Program areas at CF
Policy analysis: The Commonwealth Foundation crafts free-market policies based on top quality research and disseminates them widely, including through email, mail, hand delivery to The state capitol, and paid media.
Media relations: The Commonwealth Foundation disseminates its Policy information to The citizens of Pennsylvania by reaching out to reporters, editors, and producers in print and broadcast media.
Community relations: The Commonwealth Foundation disseminates its Policy information across our state by making in-person presentations to interested and influential groups and individuals such as rotary groups and local elected officials.
Grants made by CF
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Donors Trust | Please See Schedule I-Part Iv-Supplemental Information | 2023-09 | $232,000 |
| Families United Network | Please See Schedule I-Part Iv-Supplemental Information | 2023-09 | $7,300 |
| Friends of Little Flower | Please See Schedule I-Part Iv-Supplemental Information | 2023-09 | $0 |
Who funds The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives (CF)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for CF
| Revenues | FYE 09/2023 | FYE 09/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $9,348,387 | $8,477,145 | 10.3% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $205,635 | $25,146 | 717.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $2,285 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $1,000 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $9,554,022 | $8,505,576 | 12.3% |
Organizations like CF
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| American Legislative Exchange Council | 501(c)(3) | Arlington, VA | $11,289,177 |
| Libertas Network | 501(c)(3) | Lehi, UT | $15,071,425 |
| American Majority | 501(c)(3) | Purcellville, VA | $4,373,221 |
| State Policy Network | 501(c)(3) | Arlington, VA | $27,111,882 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Midland, MI | $11,036,681 |
| NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $6,448,482 |
| First Five Fundamentals | 501(c)(3) | Tacoma, WA | $4,249,018 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $7,407,587 |
| Center for Technology and Civic Life | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $10,228,957 |
| Campaign for Accountability | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $2,783,418 |
Data update history
July 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $512,500 from The Snider Foundation May 13, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 7, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from The Dunn Foundation Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 225 State St 302
- Harrisburg, PA 17101
- Metro area
- Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- County
- Dauphin County, PA
- Website URL
- commonwealthfoundation.org/Â
- Phone
- (717) 671-1901
- Facebook page
- commonwealth-foundation-for-public-policy-alternativesÂ
- Twitter profile
- @liberty4paÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-2473845
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1987
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- W20: Government and Public Administration
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0294890
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-08-06
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