Common Ground Committee Inc
Common Ground Committee Inc is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sherman, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500. Net investment income was $76.
Common Ground Committee Inc at a glance
In short: Common Ground Committee Inc gave $500 across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $500), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $500
- -90.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $500
- -90.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $74,066
- -94.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Common Ground Committee Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was First Church of Christ Scientist ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Common Ground Committee Inc gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $6K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Church of Christ Scientist New Canaan, CT | Charitable Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $74,066 | $604,180 | $1,780,780 | $500 | 1 | $1,901,283 | $76 |
| 2022 | $1,413,290 | $2,452,043 | $2,208,178 | $5,000 | 1 | $2,079,800 | $358 |
| 2021 | $1,088,379 | $1,998,421 | $1,470,918 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,432,890 | $232 |
| 2020 | $625,060 | $1,382,407 | $1,477,312 | $5,500 | 2 | — | $642 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Common Ground Committee Inc is led by Bruce Bond, CEO & Board Chairman on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bruce Bond
CEO & Board Chairman
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $114K (2023)
Erik Olsen
CFO & Board Treasurer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $114K (2023)
Barry Persky
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Holtz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Horner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Lindquist-Bailey
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Inez Maubane-Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ursula Mueller
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl Tony Wayne
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimball Bechtold
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judy Kudlow (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $114K, to Erik Olsen (CFO and Board Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Common Ground Committee Inc
How much does Common Ground Committee Inc give each year?
Common Ground Committee Inc gave $500 across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Common Ground Committee Inc?
Common Ground Committee Inc reported $74K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $604K.
What is Common Ground Committee Inc?
Common Ground Committee Inc is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sherman, CT. It holds $74K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Common Ground Committee Inc operate?
Common Ground Committee Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
What is Common Ground Committee Inc's EIN?
Common Ground Committee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3307423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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