COMMON GROUND FOUNDATION INC (EIN 364432972) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Karl Kemp

Phone

7732951915

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COMMON GROUND FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $593K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $998K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 68% operating deficit.

Mission

To empower high school students from under-served communities to become future leaders. Our programs focus on character development, social impact, healthy living, technology, financial literacy, creative arts and global leadership.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $575,827

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $10,010

Other Revenue $6,982

TOTAL REVENUE $592,819

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $430,632

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $267,890

Other Expenses $567,767

TOTAL EXPENSES $998,399

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$592,819	$730,506	-0.2%
Expenses	$998,399	$1,276,044	-0.2%
Net Income	$-405,580	$-545,538	-0.3%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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

$160,000

Total Directors

$160,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Karl Kemp	Executive Director	40.00	Officer Director	$160,000	$0	$160,000
LONNIE RASHID LYNN	CO-FOUNDER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARC B BROOKS	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH QUAZZO	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHERYL BURTON	ANCHOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK FURLONG	CEO	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCOIS MOBASSER	PARTNER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIK MOORE	MD	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIONNE MORRIS	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIKA PATTERSON	LEADER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JONAVAN SMITH	CFO	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LESTER CONEY	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT KING	CEO	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chip JOHNSON	CHIEF OF STAFF	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Mahalia Hines	Board Director	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN TAMTE	CO-FOUNDER	2.00	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
2024	$592,819	$998,399	$384,363	$-405,580
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$898,644	$1,447,169	$766,709	$-548,525
2023	$898,644	$1,447,169	$766,709	$-548,525
2022	$971,292	$945,539	$1,248,489	$25,753
2021	$908,370	$708,706	$1,214,621	$199,664
2020	$855,955	$665,210	$1,032,526	$190,745
2019	$974,498	$865,965	$844,833	$108,533
2018	$773,569	$522,770	$733,845	$250,799

COMMON GROUND FOUNDATION INC