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Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.
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Основная статистика
LEI 5493000TUAHPA5P8NM98
CIK 33934
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April 21, 2025 424B3

Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. 118,427,033 Rights for 39,475,678 Shares of Common Stock

Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. 118,427,033 Rights for 39,475,678 Shares of Common Stock Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is issuing non-transferable rights (“Rights”) to its holders of record of shares of common stock (“Common Stock”) (such holders hereinafter referred to as “Stockholders” and the shares of Common Stock, the “Shares”) which Rights will allow Stockholders to su

April 8, 2025 CORRESP

April 8, 2025

1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020 blankrome.com April 8, 2025 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Attn: Ms. Lisa Larkin Ms. Megan Miller Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers: 333-285143 and 811-02363 Dear Ms. Lisa Larkin &

February 27, 2025 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

February 27, 2024 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

February 24, 2023 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

November 21, 2022 NPORT-EX

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC.

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Description No. of Shares Value EQUITY SECURITIES - 99.35% CLOSED-END FUNDS - 11.63% CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES - 0.08% Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund 24,000 $ 487,440 CORE - 0.79% General American Investors Company, Inc. 148,262 5,018,669 DEVELOPED MARKET - 0.24% First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Inc

May 24, 2022 NPORT-EX

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC.

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - MARCH 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Description No. of Shares Value EQUITY SECURITIES - 99.49% CLOSED-END FUNDS - 8.01% CORE - 1.34% General American Investors Company, Inc. 180,262 $ 7,655,727 DEVELOPED MARKET - 0.42% Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. 54,746 381,032 First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund 33,400 421,842 Japan Smaller Capit

May 23, 2022 424B3

Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. 64,056,602 Rights for 21,352,201 Shares of Common Stock Supplement dated May 23, 2022 to Prospectus dated April 13, 2022

Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. 64,056,602 Rights for 21,352,201 Shares of Common Stock Supplement dated May 23, 2022 to Prospectus dated April 13, 2022 Resumption of Previously Suspended Offering. The Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. (the ?Fund?) is hereby resuming the previously suspended Rights Offering (the ?Offering?). The Offering will resume on May 23, 2022 and the Fund has extend

April 13, 2022 424B3

Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. 64,056,602 Rights for 21,352,201 Shares of Common Stock

424B3 1 fp0075018424b3.htm Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. 64,056,602 Rights for 21,352,201 Shares of Common Stock Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is issuing non-transferable rights (“Rights”) to its holders of record of shares of common stock (“Common Stock”) (such holders hereinafter referred to as “Stockholders” and the shares of Common Stock, the “Shares”) which Rights wil

April 8, 2022 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [X] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

April 6, 2022 CORRESP

April 6, 2022

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020 blankrome.com April 6, 2022 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Attn: Ms. Lisa Larkin Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers: 333-262877 and 811-02363 Dear Ms. Lisa La

February 25, 2022 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

February 25, 2022 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm February 25, 2022 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Attn: Valerie J. Lithotomos Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on February 15, 2022 File No. 811-02363 Dear Ms. Lithotomos: On behalf of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), th

February 15, 2022 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

February 15, 2022 CORRESP

February 15, 2022

February 15, 2022 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

November 19, 2021 NPORT-EX

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC.

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Description No. of Shares Value EQUITY SECURITIES - 96.79% CLOSED-END FUNDS - 12.39% CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES - 0.85% Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund 171,399 $ 5,051,129 CORE - 1.91% General American Investors Company, Inc. * 184,262 7,934,322 Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. 293,436 3,351,039 1

May 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

See accompanying notes to schedule of investments.

