Common Ground Community Center
- Assets
- $108.4k
- Revenue
- $247.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Owings Mills, MD
- Founding
- 03/2014
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 45-2403704
Organization Overview
Common Ground Community Center, operating under the name Baltimore Homeschool, is located in Owings Mills, MD. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Baltimore Homeschool employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Baltimore Homeschool 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 07/2021, Baltimore Homeschool generated $247.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $302.6k during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.3% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COMMON GROUND COMMUNITY CENTER IS A MEMBER-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION. WE ARE A DIVERSE AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND FRIENDS WHO ARE CHANGING THE FACE OF HOMESCHOOLING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR BALTIMORE HOMESCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMEDCHOOLING FAMILIES. MANY OF THESE FAMILIES TURNED TO HOMESCHOOLING BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND AND OR AFFORD AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT COULD ACCOMODATE THEIR CHILDS LEARNING STYLE, CULTURAL ORIENTATION, SPECIAL TALENTS OR INTERESTS, AND OR SOCIAL NEEDS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, ITS MEMBERS HAVE INCREASED 5 FOLD TO APPROXIMATELY 100 FAMILIES, AND THE VARIETY PROGRAMS IT OFFERS HAS EXPANDED GREATLY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLASSES IN ALL THE MAJOR ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, CLUBS, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS AND HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES. OUR MD HOMESCHOOL REVIEWS PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATION MINISTRY REGISTERED WITH THE MD STATE DEPT OF EDUCATION TO SUPERVISE HOME INSTRUCTION UNDER REGULATION .05 OF THE HOME INSTRUCTION REGULATIONS, COMAR 13A.10.01 HOME INSTRUCTION. IT IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CREATING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHILE OFFERING SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES WHO CHOOSE TO EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN AT HOME. IT SERVES 50 FAMILIES.
OUR BALTIMORE HOMESCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMEDCHOOLING FAMILIES. MANY OF THESE FAMILIES TURNED TO HOMESCHOOLING BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND AND OR AFFORD AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT COULD ACCOMODATE THEIR CHILDS LEARNING STYLE, CULTURAL ORIENTATION, SPECIAL TALENTS OR INTERESTS, AND OR SOCIAL NEEDS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, ITS MEMBERS HAVE INCREASED 5 FOLD TO APPROXIMATELY 100 FAMILIES, AND THE VARIETY PROGRAMS IT OFFERS HAS EXPANDED GREATLY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLASSES IN ALL THE MAJOR ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, CLUBS, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS AND HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES. OUR MD HOMESCHOOL REVIEWS PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATION MINISTRY REGISTERED WITH THE MD STATE DEPT OF EDUCATION TO SUPERVISE HOME INSTRUCTION UNDER REGULATION .05 OF THE HOME INSTRUCTION REGULATIONS, COMAR 13A.10.01 HOME INSTRUCTION. IT IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CREATING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHILE OFFERING SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES WHO CHOOSE TO EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN AT HOME. IT SERVES 50 FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Polyakov Director | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $38,500 |
Brittany Williams Director | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $30,000 |
Michelle Fewer Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $24,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,470 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $27,523 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,993 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $201,010 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,500 |
| 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 | $247,503 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $151,645 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,928 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $900 |
| 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 | $152 |
| Information technology | $2,123 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $89,212 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,841 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,412 |
| Insurance | $9,699 |
| All other expenses | $15,802 |
| Total functional expenses | $302,616 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95,196 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,159 |
| 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 | $10 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $108,365 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,900 |
| 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 | $140,900 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $143,800 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | -$35,435 |
| 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 | $108,365 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Common Ground Community Center has recieved totaling $40,222.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation Beyond Belief Inc Houston, TX | | $20,111 |
Foundation Beyond Belief Inc Houston, TX | | $20,111 |
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