Common U Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Cleburne, TX EIN: 88-2827546

Common U Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cleburne, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 11 grants totaling $40K.

Key facts about Common U Foundation

EIN: 88-2827546
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $39,650
Grants made (2023): 11
Average grant: $3,605
Median grant: $2,500
Total assets: $16,235
Primary geography: Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Who Common U Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Common U Foundation's 11 itemized 2023 grants were Texas (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palestine, TX (2 grants) and Athens, TX (2 grants). None of its 11 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church fellowship" (8 grants).

How Common U Foundation gives

18% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$16K

-72.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

-39.2% YoY

Grant Count

+120.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-72.4% YoY

About Common U Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $40K (100%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

Missouri Texas

Cities

AthensPalestineWinnsboroArlingtonCiscoDublinEulessFort WorthGranburyKeeneNixaSulphur Springs

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022
Total Assets	$16,235	$59,141
Revenue	$2,000	$124,345
Expenses	$42,146	$65,204
Qualifying Distributions	$39,650	$65,194
Net Investment Income	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include Ministry of Vision ($11,250), Corinth Church ($9,000), Glory to Gloty ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Ministry of Vision Palestine, TX	Church Fellowship	$11,250
Corinth Church Cisco, TX	Church fellowship	$9,000
Glory to Gloty Palestine, TX	Church fellowship	$5,000
Sand Springs Church Athens, TX	Church fellowship	$2,760
St Edwards Catholic Church Athens, TX	Church fellowship	$2,735
Zona Maya Mission Keene, TX	Church fellowship	$2,500
Shine in the City Fort Worth, TX	Homeless shelter	$2,000
In One Accord Sulphur Springs, TX	Church fellowship	$1,805
Fountain of Life Granbury, TX	Church fellowship	$1,000
Hope After Brain Injury Arlington, TX	Adult onset brain injury organization	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John Hagan	Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Common U Foundation?

Common U Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cleburne, TX. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2023.