Civic Intelligence

Commonwealth Action

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 92-3501895

Oct 01, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024 • Filed on Aug 05, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.COMMONWEALTHACTION.COM
755 West Lancaster Ave 1049Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

(717) 743-2523

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

39th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

57th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

85th percentile

26%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-37%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets39th percentile

Assets

Up

$619,195

Up $129,614 (+26%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$614,176

Up $140,000 (+30%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$5,019

Down $10,386 (-67%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,001,000

Down $579,700 (-37%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$861,000

Down $245,524 (-22%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$140,000

Down $334,176 (-70%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2023: $489,581Liabilities 2023: $15,405Net Assets 2023: $474,1762023Assets 2024: $619,195Liabilities 2024: $5,019Net Assets 2024: $614,1762024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$619,195
Liabilities$5,019
Net Assets$614,176
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2023: $1,580,700Expenses 2023: $1,106,524Net Income 2023: $474,1762023Revenue 2024: $1,001,000Expenses 2024: $861,000Net Income 2024: $140,0002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,001,000
Expenses$861,000
Net Income$140,000
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Aug 5, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,001,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Commonwealth action was established as a social welfare organization to research, analyze, and promote public policy in pennsylvania.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$474,176$614,176▲ $140,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$476,123$604,976▲ $128,853
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,458$14,219▲ $761
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$489,581$619,195▲ $129,614
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,405$5,019▼ $10,386
Total Liabilities$15,405$5,019▼ $10,386
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$474,176$614,176▲ $140,000
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$489,581$619,195▲ $129,614
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
George Gh Coates JrChair (effective 12/31/23)
Charles F MitchellDirector & President(res 12/31/23)
Andrew J LewisPresident & CEO
Nathan a BenefieldSenior Vice President
Erik M Telford Was ElectedSenior Vice President as of 9/24
Roger CusterVice President
Stephen L BloomVice President
Carl O Helstrom IiiDirector (effective 12/31/23)
Erik M TelfordDirector (resigned 12/31/23)
Jennifer StefanoDirector (resigned 12/31/23)
Mark R WilsonCFO
Julia F GoldsteinSecretary (effective 12/31/23)
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,001,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,001,000
Change in Net Assets
$140,000

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,001,000
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,001,000
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,001,000
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$857,342
Total Fundraising Expense$3,908
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,658
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$712,497--$712,497
Fees for Services Legal$1,981$40,518-$42,499
Fees for Services Accounting-$35,276-$35,276
Fees for Services Other$3,299$31,723-$35,022
Fees for Services Lobbying$28,510--$28,510
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$3,658$3,658
Other Expenses-$2,564$250$2,814
Travel-$378-$378
Office Expenses$88$258-$346
Total Functional Expenses$746,375$110,717$3,908$861,000

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$861,000
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$861,000
Total Expenses per Form 990$861,000
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,658
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“George g.h. Coates, jr., charles f. Mitchell, jennifer stefano, mark r. Wilson, roger custer and erik m. Telford were also officers of commonwealth group services.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by the organization's board of directors prior to signature and filing.”

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

“Board members required to complete annually and compliance is reviewed annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization provides the governing documents upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 13 and 14

“The governing body aproved written policies for whistleblower, document retention and destruction, gift acceptance, expense reimbursement and grant review in april 2025.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Commonwealth Action
EIN
92-3501895
Phone
7177432523
Address
755 WEST LANCASTER AVE 1049, BRYN MAWR, PA 19010

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Wilson
Title
CFO
Phone
6102029681
Signed
2025-08-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mark Wilson
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Grossman Yanak & Ford Llp
Address
444 LIBERTY AVENUE SUITE 500, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Preparer
Richard E Dynoske
Phone
4123389300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT PROCESS:

“There were no changes to the audit oversight procedures from prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization has been classified as a tax exempt nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax is required. Management believes that there is no liability related to uncertain tax positions as of september 30, 2024.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$619,195
Liabilities
$5,019
Net assets
$614,176
Revenue
$1,001,000
Expenses
$861,000
Net income
$140,000
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.01$0.61$1.00$0.86$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.02$0.47$1.58$1.11$0.47