Common Stream Inc #0745935
Common Stream Inc #0745935 is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations working on tenant issues, environmental protection, community empowerment, and organizing.
Common Stream Inc #0745935 at a glance
In short: Common Stream Inc #0745935 gave $6.0M across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in Massachusetts. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,998,418
- +50.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $93,725
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $7,388,584
- -28.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (2 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Common Stream Inc #0745935
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Post Office Box 51400, Boston, MA 02205
Phone: (617) 439-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Common Stream Inc #0745935 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MWC Foundation Inc ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 217 grants of 282 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 64% of grant dollars, followed by Alaska at 6%, New York at 4%, Rhode Island at 3%, and California at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Common Stream Inc #0745935 open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 59 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $104K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $70K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 741% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $6.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $6.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MWC Foundation Inc Boston, MA | General Fund | $2,148,418 |
| Mass Senior Action Council Quincy, MA | General Fund | $105,000 |
| Alaska Center Education Fund Anchorage, AK | Youth Organizing & Leadership Development | $90,000 |
| Alaska Community Action on Toxics Anchorage, AK | General Fund | $90,000 |
| Arise for Social Justice Springfield, MA | General Fund | $90,000 |
| Boston Tenant Coalition Boston, MA | General Fund | $90,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | Stopping Offshore Drilling | $90,000 |
| New World Foundation New York, NY | To Support the Climate Fund | $90,000 |
| Vermont Workers Center Burlington, VT | General Fund | $90,000 |
| Women's Institute for Leadership Development Quincy, MA | General Fund | $90,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,388,584 | $2,676,780 | $6,405,548 | $5,998,418 | 64 | $6,174,021 | $2,878,085 | $833,188 |
| 2023 | $10,343,269 | $1,111,544 | $4,510,916 | $3,987,755 | 57 | $4,308,523 | $1,003,877 | $1,028,158 |
| 2022 | $12,575,352 | $921,820 | $4,916,008 | $4,370,503 | 55 | $4,706,855 | $731,180 | $1,393,484 |
| 2021 | $15,380,630 | $660,980 | $7,345,398 | $6,822,053 | 44 | $7,129,696 | $505,151 | $1,665,898 |
| 2020 | $18,598,070 | $1,303,871 | $1,551,117 | $1,070,000 | 62 | — | $1,327,692 | $1,550,551 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Common Stream Inc #0745935 reported a distributable amount of $833K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for youth organizing and leadership development, stopping offshore drilling, and general funds. Among its grantees, Boston Tenant Coalition describes its work as educating the public about low-income tenants’ circumstances and possible solutions; Alaska Community Action on Toxics says it works on environmental justice through research, education, organizing, and advocacy. The Chinese Progressive Association describes its work as advancing equality and empowerment for the Chinese community in Greater Boston and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 64 grants totaling $5,998,418. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $2,148,418, with a median grant of $60,000. The largest award was $2,148,418 to MWC Foundation Inc for its general fund. Other notable grants included $105,000 to Mass Senior Action Council for its general fund and $90,000 each to Alaska Center Education Fund for youth organizing and leadership development, Alaska Community Action on Toxics for its general fund, Boston Tenant Coalition for its general fund, and Center for Biological Diversity for stopping offshore drilling. Additional 2024 grantees included Kentucky Coalition ($80,000), Seventh Generation Fund ($80,000), and Dogwood Alliance ($80,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julia Satti Cosentino as president and director, Valerie A. Moore as treasurer and director, and John A. McBrine as clerk and director.
Common Stream Inc #0745935 is led by Julia Satti Cosentino, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia Satti Cosentino
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. McBrine
Clerk & Director
Clerk → Clerk & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie A. Moore
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Ryan (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Stream Inc #0745935
How much does Common Stream Inc #0745935 give each year?
Common Stream Inc #0745935 gave $6.0M across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 57 grants.
What is Common Stream Inc #0745935's typical grant size?
Common Stream Inc #0745935's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $93,725, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Common Stream Inc #0745935 that year got $45K on average.
Where does Common Stream Inc #0745935 give grants?
Common Stream Inc #0745935 gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alaska (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants), Jamaica Plain, MA (5 grants), Anchorage, AK (4 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Common Stream Inc #0745935 give general operating support?
Yes: 59% of Common Stream Inc #0745935's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Support of Mountain Valley Pipleline Resistance Work" (3 grants).
Who are Common Stream Inc #0745935's largest grantees?
Common Stream Inc #0745935's largest 2024 grantees include MWC Foundation Inc ($2,148,418), Alternatives for Community and Environment Inc ($120,000 across 2 grants) and Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs ($120,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Common Stream Inc #0745935?
Common Stream Inc #0745935 reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $833K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Common Stream Inc #0745935 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for youth organizing and leadership development, stopping offshore drilling, and general funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Common Stream Inc #0745935?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Common Stream Inc #0745935's EIN?
Common Stream Inc #0745935's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1556093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Common Stream Inc #0745935 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Common Stream Inc #0745935 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/common-stream-inc-0745935-morg_fb75fcf8daf14500b910722bc8d721d4
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