Common Sense for Oregon Foundation
Common Sense for Oregon is a nonpartisan organization founded to develop common sense solutions to Oregon's policy challenges through research, analysis, and advocacy. Operating through both a 501(c)(3) foundation focused on research and education and a 501(c)(4) corporation engaged in lobbying, the organization works on issues including public safety, affordable housing, government accountability, tax reform, wildfire prevention, and education. Led by President Kevin Mannix, the organization advances its agenda through ballot measures, legislative advocacy, legal action, and the Common Sense Coalition, a brain trust of groups collaborating on policy development.
Common Sense for Oregon Foundation at a glance
In short: Common Sense for Oregon Foundation gave $110K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,725
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $54,863
- Median grant
- $54,863
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Common Sense for Oregon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Common Sense for Oregon Inc ($103K). Together the top 2 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Common Sense for Oregon Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2023) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Sense for Oregon Inc Salem, OR | To Support Exempt Organizations | $102,725 |
| East Salem Rotary Foundation Salem, OR | To Support Exempt Organizations | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $446,673 | $384,257 | $109,725 | 2 | $87 |
| 2024 | $145 | $78,371 | $196,489 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $513 | $492,385 | $271,950 | $78,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $37,973 | $399,420 | $463,203 | $101,600 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $303 | $128,745 | $342,534 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $12,288 | $80,615 | $186,033 | — | — | — |
About Common Sense for Oregon Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Common Sense for Oregon Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Salem, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $87.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Common Sense for Oregon Foundation is led by Kevin Mannix, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Mannix
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Salerno
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Fletchall
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lowell Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Welter
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sewell
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michelle Mhoon (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Duane Fletchall (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Common Sense for Oregon Foundation
How much does Common Sense for Oregon Foundation give each year?
Common Sense for Oregon Foundation gave $110K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Common Sense for Oregon Foundation?
Common Sense for Oregon Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Salem, OR.
Where does Common Sense for Oregon Foundation operate?
Common Sense for Oregon Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Common Sense for Oregon Foundation's EIN?
Common Sense for Oregon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0271658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
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