Common Ground Center Inc
- Assets
- $675.7k
- Revenue
- $591.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 73
- Location
- Starksboro, VT
- Founding
- 06/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 03-0343966
Organization Overview
Common Ground Center Inc is located in Starksboro, VT. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Common Ground Center Inc employed 73 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common Ground Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Common Ground Center Inc generated $591.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $610.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A MULTI-AGE ARTS, EDUCATION, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION AND CONFERENCE CENTER DEDICATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND STRENGTHENING DIVERSE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH UNIQUE PROGRAM OFFERINGS AND FACILITY RENTALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
COMMON GROUND CENTER, INC. OFFERS PROGRAMS SUCH AS CAMP COMMON GROUND, GROUP PROGRAMMING, CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE, AND ADVENTURE DAY CAMPS, ETC. CAMP COMMON GROUND IS AN INTER-GENERATIONAL FAMILY CAMP FOUNDED IN 1994, IS THE CENTERS MARQUEE PROGRAM, OPERATES FOUR 1-WEEK SUMMER SESSIONS, AND IS DESIGNED TO CREATE POSITIVE FAMILY OUTCOMES. GROUP PROGRAMMING IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS SUCH AS CAMP OUTRIGHT, A WEEK LONG RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGE OF 13-18 WITH TRADITIONAL SUMMER ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE ARTS, HIKING, SWIMMING, DRAMA, YOGA, CAMPFIRES, TALENT SHOW, ALONG WITH WORKSHOPS AND DISCUSSION GROUPS GEARED SPECIFICALLY TOWARD MEETING THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE LGBTQQA YOUTH. CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE IS A UNIQUE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND PROVIDES A SAFE, POSITIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY INCLUDING SIBLINGS AND PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS. ADVENTURE DAY CAMPS ARE FOR LOCAL CHILDREN AGES 6-12 TO ATTEND CAMP FOR ONE WEEK DURING THEIR SCHOOL BREAKS IN FEBRUARY, APRIL, AND JULY. THESE CAMPS ARE AN AFFORDABLE WAY FOR FAMILIES IN ADDISON COUNTY TO GIVE THEIR CHILDREN A SAFE, ENTERTAINING, AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL BREAK. DESPITE THE PANDEMIC IN 2020, CGC MANAGED TO EXTEND ITS DAY CAMP PROGRAM AND PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND SUBSIDIZED NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN FROM THE SURROUNDING AREAS. CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE IN 2020 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Connor Timmons Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $48,101 |
Scott Meyer Director | Trustee | 1 | $2,666 |
Ellen Yount Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Doyle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Liebman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Candace Cheatham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $300,117 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $300,117 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $246,340 |
| Investment income | $388 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $43,195 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,357 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $591,397 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $242,294 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,387 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,436 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,894 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,748 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,468 |
| Office expenses | $9,133 |
| Information technology | $1,858 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $101,265 |
| Travel | $7,026 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,252 |
| Interest | $6,744 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $65,580 |
| Insurance | $7,192 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $609,980 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,511 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $163,761 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $74,982 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,183 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,251 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $405,655 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $7,352 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $675,695 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,059 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $245,674 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $155,391 |
| Other liabilities | $18,649 |
| Total liabilities | $422,773 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $237,472 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,450 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $675,695 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Common Ground Center Inc has recieved totaling $55,526.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mendell Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $20,000 |
Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $18,000 |
George W Mergens Foundation Milton, VT PURPOSE: ADVENTURE CAMPSERIES 2022 | $10,000 |
Thomas G & Andrea Mendell New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
Agnes M Lindsay Trust Chelmsford, MA PURPOSE: CAMPERSHIPS | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26 |
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