Common School Inc is located in Amherst, MA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Common School Inc employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common School 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 08/2021, Common School Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 08/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCHOOL FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ELEMENTARY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL - EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ELEMENTARY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Linda Donnelly Trustee - Co-Head Of School | Trustee | 40 | $70,884 |
Holly Baumgardner Trustee - Faculty | Trustee | 40 | $47,902 |
Dana Kadish Trustee - Co-Head Of School | Trustee | 40 | $47,302 |
Mammi-Ama Ofori Trustee - Faculty | Trustee | 40 | $27,306 |
Tim Diehl Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Coldham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $274,900 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $274,900 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,749,599 |
Investment income | $5,566 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,030,065 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $375,783 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $227,111 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,671 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $871,601 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,338 |
Other employee benefits | $134,395 |
Payroll taxes | $95,314 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,810 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,948 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $32,416 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $127,843 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,602 |
Insurance | $21,344 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,183,498 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $490,996 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $163,344 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $467 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,574 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,402,055 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $965,319 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,035,755 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,481 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $823,641 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $848,122 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,153,219 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,034,414 |
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 | $3,035,755 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Common School Inc has recieved totaling $85,914.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Rudolf Steiner Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FOR ANTI-RACISM ANTI-BIAS POSITION | $42,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $33,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $414 |
Beg. Balance | $665,481 |
Earnings | $195,052 |
Net Contributions | $42,082 |
Ending Balance | $902,615 |
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