Common Ground Ministries Inc is located in Haverhill, MA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (X03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common Ground Ministries Inc 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 Ministries Inc generated $167.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $137.2k 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:
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THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A NUMBER OF OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO AID THE CITYS POOR AND HOMELESS BY OPERATING A CAFE AND THRIFT STORE TO SERVICE THE CITYS POOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAFE AND FOOD PANTRY-THE CAFE WAS OPENED TO PROVIDE A MEAL AND CUP OF COFFEE TO THE CITYS POOREST RESIDENTS. THE CAFE IS SUPPORTED BY FREE-WILL OFFERINGS. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY BECAUSE THEY ARE UNABLE TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION. IT IS OPEN 365 DAYS PER YEAR. IN ADDITION TO A LIMITED MEAL SCHEDULE, THE CAFE HOSTS HOLIDAY BREAKFASTS AND A MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY CELEBRATION FOR THE POOR. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD AND A MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION.
THRIFT SHOP AND USED FURNITURE SALES-DONATIONS RECEIVD ARE CLEANED, WASHED AND THEN SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. CLOTHING IS GIVEN TO THE POOREST RESIDENTS THAT CANNOT AFFORD TO PURCHASE THESE ITEMS.
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS-THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS SHORT-TERM MISSIONARY TRIPS TO HONDURAS AND HAITI. THESE TRIPS ARE MANNED BY A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS FROM ACROSS THE USA . EACH TRIP HELPS TO ESTABLISH, GUIDE AND MAINTAIN WORK PROJECTS AMONG THE HONDURAN AND HAITIAN PEOPLES. EACH VOLUNTEER RAISES THE FUNDS NEEDED TO COVER THEIR TRAVEL AND PERSONAL NEEDS WHICH ARE ADMINISTERED BY COMMON GROUND. MINISTRIES, INC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Spirdione Executive Director | Trustee | 25 | $6,769 |
David Braxton Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Ronald G Mills President | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $0 |
Kyle Sawyer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Roger Chadwick Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Jon Howard Director | Trustee | 25 | $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 | $135,567 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135,567 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $31,823 |
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 | $167,390 |
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. | $7,928 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,643 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,194 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,100 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,528 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $34,399 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $137,248 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,639 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,192 |
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 | $1,024,396 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $6,960 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,098,187 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,330 |
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 | $501,897 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $6,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $542,227 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $533,765 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,195 |
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 | $1,098,187 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Common Ground Ministries Inc has recieved totaling $25,132.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Oneworld Boston Inc Woburn, MA PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS PROGRAM | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $132 |
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Aaron Association Inc New York, NY | $19,651 | $0 |
Bosnian American Islamic Cultural Center Hartford, CT | $1,350,396 | $339,130 |
Common Ground Ministries Inc Haverhill, MA | $1,098,187 | $167,390 |
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Terra Naam Retreat Charitable Tr Worcester, VT | $458,506 | $0 |