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - MARCH 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Description No. of Shares Value EQUITY SECURITIES - 98.76% CLOSED-END FUNDS - 17.38% CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES - 0.22% Virtus AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund 29,924 $ 838,171 CORE - 2.60% General American Investors Company, Inc. 183,262 7,301,159 Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. 244,753 2,765,709 10,066,868

February 24, 2021 DEF 14A

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SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

November 20, 2020 NPORT-EX

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CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Description No. of Shares Value EQUITY SECURITIES - 99.49% CLOSED-END FUNDS - 16.07% CORE - 2.44% General American Investors Company, Inc. 199,062 $ 6,758,156 Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. 319,308 2,449,092 9,207,248 DEVELOPED MARKET - 0.37% Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. 14,588 120,716 First Trust Dynamic

May 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

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CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - MARCH 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Description No. of Shares Value EQUITY SECURITIES - 95.11% CLOSED-END FUNDS - 8.04% CORE - 1.22% General American Investors Company, Inc. 142,313 $ 3,903,646 DEVELOPED MARKET - 0.59% Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. 53,708 335,675 European Equity Fund, Inc. (The) 26,808 189,533 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fun

February 25, 2020 DEF 14A

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. DEF 14A - -

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

November 21, 2019 N-Q

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc

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November 21, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0047028ex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statem

May 24, 2019 N-Q

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

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May 24, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with

April 8, 2019 DEFA14A

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [X] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

February 22, 2019 DEF 14A

Investment Management Agreement between the Fund and Cornerstone Advisors, LLC. (9)

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

February 22, 2019 CORRESP

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. CORRESP - -

Phone: (212) 885-5205 Fax: (212) 885-5001 Email: [email protected] February 22, 2019 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Attn: Valerie J. Lithotomos Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on February 12, 2019 File No. 811-02363 Dear Ms. Lithotomos: On behalf of Corn

February 12, 2019 PRE 14A

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

February 12, 2019 CORRESP

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. CORRESP - -

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (212)885-5001 Email: [email protected] February 12, 2019 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Notice of Filing To Whom it May Concern: The above-referenced filing (the “Preliminary Proxy

November 16, 2018 N-Q

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

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November 16, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0036502ex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.: 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statem

June 7, 2018 CORRESP

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. CORRESP

Phone: (212)885-5234 Fax: (212)898-1392 Email: [email protected] June 7, 2018 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Lisa Larkin Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-224875) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Ms. Larkin: On behalf of our c

May 30, 2018 N-Q

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 48 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Hoyt M. Peters A

May 30, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

May 11, 2018 CORRESP

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. CORRESP

Phone: (212)885-5234 Fax: (917)898-1392 Email: [email protected] May 11, 2018 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Number: 811-02363) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Request for Selective Review To Whom It May Concern: The above-referenced filing (the “Registra

February 27, 2018 DEF 14A

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

February 15, 2018 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Stockholders and Board of Directors Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.

November 21, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

November 21, 2017 N-Q

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 48 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Frank J. Maresca

August 23, 2017 EX-99.77C VOTES

Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders (unaudited)

EX-99.77C VOTES 2 fp0027042ex77c.htm Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders (unaudited) On April 18, 2017, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Fund was held and the following matters were voted upon based on 13,084,235 shares of common stock outstanding on the record date of February 21, 2017. (1) To approve the election of six directors to hold office until the year 2018 Annual Meeting o

July 7, 2017 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5234 Fax: (212)898-1392 Email: [email protected] July 7, 2017 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Lisa Larkin Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-218643) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Ms. Larkin: On behalf of our c

July 7, 2017 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5234 Fax: (212)898-1392 Email: [email protected] July 7, 2017 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Lisa Larkin Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-218643) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Ms. Larkin: Enclosed for filin

July 6, 2017 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5234 Fax: (212)898-1392 Email: [email protected] July 6, 2017 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Lisa Larkin Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers: 333-218643 and 811-02363 Dear Ms. Larkin: On behalf of Cornerst

June 9, 2017 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5234 Fax: (917)898-1392 Email: [email protected] June 9, 2017 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Number: 811-02363) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Request for Selective Review To Whom It May Concern: The above-referenced filing (the ?Registra

May 19, 2017 N-Q

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 48 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Frank J. Maresca

May 19, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0025198ex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were m

February 27, 2017 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Stockholders and Board of Directors Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.

