COMMON GROUND (EIN 237455392) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CATHRYN O'BRIEN

Phone

8479407870

Tax Period

2018-07-01 to 2019-06-30

COMMON GROUND, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit that reported $105K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 59% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $169K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 61% operating deficit.

Mission

THE HUMAN QUEST FOR UNDERSTANDING & PURSUIT OF SIGNIFICANCE. PRIMARY FOCUS IS THE WORLD'S GREAT CULTURAL,PHILOSOPHICAL,RELIGIOUS,& SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $76,713

Program Service Revenue $28,052

Investment Income $3

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $104,768

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $90,029

Fundraising Expenses $4,148

Program Expenses $55,765

Other Expenses $78,549

TOTAL EXPENSES $168,578

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$104,768	$254,185	-0.6%
Expenses	$168,578	$201,739	-0.2%
Net Income	$-63,810	$52,446	-2.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$45,400

Total Directors

$45,400

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JIM KENNEY	EXEC. DIR.	40.00	Officer Director	$45,400	$0	$45,400
TOM AMOS	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARILYN BIEDERER	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
GLORIA CALLACI	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE CHAKOIAN	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA CONNERY	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL INGALL	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRAN KAPP	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERROL LEITNER	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY LOU LEITNER	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE LEVY	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHEILA MAHONEY	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM MILLER	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY MOE	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAURICE PICKARD	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARSHA RAY	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA SCHWIMMER	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB STEINER	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAULINE VIVIANO	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK WAGENAAR	MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CONCETTA KENNEY	VICE PRESIDE	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CATHRYN O'BRIEN	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN SIMONETTI	TREASURER/SE	3.00	Officer	$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
2019	$104,768	$168,578	$69,488	$-63,810

COMMON GROUND