Common Ground Network Inc
Provide school age children with food and school supplies
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The feed the kids program is a year round program that partners with local food pantries and churches, in order to get food into the hands of families that need assistance. The programs are funded through common ground members, civic organizations, many local businesses and private citizens. Feed the kid for summer provides bags filled with nutritious child friendly foods to children in the mansfield isd who qualify through the free and reduced meal program during the shcool year. This allows children to prepare their own meals during the summer months while their parents are away from home working, feeding approximately 1000-1200 children per week at food pantries across the school district. Feed the kids backpack program distributes bags of …
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Provide school age children with food and school supplies
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommon Ground Network Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Mansfield, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 943415415. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $193K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Common Ground Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943415415. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Common Ground Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Common Ground Network Inc is located in Mansfield, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Common Ground Network Inc has $193K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Common Ground Network Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $193K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Common Ground Network Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Common Ground Network Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The feed the kids program is a year round program that partners with local food pantries and churches, in order to get food into the hands of families that need assistance. The programs are funded through common ground members, civic organizations, many local businesses and private citizens. Feed the kid for summer provides bags filled with nutritious child friendly foods to children in the mansfield isd who qualify through the free and reduced meal program during the shcool year. This allows children to prepare their own meals during the summer months while their parents are away from home working, feeding approximately 1000-1200 children per week at food pantries across the... Common Ground Network Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $193K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Common Ground Network Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Common Ground Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943415415, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (20)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 54 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Common Ground Network Inc
- What is Common Ground Network Inc?
- Common Ground Network Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mansfield, United States. The feed the kids program is a year round program that partners with local food pantries and churches, in order to get food into the hands of families that need assistance. The programs are funded through common ground members, civic organizations, many local businesses and private citizens. Feed the kid for summer provides bags filled with nutritious child friendly foods to children in the mansfield isd who qualify through the free and reduced meal program during the shcool year. This allows children to prepare their own meals during the summer months while their parents are away from home working, feeding approximately 1000-1200 children per week at food pantries across the school district. Feed the kids backpack program distributes bags of food to misd schools that have identified children who are at risk of not receiving meal over the weekend during the school year. Common ground member maintain relationships with the schools to ensure every child comes to school on monday morning ready to learn. The weekend backpack program operates during regular 33 weeks a school year and feeds approximately 525 children per week. Christmas assistance program each year a network of churches and civic groups "adopt" groups of children that provide gifts and clothing to each child in our community that is in need. The common ground network inc. Qualifies familie through an application process in october that is promoted within mansfield isd. Once families have been approved, their information is distributed to churches and organizations that provide the needs for the family during the month of december. Each program is slightly different but every family is sure to feel the holiday spirit. School supplies each fall common ground network, inc. Partners with the mansfield isd in providing thousands of pencils, folders, glud sticks and more to families in the community who would otherwise struggle to provide their students with necessary school supplies. Hundreds of volunteers a
- When was Common Ground Network Inc founded?
- Common Ground Network Inc was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Common Ground Network Inc?
- Liz Wright serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Common Ground Network Inc located?
- Headquartered in Mansfield, TX, United States.
- What is Common Ground Network Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Common Ground Network Inc trustworthy?
- Common Ground Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Common Ground Network Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 943415415.
- What is Common Ground Network Inc's website?
- http://www.commongroundmansfield.org