Common Pantry
Common pantry meets the emergency needs of our local community by providing healthy food, kinship and support to help overcome poverty-related challenges.
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Serving the North side of Chicago since 1967
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Mission
Common pantry meets the emergency needs of our local community by providing healthy food, kinship and support to help overcome poverty-related challenges.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Common Pantry has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 1,174 disaster relief charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 10% of the 1,601 disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommon Pantry is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237136034. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Common Pantry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237136034. 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 Pantry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.
Common Pantry is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Based on official tax filings, Common Pantry has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Common Pantry is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Common Pantry. 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 Pantry 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). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Common Pantry are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237136034, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COMMON PANTRY 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
These Common Pantry Foods May Help Lower High Blood Pressure Risk, Says Study - Yahoo Health
16 pantry storage mistakes that risk food safety and quality - MSN
Professional Organizers Warn Against This Common Pantry Mistake - Good Housekeeping
14 common pantry items that expire faster than you think - MSN
Beyond the Pantry: A Long-Term Partnership Rooted in Health and Community - Bloomberg.com
A common pantry staple sold in 17 states recalled over salmonella risk - MassLive
Just 1/2 Tablespoon a Day of This Common Pantry Staple Could Significantly Improve Brain Health, New Study Says - Real Simple
How To Get Rid Of Pantry Pests For Good And Keep Them From Coming Back - Southern Living
Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests - Fox News
7 Common Pantry Items You Should Actually Be Storing In The Fridge - Chowhound
Activity timeline
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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 - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 64 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 · 1971
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Common Pantry
- What is Common Pantry?
- Common Pantry is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Serving the North side of Chicago since 1967
- When was Common Pantry founded?
- Common Pantry was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Common Pantry?
- Margaret O'Conor serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Common Pantry located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Common Pantry's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Common Pantry trustworthy?
- Common Pantry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Pantry's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237136034. Registration: 23-7136034 (United States).
- What is Common Pantry's website?
- http://www.commonpantry.org