From Maria Coyne, president and CEO of the Cornerstone Fund:

Dear friends, 

Thank you for another incredible year of helping create change in communities across the country! As a Cornerstone Fund investor, it is important for you to know that your participation directly supports loans to congregations and faith-based nonprofits doing spirit-filled and life-saving work. Your investment was a beacon of hope and inspiration throughout 2025 as the Cornerstone Fund continued to serve as a catalyst for ministries to thrive.  

Your investments allowed us to help finance church and non-profit projects ranging from installing rooftop solar, to making sanctuaries more accessible to building more affordable housing, and everything in between. For example, our Disaster Care Program helped Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church rebuild in a more affordable and sustainable way after Hurricane Helene severely damaged their buildings in 2024. 

This is just one example of the Cornerstone Fund Difference – our model of investing in and building community. We have several other examples on our website, and we also share them regularly on social media. We do this because it is important for you to know just how valuable and impactful you are. When you invest with Cornerstone Fund, you are investing in church vitality, anti-poverty initiatives, creation care, and so much more.   Thanks to your support: 

  • Our investments increased by more than $8 million this year, making our total portfolio more than $126.4 million!  
  • Our loan portfolio grew by approximately $10.7 million this year, totaling more than $142 million! 

You have made a world of difference! And our work together is not done! Here is a sneak peek on something big coming in 2026:  

 “Walking the Journey With You” is the new documentary about our partnership with Trinity Church – Chicago to build Imani Village. Learn more and see the trailer on our website. 

Thank you for being a trusted partner. We value your commitment to this transformative work.  You are truly a light in these times, and we hope your holiday season shines just as brightly. 

We couldn’t do what we do without you!  

Wishing you all the best for 2026, 

Maria Coyne 

President & CEO of the Cornerstone Fund