Common Ground is located in Deerfield, IL. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2019, Common Ground employed 2 individuals. Common Ground 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 06/2019, Common Ground generated $104.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $168.6k during the year ending 06/2019. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.5%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HUMAN QUEST FOR UNDERSTANDING & PURSUIT OF SIGNIFICANCE. PRIMARY FOCUS IS THE WORLD'S GREAT CULTURAL,PHILOSOPHICAL,RELIGIOUS,& SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, RETREATS, PRINTED AND AUDIO MATERIALS TO AID IN THE HUMAN QUEST FOR UNDERSTANDING AND SIGNIFICANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jim Kenney Exec. Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $45,400 |
Tom Amos Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Marilyn Biederer Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Gloria Callaci Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Mike Chakoian Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Patricia Connery Member | Trustee | $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 | $76,713 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $76,713 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,052 |
Investment income | $3 |
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 | $104,768 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,400 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,400 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $38,100 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,529 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,807 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $770 |
Office expenses | $9,667 |
Information technology | $3,322 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,325 |
Travel | $100 |
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 | $1,601 |
Insurance | $2,281 |
All other expenses | $4,368 |
Total functional expenses | $168,578 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,685 |
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 | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,803 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $69,488 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $433 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $433 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $59,030 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $10,025 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $69,055 |