February 27, 2017 DEF 14A

Cornerstone Total Return Fund 14A

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. 48 Wall Street, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10005 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 18, 2017 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 18, 2017: THE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS AND PROXY STATEMENT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.CORNERS

November 29, 2016 N-Q

Cornerstone Total Return Fund (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 fp0021970nq.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 48 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

November 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0021970ex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were m

September 15, 2016 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] September 15, 2016 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers: 333-212950 and 811-02363 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: On beha

September 14, 2016 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] September 14, 2016 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-212950) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: Encl

September 14, 2016 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] September 14, 2016 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-212950) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: On b

September 9, 2016 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] September 9, 2016 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers: 333-212950 and 811-02363 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: On behal

August 22, 2016 EX-99.77C VOTES

Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders (unaudited) On April 19, 2016, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Fund was held and the following matters were voted upon based on 7,676,026 shares of common stock outstanding on the record date of February 22, 2016.

August 22, 2016 EX-99.77C VOTES

Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders (unaudited) On April 19, 2016, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Fund was held and the following matters were voted upon based on 7,676,026 shares of common stock outstanding on the record date of February 22, 2016.

August 5, 2016 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] August 5, 2016 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Number: 811-02363) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Request for Selective Review Dear Mr. Parachkevov: The above-refere

May 26, 2016 N-Q

Cornerstone Total Return Fund (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 48 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Frank J. Maresca

May 26, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

February 24, 2016 DEF 14A

Cornerstone Total Return Fund 14A

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. 48 Wall Street, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10005 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 19, 2016 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 19, 2016: THE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS AND PROXY STATEMENT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.CORNERS

February 24, 2016 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Stockholders and Board of Directors Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.

February 24, 2016 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. Incorporated under the Laws of the State of New York Amended and Restated as of November 13, 2015

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS of CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. Incorporated under the Laws of the State of New York Amended and Restated as of November 13, 2015 1 ARTICLE I NAME OF COMPANY Section 1.01 Name. The name of the Corporation (the ?Company?) is CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. ARTICLE II SHAREHOLDERS Section 2.01 Shareholders? Meetings. All meetings of the shareholders shall be h

February 24, 2016 EX-99.77C VOTES

Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders (unaudited) On October 20, 2015, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Fund was held and the following matters were voted upon based on 7,564,330 shares of common stock outstanding on the record date of August 24, 2015.

October 15, 2015 N-Q

Cornerstone Total Return Fund (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 48 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Frank J. Maresca

October 15, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

August 27, 2015 DEF 14A

Cornerstone Total Return Fund 14A

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. 48 Wall Street, 22 nd Floor New York, NY 10005 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS To Be Held on October 20, 2015 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 2015: THE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS AND PROXY STATEMENT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.CO

July 16, 2015 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] July 16, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-198846) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: On behalf

July 15, 2015 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] July 15, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. Eric McNealy Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2/A (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-198846) Dear Mr. McNealy: Enclosed fo

July 15, 2015 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] July 15, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. Eric McNealy Re: Request for Post-Acceptance Correction for Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (?Registrant?) CIK Number 0000033934, With Respect to N-2/A File

July 15, 2015 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] July 15, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. Eric McNealy Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2/A (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-198846) Dear Mr. McNealy: Enclosed fo

July 15, 2015 AW

Cornerstone Total Return Fund

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. 48 Wall Street - 21st Floor New York, NY 10005 July 15, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 and Pre. Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form N-2 ? Application for Withdrawal (F

July 14, 2015 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] July 14, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-198846) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: Enclosed

July 10, 2015 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] July 10, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-191119) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: Enclosed

July 10, 2015 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] July 10, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-191119) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: Enclosed

July 6, 2015 CORRESP

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Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] July 6, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-191119) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: Enclosed f

July 6, 2015 CORRESP

Cornerstone Total Return Fund ESP

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] July 6, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-191119) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: Enclosed f

May 29, 2015 N-Q

Cornerstone Total Return Fund (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 48 Wall Street New York, New York 10005 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Frank J. M

May 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

February 24, 2015 EX-99.77.B

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Stockholders and Board of Directors Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.

