Common Sense Educational Fund Inc is located in Ossining, NY. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (T23) the organization is classified as: Private Operating Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common Sense Educational Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2024, Common Sense Educational Fund Inc generated $12.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.3k during the year ending 05/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.0%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
APRIL, 1992 TO PRESENT - DISTRIBUTION OF BOOK, "UNACCOUNTABLE CONGRESS: IT DOESN'T ADD UP", AND BOOKLETS CONTAINING SUPPORTING ARTICLES, INCLUDING MEDIA APPEARANCES, SPEECHES AND LECTURES.
ACTIVITY TWO: JUNE, 2002 TO PRESENT - DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF T.I.G. WEBSITE (TRUTHINGOVERNMENT.ORG).
2014 TO PRESENT - TRUTH IN GOVERNMENT PREPARED "BOOKLETS" TO EDUCATE AFRICAN AMERICANS, AND OTHERS, ON THE HISTORY OF SEGREGATION IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES DURING WWI AND WWII, LEADING TO THE DENIAL OF OUR NATION'S HIGHEST MILITARY HONOR, THE MEDAL OF HONOR, FOR BLACK AMERICAN WAR HEROES WHO SERVED IN WWI AND WWII.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Hon Joseph J Dioguardi Pres/treasurer | 20 | $0 | |
Michael Omboni Director Of Research | 5 | $0 | |
Shirley A Cloyes Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,520 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,520 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $0 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $10,792 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $10,792 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,500 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $13,292 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $594 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $5,392 |
Total assets | $5,986 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $7,500 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, Common Sense Educational Fund Inc has awarded $2,500 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
WESTCHESTER PUBLICPRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR AGING SERVICES PURPOSE: GENERAL | $1,950 |
THE NEW YORK STATE SOCIETY OF CPAS PURPOSE: GENERAL | $50 |
TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE PURPOSE: GENERAL | $500 |