WITH THE MISSION OF "HELPING PEOPLE MOVE FROM CRISIS TO HOPE," COMMON GROUND IS DEDICATED TO HELPING YOUTHS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THREE DISTINCT IMPACT AREAS: RESPONDING TO CRISIS; PROVIDING SAFETY AND ADVOCACY; AND BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF SUPPORT WHERE NONE EXIST.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.2M
+53.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$151K
+82.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$151K
+264.2% YoY
About Common Ground
Based on IRS filings
Common Ground is a nonprofit organization focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in BINGHAM FARMS, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,182,219 | $5,325,402 | $7,206,572 |
| Revenue | $27,926,720 | $26,866,465 | $22,245,604 |
| Expenses | $28,652,111 | $27,666,148 | $21,532,919 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $34,090 | $55,677 | $-571 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lighthouse of Oakland County ($151,484).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTHOUSE OF OAKLAND COUNTY PONTIAC, MI | SANCTUARY STAFFING | $151,484 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY MOORE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DONALD CAMPBELL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TAWANA NETTLES-ROBINSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHY WALGREN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PURVI PATEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FRED FECHHEIMER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LISA SAMERDYKE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIE ARONICA | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RHONDA LAURENCELLE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE MCNAMARA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID WOOD JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN BRESSETTE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NOEL VILLAJUAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JUDY CHRISTIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AMANDA HAMILTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAIME HOPE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KAY WHITE | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TRACY ARONOFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LESLEY FAIRROW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIC DOBRUSIN | CHAIR-ELECT | 1 | — |
| JOHN RANDLE SR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK DIVITTO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VICKIE KRIGNER | CFO/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $196,334 |
| HEATHER RAE | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $280,596 |
| JOHN HEAD | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 40 | $284,084 |
| VANITA ROBINSON | OACIS NURSE PRACTIONER | 40 | $246,416 |
| LEIGH SCHULTENOVER | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER | 40 | $186,509 |
| STEPHANIE LIM | BHUC NURSE PRACTIONER | 40 | $179,820 |
| LINDSAY KASTELAN | BHUC NURSE PRACTIONER | 40 | $178,166 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Common Ground?
Common Ground is a nonprofit organization focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in BINGHAM FARMS, MI. It holds $8.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Common Ground?
As of 2024, Common Ground holds $8.2M in total assets with $27.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $151K in 2024.
Where does Common Ground operate?
Common Ground has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Common Ground award?
In 2024, Common Ground awarded 1 grants totaling $151K — an average of about $151K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Common Ground's EIN?
Common Ground's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1997712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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