Ways to Give

Your generosity creates opportunities for individuals and families to build brighter futures. Every gift helps Cornerstones provide stable housing, ensure food security, and support thriving children and families across our community. Whether you're making a one-time donation or exploring a long-term investment in our mission, there are many meaningful ways to make an impact. Explore the giving opportunities below to find the option that's right for you.

Donate by Mail, by Phone or Online

Cornerstones
Attn: Development Department
11150 Sunset Hills Road
Suite 210
Reston, VA 20190

(571) 323-9555

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DONATE ONLINE

  • Join our circle of sustaining donors. Monthly gifts provide a reliable source of funding that helps us plan for the future and respond quickly to urgent needs.  Click here to set up a monthly donation (be sure to click “monthly.”)

  • Honor a friend, family member, or neighbor by making a donation in their name or memory. Your donation of will have a lasting impact on our Northern Virginia community. If possible, we will notify your loved one of your gift.

  • Support Cornerstones through your donor-advised fund by recommending a grant. Contact your DAF provider or log in to your account and request a grant, providing information below. Donor-advised funds often do not include donor contact information with the grant check. To ensure we can properly thank you and acknowledge your support, please let us know when you’ve recommended a grant or contact us with any questions at development@cornerstonesva.org.

    • Legal Name: Cornerstones, Inc.

    • Address: 11151 Sunset Hills Rd., Suite 210, Reston, VA 20190

    • Tax ID / EIN: 54-1037615

  • Giving appreciated assets such as stocks or mutual funds can provide significant tax advantages. View our stock transfer instructions here or contact development@cornerstonesva.org.

  • Qualified Charitable Distributions

    • If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). A QCD can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and may lower your taxable income—even if you don’t itemize deductions. Contact your IRA custodian to initiate a direct transfer to Cornerstones providing the following information:

    • Legal Name: Cornerstones, Inc.

    • Address: 11151 Sunset Hills Rd., Suite 210, Reston, VA 20190

    • Tax ID / EIN: 54-1037615

  • Include Cornerstones in your will or estate plans through a bequest, trust, or beneficiary designation. We welcome the opportunity to have a confidential conversation, without obligation, to discuss options for creating your legacy. Please contact us at (571)323-1429 or at legacy@cornerstonesva.org. Leave a legacy that reflects your values.  Learn more about the Robert E. Simon Legacy Society today.

  • Double or even triple your impact! Many employers match charitable contributions. Check with your HR department to see if your gift qualifies.

  • Host a birthday fundraiser, community event, or workplace campaign to benefit Cornerstones. Email development@cornerstonesva.org and we’ll coordinate resources to help you succeed!

  • Cornerstones hosts three Seasonal Drives – Back to School, Thanksgiving Food, and Gift Cards for the Holidays.

  • Help support our neighbors by donating items that are currently most needed. Review our donation lists before giving, and be sure to complete your gift receipt so we can recognize and track your generosity.