Common Ground is located in Deerfield, IL. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2019, Common Ground employed 2 individuals. Common Ground 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 06/2019, Common Ground generated $104.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $168.6k during the year ending 06/2019. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.5%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HUMAN QUEST FOR UNDERSTANDING & PURSUIT OF SIGNIFICANCE. PRIMARY FOCUS IS THE WORLD'S GREAT CULTURAL,PHILOSOPHICAL,RELIGIOUS,& SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, RETREATS, PRINTED AND AUDIO MATERIALS TO AID IN THE HUMAN QUEST FOR UNDERSTANDING AND SIGNIFICANCE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Kenney Exec. Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $45,400 |
Tom Amos Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Marilyn Biederer Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Gloria Callaci Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Mike Chakoian Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Patricia Connery Member | Trustee | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $76,713 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $76,713 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,052 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $104,768 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,400 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,400 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $38,100 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,529 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,807 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $770 |
| Office expenses | $9,667 |
| Information technology | $3,322 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,325 |
| Travel | $100 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,601 |
| Insurance | $2,281 |
| All other expenses | $4,368 |
| Total functional expenses | $168,578 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,685 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,803 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $69,488 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $433 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $433 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $59,030 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $10,025 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $69,055 |