Common Cause
WITH OFFICES IN WASHINGTON D.C. AND 35 STATES AND 1.5 MILLION SUPPORTERS AND ACTIVISTS, COMMON CAUSE WORKS TO ADVANCE DEMOCRACY REFORMS AT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS, THROUGH GRAFTING MODEL LEGISLATION, LOBBYING, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, AND JOINT EFFORTS WITH DIVERSE PARTNERS ACROSS THE REFORM COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.3M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$278K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$46K
About Common Cause
Based on IRS filings
Common Cause is a nonprofit organization focused on Adults, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $278K. Net investment income was $219K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,307,520 | $12,553,510 | $11,922,837 |
| Revenue | $8,424,651 | $8,438,547 | $10,088,774 |
| Expenses | $9,324,418 | $9,702,346 | $8,804,548 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $218,778 | $175,049 | $51,993 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Progress Georgia Inc ($132,500), Equity in Education ($60,000), One Huddle One Mission Llc ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRESS GEORGIA INC ATLANTA, GA | REDISTRICTING PROGRAM | $132,500 |
| EQUITY IN EDUCATION ATLANTA, GA | REDISTRICTING PROGRAM | $60,000 |
| ONE HUDDLE ONE MISSION LLC ANNAPOLIS, MD | REDISTRICTING PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| FAITH IN PUBLIC LIFE ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | REDISTRICTING PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| GEORGIA YOUTH JUSTICE COALITION ACTION FUND ATLANTA, GA | REDISTRICTING PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| GEORGIA VALUES ACTION ATLANTA, GA | REDISTRICTING PROGRAM | $15,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARILYN CARPINTEYRO | CO-PRESIDENT (UNTIL 2/24) | — | — |
| JORDAN DAVIS | CO-PRESIDENT (UNTIL 2/24) | — | — |
| MARTHA TIERNEY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| NANCY RATZAN | VICE CHAIR (UNTIL 3/24) | 1 | — |
| OLGA KAUFFMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| WENDY FIELDS | VICE CHAIR (AS OF 6/24) | 1 | — |
| OLENA BERG LACY | TREASURER (UNTIL 10/23) | 1 | — |
| SHAREEN PUNIAN | TREASURER (AS OF 6/24) | 1 | — |
| NICOLE M AUSTIN-HILLERY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD BAINTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRAXTON BREWINGTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA COKLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN CONLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREGORY DISKANT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARCHON FUNG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHAE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM N HUBBARD III | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARILYN MELKONIAN | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/23) | 1 | — |
| LENNY MENDONCA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHANG K PARK | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/23) | 1 | — |
| BILAL DABIR SEKOU PHD | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 03/24) | 1 | — |
| DAVID BEAUMONT SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WES TOMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JESSIE ULIBARRI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRACY WESTEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALAN WIERSBA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS MELODY FIELDS-FIGUEREDO | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/24) | 1 | — |
| VANESSA GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/24) | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER GREMMERT | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/24) | 1 | — |
| PETER REINKE | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/24) | 1 | — |
| MARK REV THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/24) | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH G MARCHANT | CHIEF FIN. OFFICER (UNTIL 3/24) | 15 | — |
| VIRGINIA KASE SOLOMON | PRESIDENT/CEO (AS OF 2/24) | 7.5 | — |
| REGINALD BREWINGTON JR | VP, FIN. & ADMIN (AS OF 11/23) | 15 | — |
| PAMELA WILMOT | VP, STATE OPERATIONS | 18.75 | — |
| KATHAY FENG | VP, PROGRAMS & STRATEGY | — | — |
| JESSE LITTLEWOOD | VP FOR CAMPAIGNS (UNTIL 10/23) | 18.75 | — |
| KAREN HOBERT FLYNN | FORMER PRESIDENT | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Common Cause?
Common Cause is a nonprofit organization focused on Adults, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $12.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Common Cause?
As of 2024, Common Cause holds $12.3M in total assets with $8.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $278K in 2024.
Where does Common Cause operate?
Common Cause has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland.
What size grants does Common Cause award?
In 2024, Common Cause awarded 6 grants totaling $278K — an average of about $46K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Common Cause's EIN?
Common Cause's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6078441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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