Program areas at Common Sense Society
Civic engagement - activities which use physical and digital public platforms to promote Common Sense Society's work in support of local citizens and communities.
Education - activities which educate various beneficiaries, including students, teachers, and parents on the principles that foster liberty, prosperity and beauty.
Research & publications - activities which provide research and the related publications, including magazine articles, books, reports, op-eds, and other media.
Grants made by Common Sense Society
Who funds Common Sense Society
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Common Sense Society
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $6,230,291 | $7,410,118 | -15.9% |
| Program services | $12,263 | $0 | 999% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,575 | $0 | 999% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $414,120 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $13,955 | $14,858 | -6.1% |
| Total revenues | $6,672,204 | $7,424,976 | -10.1% |
Organizations like Common Sense Society
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Institute for Progress | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $8,198,072 |
| Braver Angels | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $5,029,163 |
| The Gro Fund | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $15,357,750 |
| Project South | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $10,028,511 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $10,676,440 |
| Ethos | 501(c)(3) | Elkhart, IN | $1,927,944 |
| Good Energy Collective Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $2,040,051 |
| National Black Empowerment Council (NBEC) | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $2,254,663 |
| MassINC | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $3,170,159 |
| The Fraser Institute | 501(c)(3) | Canada, | $10,646,359 |
Data update history
June 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 11, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
December 28, 2024
Received grants
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Social sciences
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW 400
- Washington, DC 20004
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Phone
- (202) 948-9890
IRS details
- EIN
- 86-1543050
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2021
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- V00: Social Science Research: General
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Delinquent
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0283368
- FTB Entity ID
- 5063885
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-07-02
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