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Common Counsel Foundation

Common Counsel Foundation

Oakland, CA 94612
Tax ID94-3214166

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About this organization

Revenue

$8,852,562

Expenses

$16,366,674

Website

commoncounsel.org

Mission

Common Counsel Foundation is a national social justice organization, not defined or contained by geographic bounds. We advise, provide fiscal sponsorships and build operational capacity for movement organizations, and are home to multi-funder collaborative initiatives.

About

Strategic and Values-Driven GrantmakingIn 2019, Common Counsel Foundation (Common Counsel) managed over $8.2 million in grants to charitable organizations that are advancing effective solutions to longstanding social and environmental inequities, through its direct grantmaking and influencing independent foundations. Founded in 1988, Common Counsel advances equity and environmental health through a combination of direct grant making and strategic philanthropic advising for client member funds and manages projects focused on organizational development, leadership training and sustainability and donor education. Common Counsel partners with families and individual donors to expand philanthropic resources for grassroots groups composed of and led by members of vulnerable communities and social movements. In order to expand the scale of philanthropic resources for community-led groups, Common Counsel utilizes two guiding principles for its strategic grantmaking. First, Common Counsel invests in community leadership to advance meaningful solutions to critical social, economic and ecological challenges. Second, Common Counsel supports increased collaboration through shared campaigns and long-term alliances that serve to amplify the effectiveness of local efforts. For decades, these two strategies have allowed groups to develop community leadership, to advance systemic solutions defined by community members themselves, and to ensure health and equity for everyone. As Common Counsel embarks on its 31st year, we will continue to stay steadfast as the hub of progressive public philanthropy on the West Coast and beyond, while entering into a phase of bold visioning for the future.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Common counsel foundation advances equity and environmental health through a combination of direct grant making and strategic philanthropic advising for client member funds and manages projects focused on organizational development, leadership sustainability, and donor education.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Ccf advances equity and environmental health through a combination of direct grant making and strategic philanthropic advising for client member funds and manages projects focused on organizational development, leadership sustainability and donor education.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 1624 Franklin St STE 1022, Oakland, CA, 94612.
  • The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 14 employees.
  • 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 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 -$7,514,112.
  • The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 8 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1988.
  • 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 O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $788,579 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $78,320 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.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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