EIN 20-1545635

Common Ground

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Common Ground builds a broad-based citizens organization to act for the common good in the Greater Milwaukee Area. They studied and developed a reading tutoring program to assist 1st through 3rd graders who have fallen behind after the Covid 19 pandemic. Additionally, they build a coalition of faith based organization to pressure the government and public agencies to provide funds for meaningful workforce development efforts. Common Ground is located in Milwaukee, WI.
Total revenues
$312,468
2022
Total expenses
$400,975
2022
Total assets
$385,562
2022
Num. employees
5
2022

Program areas at Common Ground

The issue of reckless driving was studied and a proposal to have high school students receive driver's education at no cost was developed.
Tenants in public housing were organized to advocate for improved living conditions and a better relationship with management.
Washington High School Athletic Field reconstruction is a major effort to make this facility up to date and useful for both the school and the community.
Do Not Stand Idly By focuses on improving gun safety by education and supporting development of new technologies to make guns safer
Building a coalition of faith based organization to pressure the government and public agencies to provide funds for meaningful workforce development efforts
The need for a reading tutoring program in the Milwaukee Public Schools was studied and a program was developed to help 1st through 3rd graders who have fallen behind after the Covid 19 pandemic.
To encourage voting, a forum was organized and held with candidates for Mayor of Milwaukee
Management Expenses

Who funds Common Ground

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Elizabeth J Tellier FoundationSupport$30,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)Sustaining Support$10,000
Us Ventureschmidt Family FoundationGeneral Support for Programs$5,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Common Ground

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer O'HearLead Organizer$96,786
Robert ConnollyTreasurer$0
Will DavisPresident$0
Gabriela DieguezSecretary$0
Jean DowPresident$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Common Ground

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$317,979
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$-5,511
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$312,468

Form 990s for Common Ground

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-03990View PDF
2021-122022-04-26990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-09-10990View PDF
2018-122019-11-04990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)
July 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 11, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from All Hands on Deck Network
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvement
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1034 E Ogden Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Milwaukee County, WI
Website URL
commongroundwi.org/ 
Phone
(414) 272-0101
IRS details
EIN
20-1545635
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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