Common Goal USA Inc
The promotion of youth welfare and international development cooperation, in particular with soccer being used as a medium for social integration, violence prevention, improvement of medical care and extracurricular education.
Common Goal USA Inc at a glance
In short: Common Goal USA Inc gave $150K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,619
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $49,873
- Median grant
- $14,639
- Total assets
- $198,999
- -53.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Common Goal USA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Soccer Without Borders ($122K). Together the top 3 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $150K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soccer Without Borders Baltimore, MD | Implementation of Switch the Pitch Project | $122,000 |
| Lovefutbol Inc Washington, DC | Implementation of Lay's Replay Program | $14,639 |
| Football for Her Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $12,980 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,999 | $754,755 | $968,713 | $149,619 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $427,473 | $1,388,742 | $1,125,485 | $141,434 | Total only | $211 |
| 2022 | $149,354 | $519,123 | $592,943 | $20,000 | Total only | $776 |
| 2021 | $184,086 | $413,197 | $389,249 | $25,000 | Total only | $12 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Common Goal USA Inc
Based on IRS filings
Common Goal USA Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Common Goal USA Inc is led by Lillian Barrett-O'Keefe, Executive Director & Vice President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lillian Barrett-O'Keefe
Executive Director & Vice President
North America Director & Vice President → Executive Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$81K (2021) → $74K (2024)
Mary Connor
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$44K (2024)
Vladimir Borkovic
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jurgen Griesbeck
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lara Metcalf
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bildner
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Johannes Axster (2021–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $74K, to Lillian Barrett-O'Keefe (Executive Director & VP (Thru July)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Common Goal USA Inc
How much does Common Goal USA Inc give each year?
Common Goal USA Inc gave $150K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $141K in grants paid.
What is Common Goal USA Inc's typical grant size?
Common Goal USA Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,639, and its average grant was $49,873, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Common Goal USA Inc give grants?
Common Goal USA Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and California (9%).
Does Common Goal USA Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Common Goal USA Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Common Goal USA Inc?
Common Goal USA Inc reported $199K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $755K.
What is Common Goal USA Inc?
Common Goal USA Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $199K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Common Goal USA Inc's EIN?
Common Goal USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0588283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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