Common Ground Relief
- Assets
- $392.0k
- Revenue
- $223.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Founding
- 08/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 06-1816720
Organization Overview
Common Ground Relief is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (M20) the organization is classified as: Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Common Ground Relief employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common Ground Relief 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 Relief generated $223.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $187.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
TO CREATE RESILIENT GULF COAST COMMUNITIES THAT ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE, FINANCIALLY VIABLE AND PERSONALLY COHESIVE. COMMON GROUND RELIEF REMAINS COMMITTED TO ITS GRASSROOTS, VOLUNTEER-BASED APPROACH TO COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABILITY. ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY FOCUSING ON RESTORING AND PRESERVING LOUISIANA'S DISAPPEARING COASTAL WETLANDS. THE ORGANIZATION GROWS PLANT MATERIAL IN ITS LOWER NINTH WARD NURSERY, EDUCATES ABOUT WETLAND ECO-SYSTEMS AND HORTICULTURE, AND PARTNERS WITH GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO RE-PLANT THREATENED WETLANDS USING VOLUNTEER LABOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2021, COMMON GROUND RELIEF PLANTED OVER 6,700 BOTTOMLAND HARDWOOD TREES; PLANTED OVER 23,300 PLUGS OF GRASS, RESTORING OVER 23 MILES OF SHORELINE; MAINTAINED 4,000 NATIVE SEEDLINGS FOR FUTURE USE IN WETLANDS RESTORATION PLANTINGS; GAVE OVER 200 STUDENTS HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN ENVIRIONMENTAL EDUCATION INCLUDING LAND LOSS CHALLENGES, WETLANDS RESTORATION TECHNIQUES AND HORTICULTURE; DISTRIBUTED OVER 160,000 LBS OF FOOD TO A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF OVER 450 PEOPLE; AND RESPONDED TO HURRICANE IDA BY DISTRIBUTING DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES, GUTTING HOUSES, AND DISTRIBUTING MINI GRANTS TO 23 IMPACTED HOUSEHOLDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlotte Clarke Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $36,000 |
Drjonathan Mccall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Drchristopher Voigt President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kellyn Lacour-Conant Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Stram Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rollin Black Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $8,400 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $201,974 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $210,374 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,704 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $223,078 |
| 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. | $32,566 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,185 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,600 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,333 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,680 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $32,183 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,282 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,681 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $7,444 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,113 |
| Insurance | $15,529 |
| All other expenses | $7,707 |
| Total functional expenses | $187,221 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $126,526 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $661 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $254,740 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $50 |
| Total assets | $391,977 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $118,502 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $118,502 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $217,506 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $55,969 |
| 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 | $391,977 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Common Ground Relief has recieved totaling $52,882.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $17,382 |
Arlene And Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Violet, LA PURPOSE: DONATION | $11,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: Hurricane Ida Relief | | $10,000 |
Almar Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Clif Bar Family Foundation Saint Helena, CA PURPOSE: PRESERVING WILD PLACES AND THE BACKCOUNTRY | $3,500 |
J Foundation Mendota Heights, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Soldiers Angels San Antonio, TX | $6,150,369 | $35,149,101 |
St Bernard Project Inc New Orleans, LA | $36,289,944 | $37,669,570 |
Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Louisiana Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | $38,803,366 | $3,754,107 |
Keller Williams Realty Cares Austin, TX | $19,707,329 | $6,197,000 |
Austin Disaster Relief Network Austin, TX | $6,149,250 | $10,124,383 |
Renaissance Community Loan Fund Inc Gulfport, MS | $50,426,367 | $5,045,088 |
Disaster Services Corporation - Society Of St Vincent De Paul Usa Irving, TX | $1,679,476 | $4,397,385 |
Texas Pharmacy Association Austin, TX | $4,115,676 | $2,489,721 |
Center For Planning Excellence Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $2,415,217 | $2,315,226 |
Resilience Force New Orleans, LA | $1,824,285 | $3,073,009 |
Pro Bono Publico Foundation New Orleans, LA | $1,527,473 | $1,031,485 |
Plaquemines Community Care Centers Foundation Inc Belle Chasse, LA | $2,311,370 | $1,731,161 |