COMMON SENSE AMERICA INC

EIN: 874615274

Mc Lean, VA

Total Revenue
$272,333
Total Expenses
$527,705
Total Assets
$50,538
Net Assets
$50,538
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
MELODIE JOHNSON
Phone
2407239455
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COMMON SENSE AMERICA INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit that reported $272K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 80% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $528K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 94% operating deficit.

Mission

Common Sense America's mission to receive and spend funds to educate the public on issues that affect citizens' lives and well-being and their relationship to public policies espoused by and enacted by elected officials.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $473,834

1.Launched the national organization. Began building a nationwide network of support. 2.Promoted common sense ideas and solutions to hundreds of thousands of people across the country. 3.Supported...

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1.Launched the national organization. Began building a nationwide network of support. 2.Promoted common sense ideas and solutions to hundreds of thousands of people across the country. 3.Supported like-minded organizations pushing for common sense solutions across the country.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $272,333
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $272,333

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $473,834
Other Expenses $517,705
TOTAL EXPENSES $527,705

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $272,333 $1,334,500 -0.8%
Expenses $527,705 $1,052,797 -0.5%
Net Income $-255,372 $281,703 -1.9%
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
2
Independent Members
1
Employees
N/A
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
$25,000
Total Directors
2
$25,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN CRIM PresidentDirector 10.00
Officer Director
$25,000 $0 $25,000
MELODIE JOHNSON SecretaryTreasurer 1.00
Officer 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 $272,333 $527,705 $50,538 $-255,372
2023 $1,334,500 $1,052,797 $305,910 $281,703
2022 $2,625,000 $2,600,793 $24,207 $24,207
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