Commonwealth Action is located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Commonwealth Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMONWEALTH ACTION WAS ESTABLISHED AS A SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION TO RESEARCH, ANALYZE, AND PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMONWEALTH ACTION HAS ENGAGED IN GRASSROOTS LOBBYING CAMPAIGNS TO ADVOCATE FOR STATE FUNDING FOR K-12 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND GREATER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. THE CAMPAIGNS ENTAILED ORGANIZING COALITIONS OF LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS, DEVELOPING POLICY ARGUMENTS AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF THESE ISSUES, DISSEMINATING PUBLIC ADVOCACY COMMUNICATIONS, AND ADVANCING A FREE MEDIA STRATEGY TO ATTRACT PUBLIC ATTENTION TO THE ISSUES. LOOKING FORWARD, COMMONWEALTH ACTION PLANS TO CONTINUE RESEARCHING AND ADVOCATING FOR GREATER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AS WELL AS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, FREE MARKETS, AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charles Mitchell Director & President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jennifer Stefano Director & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Erik Telford Director & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
By December 21 2023 The Three Original Directors Had Resigned And | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Were Replaced By | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
George Gh Coates Jr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $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 | $1,580,700 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,580,700 |
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 | $1,580,700 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $61,070 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,976 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $32,838 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $5,705 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $98,941 |
Advertising and promotion | $891,714 |
Office expenses | $1,009 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,271 |
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 | $1,106,524 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $476,123 |
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 | $13,458 |
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 | $489,581 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,405 |
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 | $15,405 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $474,176 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $489,581 |