About Cornerstone Schools of  Washington, D.C.

Cornerstone Schools of Washington, D.C. (Cornerstone) is the only K-12 Christian School in the D.C. area. In 1996, school founders began praying in the basement of the Capitol and at Washington Community Fellowship about opening a Christian private school in D.C. In 1998, Cornerstone launched with 23 students in Grades 1-3 as a Christian private school that served urban low-income communities and grew to a K-12 school.

Cornerstone’s mission is – Through a partnership of family, school, and community, Cornerstone provides a Christ-centered, nurturing, and academically robust education forming the children of Washington, D.C. in the habits of faith, love, and learning essential to becoming wise, compassionate, and virtuous leaders who serve others in light of Christ and His Truth.

Nowadays, Cornerstone has 137 enrolled students and 103 graduates. Student/Teacher Ratio is 12:1. More than 95% students are Black or African American. 100% of students receive tuition assistance.

About the Grants

On Oct. 8, 2025, Mr. Dao Feng He, the president of Dao Feng and Angela Foundation, and Mr. Feng Dong, the president of Bedrock Foundation visited Cornerstone. They attended and observed an interactive discussion on the book “Frankenstein” in a literature class, and an engaging chapel talk about “Integrity.” The students’ reflections on faith during the sharing session, along with their upbeat, polite demeanor, left them a deep impression.

Following the visit, the two foundations initiated a feasibility study to explore the possibility of launching a joint project. The survey focused on the depth and seriousness of the school’s faith education, continued support and connection with their Alumni, Fundraising sustainability, and the reasonableness of the school’s operating costs and expenditures.

Based on the results of the project research, Dao Feng and Angela Foundation (DFAF) and Bedrock Foundation (BF) committed a co-grant of $80,000 (DFAF contributing $50,000 and BF contributing $30,000) in 2026 to support the High School of Cornerstone. Additionally, the two foundations will provide consulting support to help Cornerstone set up the Alumni and resource network project and to lay the foundation of a sustainable fundraising system.

A signing ceremony will be held in February, 2026 in Cornerstone.

Why We Support Cornerstone

Mr. Dao Feng He used to support Mercy Corps in developing poverty relief projects in Africa. He also wants to help the black community in the United States. “Our Foundation’s heart doesn’t stop with the Asian American community,” Mr. He said with conviction. “We are called to love and walk alongside our Black brothers and sisters, our Latino neighbors, and every community in need—lifting them up with both practical help and the strength that comes from faith. For as the Scripture says, ‘God shows no partiality’ (Acts 10:34).”

Mr. Feng Dong, the president of the Bedrock Foundation said, “I support Cornerstones School because, united as one body in Christ, we have a calling to lift up children in underserved Black communities—and because I want to invest in building the America I love and believe is possible.”

The Cornerstone is not simply a Christian-background school, but a Christ-centered community. It served the urban low-income black community in partnership with engaged parents not just by providing knowledge and skills, but also by planting faith, leadership skills and values in the hearts of younger generations.

We believe that the knowledge and skills may help young people to get an advanced education and a job. 75% of Cornerstone graduates attend college, about double the rate in the neighboring community. Yet, only friendship and community grounded in faith can truly provide sustainable support and resources for families and their students to break historic cycles of poverty.

Teachers and staff at Cornerstone demonstrate a strong love for students and professionalism, despite lower wages than in DC public schools. We hope to support these teachers and staff to get what they deserve.

Cornerstone also shows great mobilization capacity and willingness, which we appreciate. It has a network of more than 100 volunteers supporting various projects and management. And the school leadership worked hard to engage over 20 local churches, fellowships, ministries, and other nonprofits to provide more opportunities for students.

Overall, we support Cornerstone because it is a Christ-centered, mission-driven nonprofit with significant growth potential. We are honored to become Cornerstone’s partners.