Civic Intelligence

Common Sense Society

EIN 86-1543050 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Common sense society's mission is to promote the principles of liberty, prosperity, and beauty.

1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW 400Washington, DC 20004

commonsensesociety.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.73x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

50th percentile

4.2%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$3,189,911

Down $100,243 (-3.0%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$3,058,703

Up $436,547 (+17%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$131,208

Down $536,790 (-80%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Down

$6,672,204

Down $752,772 (-10%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$6,841,253

Down $58,449 (-0.8%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$169,049

Down $694,323 (-132%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2021: $544,744Liabilities 2021: $397,190Net Assets 2021: $147,5542021Assets 2022: $3,290,154Liabilities 2022: $2,622,156Net Assets 2022: $667,9982022Assets 2023: $3,189,911Liabilities 2023: $3,058,703Net Assets 2023: $131,2082023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$3,189,911
Liabilities$3,058,703
Net Assets$131,208
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2021: $3,516,665Expenses 2021: $3,369,111Net Income 2021: $147,5542021Revenue 2022: $7,424,976Expenses 2022: $6,899,702Net Income 2022: $525,2742022Revenue 2023: $6,672,204Expenses 2023: $6,841,253Net Income 2023: -$169,0492023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$6,672,204
Expenses$6,841,253
Net Income-$169,049
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,189,911
Liabilities
$3,058,703
Net assets
$131,208
Revenue
$6,672,204
Expenses
$6,841,253
Net income
-$169,049
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.19$3.06$0.13$6.67$6.84$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.29$2.62$0.67$7.42$6.90$0.53
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.40$0.15$3.52$3.37$0.15
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$6,765,099
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Common sense society's mission is to promote the principles of liberty, prosperity, and beauty.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$190,974$519,282▲ $328,308
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$423,955$432,199▲ $8,244
Intangible Assets$138,193$119,568▼ $18,625
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$180,312$38,489▼ $141,823
Accounts Receivable$18,595$0▼ $18,595
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$500,270$218▼ $500,052
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$28$16▼ $12
Total Assets$3,290,154$3,189,911▼ $100,243
Other Assets Total$1,837,827$2,080,139▲ $242,312
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,028,235$2,631,287▲ $603,052
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$593,921$400,410▼ $193,511
Deferred Revenue$0$27,006▲ $27,006
Total Liabilities$2,622,156$3,058,703▲ $436,547
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$651,019$91,375▼ $559,644
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$16,979$39,833▲ $22,854
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$667,998$131,208▼ $536,790
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,290,154$3,189,911▼ $100,243

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$418,825$20,771$439,596
Other Land Buildings$13,374$326$13,700
Other Assets Org$105,108--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Marion SmithPresident and C.e.o.FT$254,160$34,021$288,181
Christine EmeryVice President, DevelopmentFT$220,000$28,833$248,833
Elizabeth StiffChief Communications OfficerFT$211,505$37,175$248,680
Christopher BedfordSenior Fellow & EditorFT$221,000$18,700$239,700
Austin StoneChief Operating OfficerFT$216,667$14,954$231,621
David TalbotSecretary & Treasurer, Executive VPFT$198,563$27,866$226,429
Joel BowersVice President, Southern USFT$183,000$36,162$219,162
Paige HansonChief Financial OfficerFT$182,000$7,902$189,902

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alexandre PeseyDirector
Sophie ScrutonDirector
Thomas PeterffyDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Joshua MitchellSenior Fellow6959 WILKINS LANE, Chestertown, MD 21620$155,837
David RoseSenior Fellow10335 N SUNSWEPT DRIVE, Creve Coeur, MO 63141$100,001
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,230,291
Program Service Revenue
$12,263
Investment Income
$415,695
Other Revenue
$13,955
All Other Contributions
$6,140,127
Change in Net Assets
$-169,049
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,445,876
Other Expenses$2,950,193
Total Fundraising Expense$496,745
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$445,184
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,367,798$609,671$268,951$2,246,420
Fees for Services Other$1,181,537$18,663$10,000$1,210,200
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$434,352$184,723$85,437$704,512
Conferences and Meetings$588,345$14,406$9,886$612,637
Occupancy$122,917$377,597$23,906$524,420
Grants to Domestic Orgs$279,303--$279,303
Travel$195,263$26,242$32,653$254,158
Payroll Taxes$135,601$57,992$26,704$220,297
Other Employee Benefits$120,895$51,756$23,946$196,597
Foreign Grants$165,881--$165,881
Office Expenses$37,044$43,610$1,929$82,583
Pension Plan Contributions$47,001$21,836$9,213$78,050
Fees for Services Accounting-$62,627-$62,627
Information Technology$25,036$35,190$756$60,982
Fees for Services Legal$36,304$18,360$838$55,502
Depreciation Depletion-$38,835-$38,835
Insurance$925$8,061-$8,986
Other Expenses$1,107$1,730$2,526$2,837
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$780-$780
All Other Expenses-$246-$246
Total Functional Expenses$4,764,075$1,580,433$496,745$6,841,253
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Edmund Burke FoundationWashington, DC501(c)3Conference Support$205,000
Victims of Communism Remembrance AllianceWashington, DCN/aGeneral Support$49,803
The Jefferson CouncilRichmond, VA501(c)3Event$11,500
The Alliance of Rhodes Scholars IncWashington, DC501(c)3General Support$7,000

International Summary

Offices
3
Employees
6
Spending
$711,489

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Europe (including Iceland & Greenland)Program Service ActivitiesTravel, Reimbursed Expenses36$542,796
Europe (including Iceland & Greenland)Grants to RecipientsConference, Fellowship, and Local Event Support, Travel, Reimbursed Expenses00$165,881
North America - Canada and Mexico, But Not the United StatesProgram Service Activities-00$2,812
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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
Operating Lease Liabilities$2,631,287
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The finance department compiles necessary information to complete the form 990. Paid tax preparers then assist in completing the form, which is reviewed by the cfo and controller. The completed draft is then reviewed by the president and executive vice president. A complete final draft of the form 990 is given to the executive board for final comments and approval before filing with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Directors and all employees review and acknowledge the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. All contractual agreements signed by the organization are approved in accordance with a responsibility matrix. In the case of a potential conflict of interest, management will investigate and determine a course for the best interest of the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Initial compensation and subsequent changes to compensation, including salary and benefits, are determined at levels above each employee, up to the board level. Board members, who are compensated employees, are excluded from voting on their own compensation. The compensation of the chief executive officer and executive vice president is determined by the board's compensation committee; the compensation for all other officers and employees are approved by the executive vice president and the chief executive officer. Common sense society always considers current market and industry conditions, the requirements of the role, and the experience brought to the organization when considering the total compensation package.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“In compliance for the period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Common Sense Society
EIN
86-1543050
Phone
2029489890
Address
1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20004

Signing Officer

Name
Marion Smith
Title
President and C.e.o.
Phone
2029489890
Signed
2024-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marion Smith
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
23
Volunteers
52

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
419 N LEE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2301
Preparer
Glenn Miller CPA
Phone
7035190990
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 1,181,537. Management and general expenses 18,663. Fundraising expenses 10,000. Total expenses 1,210,200.”

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