Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives
- Assets
- $5.7m
- Revenue
- $9.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Founding
- 06/1988
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 23-2473845
Organization Overview
Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives is located in Harrisburg, PA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives 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 09/2023, Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives generated $9.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2018, Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $828,837. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION TRANSFORMS FREE-MARKET IDEAS INTO PUBLIC (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) POLICIES SO ALL PENNSYLVANIANS CAN FLOURISH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POLICY ANALYSIS: THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION CRAFTS FREE-MARKET POLICIES BASED ON TOP QUALITY RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATES THEM WIDELY, INCLUDING THROUGH EMAIL, MAIL, HAND DELIVERY TO THE STATE CAPITOL, AND PAID MEDIA.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS: THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION DISSEMINATES ITS POLICY INFORMATION ACROSS OUR STATE BY MAKING IN-PERSON PRESENTATIONS TO INTERESTED AND INFLUENTIAL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS SUCH AS ROTARY GROUPS AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS.
MEDIA RELATIONS: THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION DISSEMINATES ITS POLICY INFORMATION TO THE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA BY REACHING OUT TO REPORTERS, EDITORS, AND PRODUCERS IN PRINT AND BROADCAST MEDIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
George Gh Coates Jr Director & Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gerard Alexander Director & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Devon E Liddell Director/secretary(resigned 5/3/23) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
C Bruce Kern II Director/secretary(effective 5/3/23) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Y Simkiss Director (effective 9/15/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas E Beach Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Churchill Strategies Llc Consulting | 12/30/14 | $123,500 |
Darryl White Enterprises Llc Consulting | 12/30/14 | $118,700 |
Red Maverick Media Llc Consulting | 12/30/14 | $121,541 |
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 | $9,348,387 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,348,387 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $205,635 |
| 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 | $9,554,022 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $300,652 |
| 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. | $480,301 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,015 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,257,200 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,253 |
| Other employee benefits | $83,836 |
| Payroll taxes | $120,573 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $84,039 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,737 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,267,840 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,353,080 |
| Advertising and promotion | $525,368 |
| Office expenses | $296,058 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $105,157 |
| Travel | $429,389 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $208,282 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $85,934 |
| Insurance | $16,729 |
| All other expenses | -$58,032 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,040,362 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,032,254 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,463 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $81,317 |
| 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 | $85,121 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $231,503 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,068 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $244,644 |
| Total assets | $5,691,370 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $624,041 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $50,000 |
| 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 | $201,348 |
| Total liabilities | $875,389 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,815,981 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $5,691,370 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives has awarded $265,800 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DONORS TRUST PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE I-PART IV-SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | $232,000 |
HARRISBURG FAMILIES UNITED PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE I-PART IV-SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | $7,300 |
FRIENDS OF LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE I-PART IV-SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | $26,500 |