Search For Common Ground
- Assets
- $16.7m
- Revenue
- $35.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 88
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1257425
Organization Overview
Search For Common Ground is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (Q40) the organization is classified as: International Peace & Security, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Search For Common Ground employed 88 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Search For 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 12/2021, Search For Common Ground generated $35.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN AFRICA, SFCG WORKS TO TRANSFORM CONFLICT ACROSS MORE THAN 15 COUNTRIES OUR PROJECTS INVOLVE MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CAPACITY BUILDING, DIALOGUE, JOINT ACTIVITIES, AND MEDIA OUTREACH OUR WORK INVOLVES YOUTH, WOMEN, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS.
SFCG'S GLOBAL PROGRAMS COMPLEMENT OUR PROGRAMS AROUND THE WORLD, OFFERING SPECIFIC TOOLS AND OFFERING EXPERTISE TO STRENGTHEN OUR IMPACT THESE PROGRAMS ALSO ADDRESS DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS IN THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING BOTH INSTITUTIONAL AND CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACADEMIA AND PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERS.
IN THE MIDDLE EAST, SFCG WORKS TO TRANSFORM CONFLICT ACROSS FIVE COUNTRIES OUR PROGRAMS BRING TOGETHER CONFLICTING PARTIES FOR DIALOGUE, CAPACITY BUILDING AND JOINT PROJECTS OUR WORK INVOLVES MEDIA PRODUCTION AND OUTREACH, ENGAGING YOUTH, WOMEN AND INSTITUTIONAL STAKEHOLDERS.
ASIA PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shamil Idriss Ceo-Executive | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $298,000 |
Isameldein Ghanim President | Officer | 40 | $297,255 |
Lena Slachmuijlder Vice President, Programs | 40 | $234,202 | |
Wasim Khan Vice President Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $187,469 |
Jacqueline Oburu Vice President, Hr & Admin | 40 | $167,567 | |
Jean-Michel Texier Global Director, It | 40 | $160,101 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Livelyhood Inc Office Space | 12/30/21 | $602,982 |
Corporate Travellers Mgmt. Sys Srvc | 12/30/21 | $423,742 |
Bdo Audit Services | 12/30/21 | $170,789 |
Marcum Llp Software License | 12/30/21 | $276,144 |
Amy Hayes Fundraising Consult | 12/30/21 | $103,687 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $23,605,656 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,942,527 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $130,487 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,548,183 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,402 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,602 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $35,565,187 |
| 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 | $5,913,312 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,088,845 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,088,845 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,221,624 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $116,314 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,367,916 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,422,658 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $72,512 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $170,789 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,242,057 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $781,590 |
| Travel | $1,681,590 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $924,967 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,412,331 |
| Total functional expenses | $33,318,064 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,062,503 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $748,430 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,031,814 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $180,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $528,973 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $145,318 |
| Total assets | $16,697,038 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,235,120 |
| 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 | $7,102,760 |
| Total liabilities | $10,337,880 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,409,158 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $950,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $16,697,038 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Search For Common Ground has recieved totaling $2,990,035.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Bar Association Fund For Justice And Education Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Grant support | $1,052,312 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $315,555 |
Innovations For Poverty Action Washington, DC PURPOSE: SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND | $239,247 |
Innovations For Poverty Action Washington, DC PURPOSE: SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND | $239,247 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $200,000 |
Charles Koch Institute Arlington, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $200,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Washington, DC | $534,684,148 | $73,160,068 |
Search For Common Ground Washington, DC | $16,697,038 | $35,565,187 |
Dt Institute Washington, DC | $2,449,854 | $14,948,751 |
The Center For Advanced Defense Studies Inc Washington, DC | $8,510,305 | $11,072,530 |
Global Peace Foundation Lanham, MD | $3,602,473 | $13,061,043 |
The Jewish Institute For National Security Of America Washington, DC | $7,066,134 | $6,314,808 |
Global Internet Forum To Counter Terrorism Inc Washington, DC | $6,548,810 | $3,675,449 |
J Street Washington, DC | $2,688,067 | $2,890,512 |
Peacetech Lab Washington, DC | $1,032,706 | $2,713,744 |
Center For Religion And Diplomacy Inc Washington, DC | $716,383 | $1,966,932 |
Alliance For Peacebuilding Washington, DC | $1,965,638 | $1,852,666 |
Institute For Global Engagement Arlington, VA | $1,022,111 | $1,156,625 |