On December 8, 1980, the Christian Community Foundation, Inc. filed for incorporation with the state of Texas, explaining that the organization had been formed exclusively for charitable, religious and educational purposes. Among those purposes were to receive contributions and to make donations to, dispense charitable contributions through, and otherwise aid and support organizations who were qualified for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code—those who were organized and operated for Christian charitable, religious and educational purposes, primarily in, or for the benefit of, the Christian community. Within the next year, founder Douglas H. Kiesewetter, Sr., took the office as president of the Christian Community Foundation and one year later, nearly $100,000 was distributed for charity. In 1988, CCF became affiliated with National Foundation, Inc. Throughout the next two decades, CCF and NFI expanded their offering of solutions and gained approval from the ECFA and received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. In February 2007, because of a proliferation of Christian and national foundations saying the same thing with similar names—and with a desire to redefine the area of giving—CCF and NFI became WaterStone.        

h2. Historical Timeline

<b>December 1980:</b> Christian Community Foundation incorporated in Texas.

<b>1980:</b> Statement of Faith is developed.

<b>1981:</b> Founder, Douglas H. Kiesewetter, Sr., takes office as the president of the Christian Community Foundation.

<b>1982:</b> Nearly $100,000 is distributed for charity.

<b>1984:</b> Grant procedures established for non-tax exempt projects. First audited financials finalized.

<b>1985:</b> Services to growing ministries (prior to their own qualification) is initiated.

<b>1988:</b> Affiliation with National Foundation, Inc. is established in Virginia.

<b>1997:</b> Charities Support Foundation, a supporting organization, is incorporated to provide trustee services.

<b>1997:</b> Membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) is approved.

<b>1999:</b> Christian Community Foundation moves to Colorado Springs.

<b>1999:</b> Vision, mission and values are developed.

<b>2004:</b> Christian Community Foundation receives 4-star Charity Navigator rating.

<b>2007:</b> Christian Community Foundation and National Foundation become WaterStone. 
     