Cornerstone Foundation

What Cornerstone Foundation does

Cornerstone Foundation is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization founded in 2004 by the physicians of Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, P.C. to deliver orthopedic surgical care, medical education, and donated medical equipment to underserved communities. Headquartered at 3 Superior Drive, Suite 225, Superior, Colorado, it operates medical mission trips in seven countries — Cambodia (since 2000), Burma, Uganda, Rwanda, Brazil, Honduras, and Guatemala — combined with local Colorado community education and youth wellness programming.

The foundation's core offerings are organized orthopedic surgical trips (ACL repairs, total knee and hip replacements, spine surgery, trauma care, femoral osteotomies, polydactyly correction), training of local physicians on surgical techniques, and the logistics of receiving and delivering donated implants, prosthetics, and surgical supplies. Key long-term partners include Jeremiah's Hope Hospital / Christian Medical Ministry to Cambodia (CMMC) in Phnom Penh and Free Burma Rangers for Burma relief work; medical device donors include Zimmer Biomet/ZimVie (a $5.7M spine equipment donation in 2020), Össur (prosthetics), LifeNet (bone putty), Arthrex, DePuy, ConMed Linvatec, and ArthroSurface. Local education is delivered via community seminars and youth health and wellness clinics.

The organization is funded by monetary donations processed through Classy, fundraising events such as Dodge for a Difference dodgeball tournaments and Trivia Nights, a scholarship fund for nurse/PA/student volunteers, and recurring in-kind equipment grants. It is governed by a board and advisory group drawn primarily from Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, with no paid headcount disclosed and no venture, private equity, or parent-company ownership. Cornerstone Foundation does not generate commercial revenue; all services are provided free of charge to patients, and financial information is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Cornerstone Foundation

Legal name

Cornerstone Foundation

Website

https://cornerstone.foundation

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cornerstone Foundation is a Colorado-based nonprofit founded in 2004 that runs orthopedic medical mission trips, physician training, and medical equipment donations in Cambodia, Burma, Uganda, Rwanda, Brazil, Honduras, and Guatemala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Medical Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB), Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Medical mission trips
• Orthopedic surgical care
• Humanitarian medical services
• Medical equipment donations
• Global health education

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through donations, fundraising events (Dodge for a Difference dodgeball tournaments, Trivia Nights), and grant support. Donations are used to fund medical mission trips, purchase medical supplies, and support clinic operations.
2. Medical Equipment Donations: Medical device companies donate equipment and supplies which are then distributed during mission trips. This includes orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, and prosthetics.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cornerstone Foundation organizes and funds medical mission trips delivering free orthopedic surgical care, including ACL repairs, total knee and hip replacements, spine surgeries, femoral osteotomies, and trauma treatment, to underserved populations in Cambodia, Burma, Uganda, Rwanda, Brazil, Honduras, and Guatemala. The foundation pairs direct surgical services with hands-on training of local physicians, donation of orthopedic implants and surgical equipment from medical device partners, community health seminars, and youth wellness clinics in Colorado.