February 24, 2015 EX-99.77.Q.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. Incorporated under the Laws of the State of New York Amended as of November 14, 2014 CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. ARTICLE I Shareholders’ Meetings

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS of CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. Incorporated under the Laws of the State of New York Amended as of November 14, 2014 BY-LAWS OF CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. ARTICLE I Shareholders’ Meetings All meetings of the shareholders shall he held at the principal office of the Company in New York, New York, or such other place, whether or not in the State of New Yo

February 24, 2015 EX-99.77.C

Results of Special Meeting of Stockholders

EX-99.77.C 3 fp0013294ex9977c.htm Results of Special Meeting of Stockholders (unaudited) On December 8, 2014, a Special Meeting of Stockholders of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. was held and the following matter was voted upon based on 17,797,792 shares of common stock outstanding on October 27, 2014: (1) To approve a one-for-four reverse stock split and related amendment to the Certificate o

November 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

November 25, 2014 N-Q

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 7 Dawson Street Huntington Station, New York 11746 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

November 6, 2014 CORRESP

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. CORRESP - -

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] November 6, 2014 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers: 333-198846 and 811-02363 Dear Mr. Parachkevov: On behalf of C

October 29, 2014 DEF 14A

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. DEF 14A - -

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 24, 2014 CORRESP

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. CORRESP - -

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] October 24, 2014 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Dear Mr. Parachkevov: On behalf of Cornerstone Total Return Fund,

October 17, 2014 PRE 14A

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. PRE 14A - -

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 17, 2014 CORRESP

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. CORRESP - -

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] October 17, 2014 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Notice of Filing Dear Mr. Parachkevov: The above-referenced filing

September 19, 2014 CORRESP

CRF / Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. CORRESP - -

Phone: (212)885-5205 Fax: (917)332-3033 Email: [email protected] September 19, 2014 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Asen Parachkevov Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (File Numbers: 811-02363 and 333-[]) Registration Statement on Form N-2 Request for Selective Review Dear Mr. Parachkevov:

August 22, 2014 EX-99.77.C

For

EX-99.77.C 2 fp0011269ex9977c.htm Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders (UNAUDITED) On April 15, 2014, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Fund was held and the following matters were voted upon based on 17,405,526 shares of common stock outstanding on the record date of February 18, 2014 (1) To approve the election of five directors to hold office until the year 2015 Annual Meeting of S

May 16, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 7 Dawson Street Huntington Station, New York 11746 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

May 16, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0010268ex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were m

February 28, 2014 DEF 14A

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SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 28, 2014 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Stockholders and Board of Directors Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.

November 25, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

November 25, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 200A Executive Drive Edgewood, New York 11717 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Fran

October 25, 2013 CORRESP

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Phone: (212) 885-5360 Fax: (917) 332-3722 Email: [email protected] October 24, 2013 Dominic Minore Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) SEC File Numbers: 333-191119 and 811-02363 Dear Mr. Minore: On behalf of the Fund, this letter is in response to the comments receive

October 24, 2013 CORRESP

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Phone: (212) 885-5360 Fax: (917) 332-3722 Email: [email protected] October 24, 2013 Dominic Minore Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) SEC File Numbers: 333-191119 and 811-02363 Dear Mr. Minore: On behalf of the Fund, this letter is in response to the comments receive

October 24, 2013 COVER

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Phone: (212) 885-5360 Fax: (917) 332-3722 Email: [email protected] October 24, 2013 Dominic Minore Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) SEC File Numbers: 333-191119 and 811-02363 Request for Acceleration Dear Mr. Minore: The Fund filed on September 12, 2013, its regist

