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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charles F Mitchell President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $342,073 |
Jennifer T Stefano Vice President | Officer | 40 | $293,869 |
Stephen Bloom Vice President | Officer | 40 | $206,645 |
Nathan A Benefield Sec To 923 Vice President | Officer | 40 | $185,030 |
Eric W Heidenreich Director Of Operations | 40 | $109,088 | |
Gerard Alexander Treas 923 Director & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Churchill Strategies Llc Consulting | 12/30/14 | $123,500 |
Red Maverick Media Llc Consulting | 12/30/14 | $121,541 |
Darryl White Enterprises Llc Consulting | 12/30/14 | $118,700 |
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 | $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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $153,296 |
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. | $1,060,668 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $178,948 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,298,339 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $131,120 |
Payroll taxes | $241,978 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $110,510 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $66,970 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $286,880 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,625,130 |
Office expenses | $281,403 |
Information technology | $95,020 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $99,579 |
Travel | $267,436 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $135,753 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $72,621 |
Insurance | $13,524 |
All other expenses | -$77,517 |
Total functional expenses | $7,265,423 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,021,972 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $59,900 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $209,559 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $277,186 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,491 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,571,108 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $540,545 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,096 |
Total liabilities | $543,641 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,027,467 |
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 | $4,571,108 |
Over the last fiscal year, Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives has awarded $136,856 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Draper, UT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON PROFIT ACTIVITES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $65,110 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON PROFIT ACTIVITES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
Muncy, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON PROFIT ACTIVITES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $20,500 |
Media, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NON PROFIT ACTIVITES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $11,246 |
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 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives has recieved totaling $140,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Atlas Economic Research Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: Economic Education | $140,000 |
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Healthix Inc New York, NY | $24,127,296 | $23,546,551 |
Forum Of Firms New York, NY | $4,418,679 | $12,591,914 |
Demos A Network For Ideas And Action Ltd New York, NY | $10,927,971 | $7,159,030 |
Health Care Planning Organization Inc Syracuse, NY | $16,566,077 | $12,522,448 |
Greater Rochester Regional Healthinformation Organization Inc Rochester, NY | $11,358,181 | $8,940,015 |
The Center For Global Enterprise Ltd New York, NY | $6,100,099 | $9,258,511 |
Bronx Rhio Inc Bronx, NY | $13,400,556 | $8,045,084 |
Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives Harrisburg, PA | $4,571,108 | $7,295,526 |
Center For Effective Public Policy Kensington, MD | $14,990,522 | $715,106 |
Filecoin Foundation For The Decentralized Web Middletown, DE | $19,697,018 | $23,015,009 |
Public Agenda Inc Brooklyn, NY | $6,401,632 | $3,136,414 |
Roper Center For Public Opinion Research Inc Ithaca, NY | $2,079,231 | $2,044,383 |