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Common Vision

Education on sustainability.

Environment Berkeley, CA EIN: 800615097 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Common Vision

Grounded at the intersection of education, food, and the environment, Common Vision is a non-profit organization in Oakland that nourishes the transformation of urban landscapes so that healthy communities flourish for generations to come.

Founded
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

Education on sustainability.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.87%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.57
Program$0.57

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Common Vision has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Common Vision is a registered environment nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 800615097. 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 $604K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Common Vision's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 800615097. 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 Vision 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Common Vision is located in Berkeley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Common Vision has $604K in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Common Vision is classified as an Environment 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 $604K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Common Vision. 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 Vision 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 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Grounded at the intersection of education, food, and the environment, Common Vision is a non-profit organization in Oakland that nourishes the transformation of urban landscapes so that healthy communities flourish for generations to come. Common Vision is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $604K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Common Vision are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Common Vision is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 800615097, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
57% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
22

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

WA
Wanda S••••••
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 56 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Common Vision

What is Common Vision?
Common Vision is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berkeley, United States. Grounded at the intersection of education, food, and the environment, Common Vision is a non-profit organization in Oakland that nourishes the transformation of urban landscapes so that healthy communities flourish for generations to come.
When was Common Vision founded?
Common Vision was founded in 2012.
Who leads Common Vision?
Wanda Stewart serves as Executive Dir..
Where is Common Vision located?
Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
What is Common Vision's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is Common Vision trustworthy?
Common Vision 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 Vision's registration number?
IRS EIN: 800615097.
What is Common Vision's website?
https://www.commonvision.org