Common Ground Committee Inc
- Assets
- $74.1k
- Revenue
- $604.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Sherman, CT
- Founding
- 01/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-3307423
Organization Overview
Common Ground Committee Inc is located in Sherman, CT. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Common Ground Committee Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common Ground Committee 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 12/2023, Common Ground Committee Inc generated $604.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIVE EVENTS: LIVE EVENTS HAVE A MODERATED CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO OR MORE PANELISTS WHO HAVE POSITIONS ON DIFFERENT SIDES OF AN ISSUE. THE EVENT MAY BE HELD IN PERSON IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE OR MAY BE BROADCAST IN REAL TIME TO AN INTERNET AUDIENCE. THE OBJECTIVE IS FOR THE PANELISTS TO FIND AREAS WHERE THEY HAVE AGREEMENT ON THE ISSUES, THUS FINDING COMMON GROUND.
VIRTUAL EVENTS: VIRTUAL EVENTS ARE THOSE RECORDED FOR BROADCAST AT ANOTHER TIME. THESE ARE PRIMARILY PODCASTS WHICH MAY FOLLOW THE FORMAT OF THE LIVE EVENTS BUT ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO RELATE STORIES AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES WHERE THEY HAVE FOUND COMMON GROUND OR AGREEMENT WITH THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFERENT POSITIONS ON AN IMPORTANT ISSUE.
PUBLICATIONS: BLOGS AND OP-EDS. THIS INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIALS THAT ORIGINATES WITH COMMON GROUND COMMITTEE PERSONNEL. EXAMPLES INCLUDE OUR WEBSITE BLOG POSTS AND EDITORIAL COMMENTS, USUALLY CREATED BY THE FOUNDERS, THAT ARE PRINTED IN PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS USA TODAY, THE HILL, AND OTHERS. THESE ARE USUALLY BASED ON POINTING OUT WHERE THERE IS COMMON GROUND TO BE FOUND ON VARIOUS ISSUES PRESENTED IN THE NEWS.
EDUCATION: WEBSITE, YOUTUBE, VIMEO, SCORECARD, INTERVIEWS, AND ANIMATED VIDEOS. COMMON GROUND COMMITTEE MAINTAINS A VARIETY OF AUDIO, VIDEO AND WRITTEN MATERIALS THAT IT HAS CREATED OR RESEARCHED FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. COMMON GROUND COMMITTEE HAS DESIGNED A REPOSITORY OF THESE MATERIALS FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. OUR SCORECARD MEASURES HOW WELL ELECTED OFFICIALS PRACTICE COMMON GROUND IDEALS OF WORKING WITH THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFERENT VIEWS AND CONSTITUENCIES FROM THEMSELVES IN ORDER TO INFORM VOTERS OF THE BEHAVIOR OF THEIR REPRESENTATIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Bond CEO And Board Chairman | 50 | $113,562 | |
Erik Olsen CFO And Board Treasurer | 50 | $113,994 | |
Barry Persky Board Member | 3 | $0 | |
Don Holtz Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Lawrence Horner Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Gina Lindquist-Bailey Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Davies Content | 12/30/23 | $147,325 |
Momentum Communications Group | 12/30/23 | $72,629 |
Jal Communications Llc | 12/30/23 | $63,000 |
On The Ball Llc | 12/30/23 | $51,575 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $604,104 |
| Interest on Savings | $76 |
| Dividends & Interest | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $604,180 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $222,271 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $410,707 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $102,833 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $0 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $68,949 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $657,256 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,780,280 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $500 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $1,780,780 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $66,343 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $5,220 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,503 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $74,066 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,076 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $41,076 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Common Ground Committee Inc has awarded $5,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BRIDGE ALLIANCE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,000 |
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $500 |