Common Threads Project
We believe that all survivors of sexual and other forms of violence are entitled to high quality psychological care. Our mission is to ensure that everyone who survives trauma, regardless of circumstance, has access to that care.
Common Threads Project at a glance
In short: Common Threads Project gave $46K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $23,000
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $913,275
- +144.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Threads Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sanctuary for Families ($36K). Together the top 2 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $46K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $46K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary for Families New York, NY | — | $36,000 |
| Mother Africa New York, NY | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $913,275 | $1,124,654 | $623,008 | $46,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $373,975 | $574,266 | $451,472 | — | — |
| 2022 | $251,509 | $463,522 | $468,880 | — | — |
| 2021 | $300,289 | $389,832 | $360,796 | — | — |
| 2020 | $267,401 | $292,047 | $185,845 | $10,000 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Common Threads Project
Based on IRS filings
Common Threads Project is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $913K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $46K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Common Threads Project is led by Vesna Golic, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vesna Golic
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
$84K (2024)
Ann Blume
Co-President
Treasurer → Co-President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary B. Matheron
Co-President
Secretary → Co-President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Luke
Co-President
Board Member → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Cohen
Clinical Director
Executive Director → Clinical Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $81K (2024)
Maureen Brotherton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Hiestand
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Friedman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sone-Seere Burrell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Aleinikoff
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Pacutho
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eva Ross
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Passaretti
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Falk
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Walker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Grey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irina Lushnikova
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Cahill
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Henrietta Johnson (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Patricia Bresky (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $84K, to Vesna Golic (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Common Threads Project
How much does Common Threads Project give each year?
Common Threads Project gave $46K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Common Threads Project?
Common Threads Project reported $913K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Common Threads Project?
Common Threads Project is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $913K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Common Threads Project operate?
Common Threads Project has awarded grants in New York.
What is Common Threads Project's EIN?
Common Threads Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4212971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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