TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE

EIN: 521941122 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$2,145,604
Total Expenses
$1,970,960
Total Assets
$2,187,743
Net Assets
$2,135,415
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
STEPHEN ELLIS
Phone
2025468500
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.0M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE (TCS) IS A NONPARTISAN BUDGET WATCHDOG SERVING AS AN INDEPENDENT VOICE FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,120,108
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $25,496
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,145,604

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,370,477
Fundraising Expenses $145,762
Program Expenses $1,628,451
Other Expenses $600,483
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,970,960

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,145,604 $1,622,430 +0.3%
Expenses $1,970,960 $1,795,010 +0.1%
Net Income $174,644 $-172,580 -2.0%
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
8
Independent Members
8
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
2
$366,357
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK SMITH BOARD CHAIR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAZLIN BHIMJI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEV BRAGANZA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE BRIAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BOWMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARION EDEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH MCGEHEE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDINE SCHNEIDER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH O'LEARY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUTUMN HANNA VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$148,020 $28,391 $176,411
STEPHEN ELLIS PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$172,000 $17,946 $189,946
MICHAEL SURRUSCO DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGNS 40.00
Highest
$118,124 $5,500 $123,624
JOSHUA SEWELL DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND POLICY 40.00
Highest
$113,124 $17,946 $131,070
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 $2,145,604 $1,970,960 $2,187,743 $174,644
2022 $1,622,430 $1,795,010 $1,979,081 $-172,580
2021 $2,504,065 $1,796,135 $2,221,300 $707,930
2020 $2,016,078 $1,595,867 $1,670,871 $420,211
2019 $1,255,141 $1,613,906 $1,031,311 $-358,765
2018 $1,604,732 $1,702,304 $1,350,678 $-97,572
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