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Common Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-2300174

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Dec 03, 2025

Organization ProfileTHECOMMONONLINE.ORG
Frost Library Amherst CollegeAmherst, MA 01002

(413) 542-5453

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

90th percentile

50%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

70th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-0.6%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Up

$515,484

Up $65,651 (+15%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$512,320

Up $64,217 (+14%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$3,164

Up $1,434 (+83%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Down

$128,321

Down $740 (-0.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$64,104

Up $4,694 (+7.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$64,217

Down $5,434 (-7.8%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $232,121Liabilities 2020: $174Net Assets 2020: $231,9472020Assets 2021: $325,142Liabilities 2021: $282Net Assets 2021: $324,8602021Assets 2022: $379,037Liabilities 2022: $521Net Assets 2022: $378,5162022Assets 2023: $449,833Liabilities 2023: $1,730Net Assets 2023: $448,1032023Assets 2024: $515,484Liabilities 2024: $3,164Net Assets 2024: $512,3202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$515,484
Liabilities$3,164
Net Assets$512,320
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2020: $107,752Expenses 2020: $29,290Net Income 2020: $78,4622020Revenue 2021: $138,337Expenses 2021: $45,424Net Income 2021: $92,9132021Revenue 2022: $116,520Expenses 2022: $62,864Net Income 2022: $53,6562022Revenue 2023: $129,061Expenses 2023: $59,410Net Income 2023: $69,6512023Revenue 2024: $128,321Expenses 2024: $64,104Net Income 2024: $64,2172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$128,321
Expenses$64,104
Net Income$64,217
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Dec 3, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$128,321
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide subsidized and free print and online content in the areas of literature and the visual and preforming arts to the public and to strengthen the relationship between writers and artists and their communities.

To provide subsidized and free print and online content in the areas of literature and the visual and performing arts to the public and to strengthen the relationship between writers and artists and their communities

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$249,833$46,172▼ $203,661
Total Assets$449,833$515,484▲ $65,651
Other Assets Total$200,000$469,312▲ $269,312
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,730$3,164▲ $1,434
Total Liabilities$1,730$3,164▲ $1,434
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$448,103$512,320▲ $64,217
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$448,103$512,320▲ $64,217
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$449,833$515,484▲ $65,651

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$3,633--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jennifer AckerPresident
Emilie EliasonDirector
Katherine NintzelDirector
Lee OglesbyDirector
Meredith DoddDirector
Niko PfundDirector
Tara SafranoffDirector
W Drake McfeelyDirector
Emma BeckerClerk
Harold AugenbramTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$43,486
Program Service Revenue
$55,483
Investment Income
$16,014
Other Revenue
$13,338
All Other Contributions
$43,486
Change in Net Assets
$64,217
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$64,104
Total Fundraising Expense$3,823
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$12,035$1,625-$13,660
Advertising--$3,823$3,823
Office Expenses$3,028--$3,028
All Other Expenses-$2,377-$2,377
Other Expenses$3,968$1,027-$1,027
Total Functional Expenses$52,659$7,622$3,823$64,104
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$13,062
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card$3,164
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Reviewed by director of special projects or president before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Annual questionnaire is signed by every board member disavowing any conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Upon request and by-laws are filed with the ma ago/secretary of state”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Common Foundation Inc
EIN
27-2300174
Phone
4135425453
Address
FROST LIBRARY AMHERST COLLEGE, AMHERST, MA 01002

Signing Officer

Name
Jennifer Acker
Title
President
Phone
4135425453
Signed
2025-12-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Harold Augenbram
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Betro and Company Pc
Address
30 MECHANIC STREET, FOXBORO, MA 02035-1368
Preparer
Gary E Blumenthal
Phone
5086983600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Item B

“To correct financial information reported incorrectly on the original tax filing”

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To provide subsidized and free print and online content in the areas of literature and the visual and performing arts to the public and to strengthen the relationship between writers and artists and their communities”

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“12 volunteer readers help evaluate submissions”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Author compensation 3,800 0 0 author compensation 8,235 0 0 prof services 0 1,125 0 publicist 0 500 0 total 12,035 1,625 0”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$515,484
Liabilities
$3,164
Net assets
$512,320
Revenue
$128,321
Expenses
$64,104
Net income
$64,217
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.15$0.03$5.12$1.28$0.64$0.64
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.50$0.02$4.48$1.29$0.59$0.70
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.79$0.01$3.79$1.17$0.63$0.54
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.25$0.00$3.25$1.38$0.45$0.93
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.00$2.32$1.08$0.29$0.78
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