOR HOUSING SUBSIDIES OR RECEIVING DISCOUNTED RENT FROM CORNERSTONES/CHC. THE APARTMENTS AT NORTH POINT, A 48-UNIT TAX CREDIT DEVELOPMENT IN RESTON, VIRGINIA, OFFERS AFFORDABLE RENTS TO HOUSEHOLDS EARNING BETWEEN 30-60% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME THROUGH RIHC PARTNERS, LP. MANY RESIDENTS WERE PREVIOUSLY HOMELESS OR AT RISK, FACING LIMITED OPTIONS FOR HOUSING IN THIS HIGH-COST REGION. RESIDENTS ARE SUPPORTED BY CORNERSTONES' SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CASE MANAGERS, WHO PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS BY OFFERING COUNSELING, GUIDANCE, AND ADVOCACY. THEY FOCUS ON THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND OTHER VULNERABLE GROUPS, PROVIDING THEM WITH COUNSELING, COPING SKILLS, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES. THESE PROFESSIONALS POSSESS STRONG PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES, ENABLING THEM TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS BARRIERS TO STABLE HOUSING WHILE CONNECTING PEOPLE TO SERVICES THAT SUPPORT HOUSING STABILITY. THEY OFTEN MANAGE LARGE CASELOADS, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING CARE PLANS TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. CORNERSTONES SUCCESS STEMS FROM OUR COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES, WHICH ADDRESS URGENT OR ONGOING NEEDS SUCH AS HOUSING, FOOD, CHILDCARE, OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ALL AIMED AT FOSTERING HEALTHY CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, SECURING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND PROMOTING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $23,804
Program Service Revenue $938,185
Investment Income $27,844
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $989,833

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,000,638
Other Expenses $1,351,311
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,351,311

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $989,833 $1,367,720 -0.3%
Expenses $1,351,311 $1,327,704 +0.0%
Net Income $-361,478 $40,016 -10.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
43

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$208,458
Total Directors
9
$208,458
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHERYL SIMPKINS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY ZEITZ VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRAN STEINBAUER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRIE B WILSON SECRETARY 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $8,874 $208,458
JOHN D THOMAS IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTHER B JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT GOUDIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN SCHAAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY VEATCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $989,833 $1,351,311 $9,354,852 $-361,478
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,067,653 $1,434,349 $10,028,391 $-366,696
2022 $1,074,592 $1,225,017 $10,378,427 $-150,425
2021 $1,362,990 $1,171,725 $10,456,909 $191,265
2020 $1,057,971 $1,133,311 $10,530,613 $-75,340
2019 $1,077,342 $1,213,461 $10,622,892 $-136,119
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