EIN 23-2473845

The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives (CF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
47
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
Commonwealth Foundation transforms free-market ideas into public policies so all Pennsylvanians can flourish.
Also known as...
Common Found for Pub Pol Alternativ
Total revenues
$8,505,576
2022
Total expenses
$8,227,600
2022
Total assets
$5,120,050
2022
Num. employees
47
2022

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

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Donors TrustPlease See Schedule I-Part Iv-Supplemental Information$40,000
The Joshua GroupPlease See Schedule I-Part Iv-Supplemental Information$20,000
Families United NetworkPlease See Schedule I-Part Iv-Supplemental Information$16,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives (CF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$4,041,500
Sarah Scaife FoundationGeneral Operating Support$575,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$405,450
...and 39 more grants received totalling $7,433,921

Personnel at CF

NameTitleCompensation
Charles F MitchellPresident and Chief Executive Officer$284,243
Mark R WilsonChief Financial Officer$0
Erik TelfordSenior Vice President of Public Affairs
Eric HeidenreichEmployee$107,154
James MillerDigital Marketing Director
...and 31 more key personnel

Financials for CF

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,477,145
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$25,146
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,285
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,000
Total revenues$8,505,576

Form 990s for CF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-08-11990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-08-10990View PDF
2019-092020-10-22990View PDF
2018-092019-09-20990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Poder in ActionPhoenix, AZ$3,490,528
Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, IL$9,912,518
The Volcker AllianceNew York, NY$7,640,617
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA)Oklahoma City, OK$3,957,875
Advance Illinois NFPChicago, IL$3,046,236
The Center for MichiganKalamazoo, MI$11,666,201
Texas 2036Dallas, TX$9,172,271
Data update history
September 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 34 new grant, including a grant for $575,000 from Sarah Scaife Foundation
August 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
225 State St 302
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Metro area
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
Website URL
commonwealthfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(717) 671-1901
Facebook page
commonwealth-foundation-for-public-policy-alternatives 
Twitter profile
@liberty4pa 
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
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