COMMON DREAMS INC

EIN: 203368194 501(c)(3) Social Science

PORTLAND, ME

Total Revenue
$1,175,308
Total Expenses
$1,442,980
Total Assets
$273,151
Net Assets
$273,151
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
CRAIG S BROWN
Phone
2077750488
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMON DREAMS INC, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

PART III, LINE 1 - COMMON DREAMS PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION ON A DIVERSE RANGE OF SOCIAL,ECONOMIC, AND CIVIC ISSUES AFFECTING INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. CD PROVIDES ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON PROGRESSIVE ISSUES, ENRICHING PUBLIC DISCOURSE, AND SHOWCASING POINTS OF VIEW NOT FREQUENTLY AIRED BY COMMERCIAL MEDIA. CD PERFORMS ONLINE PUBLICATION OF NEWS AND OPINION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,197,465

DAILY REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL AND ALTERNATIVE NEWS SOURCES FOR NEWS ARTICLES AND OPINION PIECES. DAILY POSTING OF UNEDITED, ORIGINAL OPINION PIECES SUBMITTED BY READERS. DAILY POSTING OF ORIGINAL AND...

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DAILY REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL AND ALTERNATIVE NEWS SOURCES FOR NEWS ARTICLES AND OPINION PIECES. DAILY POSTING OF UNEDITED, ORIGINAL OPINION PIECES SUBMITTED BY READERS. DAILY POSTING OF ORIGINAL AND UNEDITED PRESS RELEASES FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS. WEB SITE MAINTENANCE AND OTHER RELATED INTERNET ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ITS EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,140,985
Program Service Revenue $34,225
Investment Income $98
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,175,308

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,038,425
Fundraising Expenses $114,289
Program Expenses $1,197,465
Other Expenses $404,555
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,442,980

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,175,308 $1,564,119 -0.2%
Expenses $1,442,980 $1,599,804 -0.1%
Net Income $-267,672 $-35,685 +6.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
13
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$277,095
Total Directors
5
$277,095
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CRAIG S BROWN EXEC DIRECTO 40.00
Officer Director
$175,000 $14,351 $189,351
KIMBERLY MONAGHAN CHAIR/PAID P 40.00
Officer Director
$81,000 $6,744 $87,744
ELIZABETH BEANE TREASURER/SE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTA DANIELS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA HUMPHREY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,175,308 $1,442,980 $273,151 $-267,672
2022 $1,564,119 $1,599,804 $540,823 $-35,685
2021 $1,248,753 $1,816,436 $576,508 $-567,683
2020 $2,312,397 $1,623,634 $1,144,191 $688,763
2019 $1,569,141 $1,458,920 $455,428 $110,221
2018 $1,313,941 $1,147,800 $323,652 $166,141
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