COMMON GROUND

EIN: 381997712 501(c)(3) Mental Health

BINGHAM FARMS, MI

Total Revenue
$31,481,965
Total Expenses
$30,696,202
Total Assets
$10,853,173
Net Assets
$3,880,135
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
HEATHER FRANSO
Phone
2484568150
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

COMMON GROUND, founded in 1971, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $31.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

WITH THE MISSION OF "HELPING PEOPLE MOVE FROM CRISIS TO HOPE," COMMON GROUND IS DEDICATED TO HELPING YOUTHS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THREE DISTINCT IMPACT AREAS: RESPONDING TO CRISIS; PROVIDING SAFETY AND ADVOCACY; AND BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF SUPPORT WHERE NONE EXIST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $22,864,699 Revenue: $352,453

RESPONDING TO CRISIS - THE AGENCY PROVIDES 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION AND EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: CRISIS ASSESSMENT TEAM; OAKLAND...

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RESPONDING TO CRISIS - THE AGENCY PROVIDES 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION AND EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: CRISIS ASSESSMENT TEAM; OAKLAND ASSESSMENT & CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICE; RESOURCE AND CRISIS HUB; GENESEE MOBILE CRISIS SERVICE FOR GENESEE COUNTY; OAKLAND MOBILE CRISIS SERVICE FOR OAKLAND COUNTY; CRISIS INTERVENTION & RECOVERY TEAM FOR OAKLAND COUNTY; KEVIN'S LAW FOR OAKLAND COUNTY; MICHIGAN CRISIS AND ACCESS LINE - 988: SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE, PEER WARMLINE, FRONTLINE STRONG; AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH URGENT CARE.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,183,069 Revenue: $192,657

PROVIDING SAFETY AND ADVOCACY - THE AGENCY PROVIDES SHELTER AND SUPPORT FOR ADULTS AND VICTIMS OF CRIME. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; CRISIS...

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PROVIDING SAFETY AND ADVOCACY - THE AGENCY PROVIDES SHELTER AND SUPPORT FOR ADULTS AND VICTIMS OF CRIME. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; CRISIS RESIDENTIAL UNIT; AND SOBER SUPPORT UNIT.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,334,855 Revenue: $636

BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF SUPPORT - THIS INCLUDES EFFORTS RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE COMMUNITY ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: SURVIVORS OF...

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BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF SUPPORT - THIS INCLUDES EFFORTS RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE COMMUNITY ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS; SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE LOSS; ALL FOR OXFORD RESILIENCY CENTER; UNITED RESILIENCY; AND ROCHESTER HILLS RESILIENCY CENTER.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $30,373,414
Program Service Revenue $545,746
Investment Income $450,467
Other Revenue $112,338
TOTAL REVENUE $31,481,965

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $63,811
Salaries & Benefits $24,808,334
Fundraising Expenses $409,114
Program Expenses $27,382,623
Other Expenses $5,807,014
TOTAL EXPENSES $30,696,202

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $31,481,965 $27,926,720 +0.1%
Expenses $30,696,202 $28,652,111 +0.1%
Net Income $785,763 $-725,391 -2.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
502
Volunteers
14

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
7
$499,390
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GREGORY MOORE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PURVI PATEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED FECHHEIMER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA SAMERDYKE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE ARONICA BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA LAURENCELLE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE MCNAMARA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN BRESSETTE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOEL VILLAJUAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA HAMILTON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIME HOPE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAY WHITE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY ARONOFF TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLEY FAIRROW SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC DOBRUSIN CHAIR-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RANDLE SR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK DIVITTO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE ESLAND TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESMOND SMITH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS TRAVIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKIE KRIGNER CFO/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$204,166 $3,695 $207,861
HEATHER FRANSO PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$289,849 $1,680 $291,529
JOHN HEAD CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$294,713 $14,013 $308,726
VANITA ROBINSON OACIS NURSE PRACTITIONER 40.00
Highest
$203,249 $1,465 $204,714
LEIGH SCHULTENOVER CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$193,971 $2,344 $196,315
STEPHANIE LIM BHUC NURSE PRACTITIONER 40.00
Highest
$167,316 $8,236 $175,552
JANET SARKOS CHIEF CRISIS OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$184,749 $3,048 $187,797
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
2025 $31,481,965 $30,696,202 $10,853,173 $785,763
2024 $27,926,720 $28,652,111 $8,182,219 $-725,391
2023 $26,866,465 $27,666,148 $5,325,402 $-799,683
2022 $22,245,604 $21,532,919 $7,206,572 $712,685
2021 $18,458,187 $16,938,117 $4,996,973 $1,520,070
2020 $14,715,765 $15,036,937 $4,943,629 $-321,172
2019 $14,686,318 $14,140,318 $3,208,618 $546,000
2018 $13,879,123 $13,906,473 $2,850,618 $-27,350
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