Common Sense Society
COMMON SENSE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY, PROSPERITY, AND BEAUTY.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$273K
-37.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
-53.0% YoY
About Common Sense Society
Based on IRS filings
Common Sense Society is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $273K. Net investment income was $416K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,189,911 | $3,290,154 | $544,744 |
| Revenue | $6,672,204 | $7,424,976 | $3,516,665 |
| Expenses | $6,841,253 | $6,899,702 | $3,369,111 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $415,695 | — | $-693 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Common Sense Society
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Edmund Burke Foundation ($205,000), Victims of Communism Remembrance Alliance ($49,803), The Jefferson Council ($11,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EDMUND BURKE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | CONFERENCE SUPPORT | $205,000 |
| THE ALLIANCE OF RHODES SCHOLARS INC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| THE JEFFERSON COUNCIL RICHMOND, VA | EVENT | $11,500 |
| VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM REMEMBRANCE ALLIANCE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $49,803 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS PETERFFY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARION SMITH | PRESIDENT AND C.E.O. | 50 | $254,160 |
| DAVID TALBOT | SECRETARY & TREASURER, EXECUTIVE VP | 50 | $198,563 |
| SOPHIE SCRUTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDRE PESEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAIGE HANSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $182,000 |
| AUSTIN STONE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $216,667 |
| ELIZABETH STIFF | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $211,505 |
| CHRISTINE EMERY | VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $220,000 |
| JOEL BOWERS | VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN US | 40 | $183,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER BEDFORD | SENIOR FELLOW & EDITOR | 40 | $221,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Common Sense Society?
As of 2023, Common Sense Society holds $3.2M in total assets with $6.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $273K in 2023.
Where does Common Sense Society operate?
Common Sense Society has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, Virginia.
What size grants does Common Sense Society award?
In 2023, Common Sense Society awarded 4 grants totaling $273K — an average of about $68K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Common Sense Society's EIN?
Common Sense Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1543050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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