Product overview

Cornerstone Foundation is a Colorado-based non-profit organization providing orthopedic care and medical education to underserved communities globally. The organization operates as a unified service offering centered around medical mission trips that combine direct patient care (surgical procedures), medical education and training for local healthcare providers, and donation of medical equipment and supplies. Key program areas include orthopedic surgeries in Cambodia, Burma, and other countries, physician education, community health seminars, and youth wellness programs. The foundation partners with local clinics (Jeremiah's Hope in Cambodia), Free Burma Rangers (in Burma), and medical device companies for equipment donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Mission Trips Organized orthopedic surgical trips by teams of physicians, nurses, and volunteers delivering free orthopedic care to underserved populations in Cambodia, Burma, Uganda, Rwanda, Brazil, Honduras, and Guatemala at partner clinics including Jeremiah's Hope Hospital and through partnerships with Free Burma Rangers and Musana Community Development Organization.
• Orthopedic Surgical Care Services Surgical procedures including ACL repairs, total knee and hip replacements, spine surgeries, femoral osteotomies, and trauma care delivered by foundation-led physician teams to individual patients in underserved regions free of charge.
• Medical Education and Training Program Training local physicians and medical professionals on orthopedic surgical techniques and best practices during missions, including teaching Cambodian surgeons to independently perform ACL reconstructions and other procedures to build sustainable local orthopedic capacity.
• Mission Trip Scholarship Fund Financial scholarships for nurses, PAs, and students to offset medical mission trip costs and broaden participation in foundation humanitarian missions.
• Upcoming Trips Program Scheduled medical missions including a July 2026 trip to Guatemala in partnership with Faith in Practice and an October 2026 Cambodia trip in partnership with Jeremiah's Hope Hospital, recruiting volunteer medical teams and coordinating logistics.
• Burma Relief and Prosthetics Program Humanitarian relief work in Burma in partnership with Free Burma Rangers, delivering orthopedic surgery, prosthetic limbs such as the Össur OHP3 Knee, and supplies to conflict-affected populations including landmine and war casualties in Kayah State.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered $5.7 million in spine equipment from Zimmer Biomet, enabling 180+ spine surgeries per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Faith in PracticeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Faith in Practice for Guatemala medical mission trips scheduled for 2026 and beyond.
• LifeNetminorOthers · 3 November 2024LifeNet donated bone putty used during Cambodia missions for procedures such as core decompression surgeries on patients with avascular necrosis.
• Free Burma RangerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Free Burma Rangers (FBR) for humanitarian relief missions in Burma/Kayah State. Dr. Hsin and team members join FBR missions to provide orthopedic surgery, deliver supplies, and support the hidden jungle hospital treating war casualties. Cornerstone supports FBR relief workers Coby and Nyo Chaw Hsin.
• ÖssurmajorOthers · 1 January 2024Össur donated an OHP3 Knee prosthetic which was delivered during a Burma relief mission. The prosthetic was provided to a resistance fighter who lost both legs to a mortar strike, enabling him to regain mobility.
• Jeremiah's Hope Hospital / CMMCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Long-term partnership with Jeremiah's Hope Hospital (Christian Medical Ministry to Cambodia) in Phnom Penh. Cornerstone Foundation has been sending surgical teams since 2000, providing orthopedic care, training local doctors, and delivering medical equipment. The clinic serves as the primary location for medical missions in Cambodia.
• Zimmer Biomet / ZimViemajorOthers · 1 January 2020Zimmer Biomet donated $5.7 million in spine medical equipment to Cornerstone Foundation for delivery to Jeremiah's Hope. ZimVie has continued donating additional inventory. The equipment enables hundreds of spine surgeries annually for Cambodian patients who otherwise would have no options.
• Musana Community Development OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with Musana for Uganda missions. Cornerstone took a team of 11 to help supply a new hospital with medical equipment, trained medical staff, and performed surgeries with local doctors.
• Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation was founded in 2004 by the physicians of Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, P.C. The practice provides orthopedic surgeons who lead mission trips and serves as the primary source of medical expertise.
• Medical Device Companies (Arthrex, DePuy, ConMed Linvatec, ArthroSurface, others)majorOthersVarious medical device companies have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars of medical equipment over the years for mission trips, including implants, surgical instruments, and supplies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Health Volunteers Overseas: Nonprofit that trains local health professionals in developing countries through volunteer educators. Comparable in the train-the-trainer philosophy Cornerstone applies in Cambodia, with a broader specialty mix including orthopedics.

Direct peers

• MedSend: Nonprofit that places and supports healthcare professionals on long-term medical missions. Comparable in mobilizing clinicians for global health service, though MedSend's model centers on multi-year placements rather than short mission trips.
• Medical Teams International: Faith-based nonprofit providing medical and dental care through volunteer teams in disaster and developing-country settings. Comparable volunteer-driven mission model, broader medical specialty scope, and humanitarian focus.
• SIGN Fracture Care International: Nonprofit that designs and distributes orthopedic implants and trains surgeons in developing countries to treat fracture patients. Highly comparable orthopedic-mission focus, though with a stronger emphasis on implant innovation and surgeon training programs.
• Operation Walk: A network of volunteer orthopedic surgical teams providing free joint replacement surgeries to patients in the U.S. and abroad. Operates the same orthopedic mission-trip model with donated implants and surgeon volunteers that Cornerstone employs.
• Operation Rainbow: A nonprofit that organizes volunteer orthopedic surgical teams to provide free joint replacements and other orthopedic care to children and adults in developing countries. Closely comparable to Cornerstone in orthopedic focus, volunteer-driven mission model, and target patient population.
• Medical Missions Foundation: Nonprofit organizing short-term medical mission trips with volunteer physicians and nurses to underserved countries. Comparable volunteer-based model and international mission footprint, though broader in specialty mix than Cornerstone's orthopedic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Partners In Health: Large global health nonprofit operating permanent clinical facilities in underserved countries. Comparable global health mission but operates at materially greater scale, with permanent infrastructure rather than episodic mission trips.
• Cure International: Nonprofit operating a global network of pediatric specialty hospitals, including orthopedic care for children in developing countries. Comparable orthopedic focus in underserved regions, but with a permanent hospital model rather than volunteer mission trips.
• Mercy Ships: Nonprofit operating hospital ships that deliver free surgical care, including orthopedic procedures, to patients in African port cities. Comparable in delivering free orthopedic surgery in developing countries, with a substantially larger operating budget and infrastructure footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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