Liabilities / Assets
70th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.04x
Liabilities / Revenue
75th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
8th percentile
Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.
Asset Growth
13th percentile
Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
12th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$409,994
Down $210,638 (-34%) from 2012
Net Assets
Down$392,255
Down $221,390 (-36%) from 2012
Liabilities
Up$17,739
Up $10,752 (+154%) from 2012
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$420,253
Down $249,584 (-37%) from 2012
Expenses
Up$623,388
Up $32,606 (+5.5%) from 2012
Net Income
Down-$203,135
Down $282,190 (-357%) from 2012
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2013
- Signed
- Mar 1, 2014
- Return Version
- 2012v2.1
- Gross Receipts
- $420,253
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
On the commons is a commons movement strategy center. Our purpose is to foster a new worldview, set of practices and solutions that promote the emergence of a commons-based society.its work takes many forms ranging from introducing practical political and economic policies to advancing popular education campaigns, community arts projects and grassroots local action. The organization focuses on a breadth of issues which reach deep into the realms of culture, ecology, technology, economics, politics, human relationships and social systems.
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- EIN
- 48-1271532
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| IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Explanation | 3 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Explanation | 4 | PROGRAM CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 95,675. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 95,675. MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 37,335. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 37,335. PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,000. ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,315. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,315. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Explanation | 5 | RETURN OF CONTRIBUTION TO FOUNDATION -18,255. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Identifier | 1 | CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/ReturnReference | 3 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/ReturnReference | 4 | FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G |
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2013 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
- Assets
- $409,994
- Liabilities
- $17,739
- Net assets
- $392,255
- Revenue
- $420,253
- Expenses
- $623,388
- Net income
- -$203,135