Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc
Common Sense Leadership Fund is a non-profit organization that promotes conservative policies of individual freedom, lower taxes, and less regulation.
Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $2,421,309
- +119.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Citizens for Legal Reform Inc ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens for Legal Reform Inc Arlington, VA | To Further the Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,421,309 | $7,347,283 | $5,852,759 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,101,990 | $3,190,000 | $4,607,689 | $700,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $1,712,357 | $11,117,025 | $12,620,746 | $1,700,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $3,128,633 | $17,581,544 | $14,461,070 | — | — |
About Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc is led by Kevin McLaughlin, President & Chairman on every filing since 2021; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin McLaughlin
President & Chairman
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $300K (2024)
John Hall
Digital Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$250K (2023) → $250K (2024)
Les Williamson
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$80K (2022) → $60K (2024)
Gov Haley Barbour
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Parker Poling
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Reed
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $300K, to Kevin McLaughlin (President/Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc
How much does Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc give each year?
Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $700K across 3 grants.
How large is Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc?
Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.3M.
Where does Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc operate?
Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Maryland, Montana, Virginia.
What is Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc's EIN?
Common Sense Leadership Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2883453. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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