Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives

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 09/2021, Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives employed 43 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 09/2021, Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives generated $7.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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 OFFICALS.


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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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Churchill Strategies Llc
Consulting
$123,500
Red Maverick Media Llc
Consulting
$121,541
Darryl White Enterprises Llc
Consulting
$118,700
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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$7,292,400
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,292,400
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $376
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 $7,295,526

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives has awarded $136,856 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Draper, UT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON PROFIT ACTIVITES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION

$65,110

PELICAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY

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New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON PROFIT ACTIVITES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION

$25,000

HARRISBURG FAMILIES UNITED

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Muncy, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON PROFIT ACTIVITES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION

$20,500

BROAD AND LIBERTY INC

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Media, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON PROFIT ACTIVITES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION

$11,246

PA COALITION OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS

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Glenside, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON PROFIT ACTIVITES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION

$10,000

Harrisburg, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON PROFIT ACTIVITES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION

$5,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives has recieved totaling $140,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Atlas Economic Research Foundation

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: Economic Education

$140,000
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