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Common Dreams

Common Dreams

Portland, ME 04101
Tax ID20-3368194

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,313,941

Expenses

$1,147,800

Mission

To inform. To inspire. To ignite change for the common good.

About

Daily review of commercial and alternative news sources for news articles and opinion pieces. Daily posting of unedited, original opinion pieces submitted by readers. Daily posting of original and unedited press releases from a wide variety of organizations. Web site maintenance and other related internet activities necessary to its educational purpose.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Part iii, line 1 - common dreams provides public education on a diverse range of social,economic, and civic issues affecting individuals and their communities. cd provides access to information on progressive issues, enriching public discourse, and showcasing points of view not frequently aired by commercial media. cd performs online publication of news and opinion.”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Common dreams news service operates daily, providing public education on a diverse range of social,economic, and civic issues. we provide access to information on progressive issues, enriching public discourse.”.

  • The non-profit has reported their operating state as ME, as required by law.
  • As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was C/O PO BOX 443, PORTLAND, ME, 041120443.
  • The non-profit's form reports a total of 13 employees as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $166,141.
  • The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 3 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2004.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $958,542 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $143,069 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.