Commonsense American Foundation Inc is located in Eagle, ID. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commonsense American Foundation 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 12/2020, Commonsense American Foundation Inc generated $40.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (42.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.0k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (53.0%) per year over the past 3 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMONSENSE AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC. AIMS TO EDUCATE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES ABOUT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT POLICY PROBLEMS FACING THE NATION AND THE RANGE OF POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS FOR THESE ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMONSENSE AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC. FURTHER DEVELOPED ITS WEBSITE, CREATING FUNCTIONALITY THAT ALLOWED MEMBERS TO REVIEW POLICY BRIEFS AND OFFER THEIR PERSPECTIVES ON POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGING POLICY QUESTIONS.
COMMONSENSE AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC. INVESTED IN DATA ANALYSIS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND FEEDBACK COLLECTED THROUGH ITS WEBSITE.
COMMONSENSE AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC. PAID STANDARD FEES FOR DONATIONS COLLECTED ONLINE.
COMMONSENSE AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC. FURTHER DEVELOPED ITS WEBSITE, CREATING FUNCTIONALITY THAT ALLOWED MEMBERS TO REVIEW POLICY BRIEFS AND OFFER THEIR PERSPECTIVES ON POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGING POLICY QUESTIONS.
COMMONSENSE AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC. INVESTED IN DATA ANALYSIS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND FEEDBACK COLLECTED THROUGH ITS WEBSITE.
COMMONSENSE AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC. PAID STANDARD FEES FOR DONATIONS COLLECTED ONLINE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Keith Allred President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Virgi Blaine Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Steven Parry Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $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 | $40,027 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $40,027 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $40,027 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
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 | $595 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,397 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $20,992 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,187 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $48,187 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $48,187 |
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 | $48,187 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Commonsense American Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $13,600.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $13,600 |
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