Center For Common Ground
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $7.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Ruther Glen, VA
- Founding
- 09/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 82-4589218
Organization Overview
Center For Common Ground is located in Ruther Glen, VA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For 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 12/2020, Center For Common Ground generated $7.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 243.9% per year over the past 3 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CENTER FOR COMMON GROUND WAS FOUNDED TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER UNDER-REPRESENTED VOTERS IN VOTER SUPPRESSION STATES TO ENGAGE IN ELECTIONS AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE. TOGETHER WE CAN BUILD A DEMOCRACY THAT PRIORITIZES THE VOICES OF ALL PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CENTER FOR COMMON GROUND CONTACTED 14 MILLION VOTERS OF COLOR IN 2020 PROVIDING VOTER REGISTRATION PLEDGE TO VOTE EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATIONS. OUR 44,000 VOLUNTEERS SENT 9.4 MILLION POSTCARDS MADE 1.7 MILLION PHONE CALLS AND SENT 2.9 MILLION TEXT MESSAGES. IN 2020 WE ALSO STARTED OUR STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE INTERN PROGRAM AND TRAINED 180 INTERNS IN USING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
SPRING AND FALL PROGRAM FOR 200 INTERNS WORKING ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CIVIC EDUCATION.
CONTACTED RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE MEMBER-OWNERS NOTIFYING THEM OF UPCOMING BOARD ELECTIONS IN AL GA AND MS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrea Miller Founding Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 70 | $65,000 |
Deepak Puri Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $0 |
Jesse Frierson President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Phillip Thompson Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Gabriela Lemus Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rodney Sadler Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $60,295 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,192,515 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $176,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,252,810 |
| 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 | $7,212,810 |
| 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. | $65,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,000 |
| 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 | $675,600 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,213 |
| 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 | $745,640 |
| Advertising and promotion | $180,500 |
| Office expenses | $69,032 |
| Information technology | $325,301 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $10,211 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,200 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $40,000 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $950 |
| Insurance | $8,377 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,195,208 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,005,150 |
| 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 | $30,000 |
| Total assets | $1,035,150 |
| 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 | $855,150 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $180,000 |
| 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 | $1,035,150 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Center For Common Ground has recieved totaling $1,191,750.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS | $300,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $150,975 |
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT | $150,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $138,150 |
Catena Foundation Carbondale, CO PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY- DOWN BALLOT RESEARCH & MOVEMENT LABS - DEPLATFORMING HATE | $125,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $102,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Common Ground Ruther Glen, VA | $1,035,150 | $7,212,810 |
National Conference On Citizenship Washington, DC | $5,588,012 | $7,878,527 |
Citizen Guardian Inc Washington, DC | $266,298 | $5,068,831 |
Center For Evaluation Innovation Inc Washington, DC | $10,200,831 | $6,678,533 |
Partnership For A New American Economy Action Fund Inc Washington, DC | $0 | $2,543,734 |
Citizens Against Government Waste Washington, DC | $2,739,250 | $2,642,299 |
Register2vote Fund Washington, DC | $1,136,027 | $2,153,610 |
American Majority Inc Purcellville, VA | $309,847 | $2,369,517 |
Educationnc Raleigh, NC | $2,459,510 | $1,459,576 |
Center For Individual Freedom Fairfax, VA | $719,908 | $1,612,150 |
Committee To Unleash Prosperity Inc Potomac, MD | $5,632,785 | $4,283,191 |
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation Washington, DC | $1,667,752 | $2,201,310 |