May 20, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0007107ex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were m

May 20, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02363 Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 200A Executive Drive Edgewood, New York 11717 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Fran

February 26, 2013 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 ex77b.htm ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Directors Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Jericho, New York In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012, in accordance wi

November 26, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. - FORM N-Q

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November 26, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with

November 16, 2012 CORRESP

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Phone: 215-569-5734 Fax: 215-832-5734 Email: [email protected] November 16, 2012 BY EDGAR Kevin C. Rupert Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) SEC File Numbers: 333-184454 and 811-02363 Dear Mr. Rupert: On behalf of the Fund, and pursuant to Rule 461 under the Secu

August 28, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

198,712

EX-99.77C VOTES 2 ex77c.htm SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS EX-99.77C VOTES 3 ex77c.htm SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS SUB-ITEM 77C: SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS On April 16, 2012, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Fund was held and the following matters were voted upon based on 6,598,077 shares of common stock outstanding on

May 24, 2012 EX-99.CERT

Date: May 24, 2012 /s/ Ralph W. Bradshaw Ralph W. Bradshaw, Chairman and President (Principal Executive Officer)

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with

May 24, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND - FORM N-Q

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February 29, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 ex77b.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Directors Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Jericho, New York In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc., (the “Fund”), as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011,

November 18, 2011 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND - FORM N-Q

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0578 Expires: April 30, 2013 Estimated average burden hours per response: 5.

November 18, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with

November 17, 2011 CORRESP

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Phone: 215-569-5530 Fax: 215-832-5530 Email: [email protected] November 17, 2011 BY EDGAR Kevin Rupert Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) SEC File Numbers: 333-175187 and 811-02363 Dear Mr. Rupert: On behalf of the Fund, and pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities

May 24, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0002902ex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED BY RULE 30A-2(A) EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

May 24, 2011 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND - FORM N-Q

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March 1, 2011 EX-99.77C VOTES

(1) The stockholders of the Fund voted to re-elect all six nominees as Directors. The votes cast with respect to each nominee were as follows:

EX-99.77C VOTES 3 ex77c.htm SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS SUB-ITEM 77C: SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS On July 20, 2010, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) was held to (1) re-elect six Directors until the 2011 Annual Meeting and (2) consider and vote upon an advisory proposal from the Board of Directors

March 1, 2011 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. Incorporated under the Laws of the State of New York Restated as of February 11, 2011

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 4 ex77q1a.htm BY-LAWS OF CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. BY-LAWS of CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. Incorporated under the Laws of the State of New York Restated as of February 11, 2011 1 BY-LAWS OF CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. ARTICLE I Shareholders' Meetings All meetings of the shareholders shall he held at the principal office of the Company in New York, New

March 1, 2011 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 ex77b.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Directors Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. New York, New York In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc., (the “Fund”), as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010

November 12, 2010 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0002236ex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED BY RULE 30A-2(A) EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

November 12, 2010 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND - FORM N-Q

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October 28, 2010 CORRESP

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Phone: 215-569-5530 Fax: 215-832-5530 Email: [email protected] October 28, 2010 BY EDGAR Kevin Rupert Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (the ?Fund?) SEC File Numbers: 333-168926 and 811-02363 Dear Mr. Rupert: On behalf of the Fund, and pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities A

August 19, 2010 DEL AM

- CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. - DEL AM

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND INC. 260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor New York, New York 10016 August 19, 2010 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Kevin Rupert Re: Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-2 File Numbers: 333-168926; 811-02363 Ladies and Gentlemen: On August 18, 20

May 24, 2010 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND - FORM N-Q

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0578 Expires: April 30, 2013 Estimated average burden hours per response: 5.

May 24, 2010 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0001584ex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED BY RULE 30A-2(A) EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Ralph W. Bradshaw, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

November 23, 2009 N-Q

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