Common U Foundation
Common U Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleburne, Texas. Its 2023 filing lists grants to organizations and an individual in Texas, with most listed grant purposes described as church fellowship.
Common U Foundation at a glance
In short: Common U Foundation gave $40K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $39,650
- -39.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,605
- -72.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $16,235
- -72.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Common U Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1229 Westlake Rd, Cleburne, TX 76033
Phone: (817) 774-8366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Common U Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $65K (2022). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $39,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,235 | $2,000 | $42,146 | $39,650 | 11 | $39,650 |
| 2022 | $59,141 | $124,345 | $65,204 | $65,194 | 5 | $65,194 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $39,650 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $600 to $11,250, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grants were $11,250 to Ministry of Vision in Palestine, Texas, for church fellowship; $9,000 to Corinth Church in Cisco, Texas, for church fellowship; and $5,000 to an individual recipient in Texas for church fellowship. Other grants included $2,000 to Shine in the City for a homeless shelter and $1,000 each to two individual recipients for adult onset brain injury organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Hagan is listed as trustee on the foundation’s 2023 filing.
Common U Foundation is led by John Hagan, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John Hagan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leslie Hagan (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 U Foundation
How much does Common U Foundation give each year?
Common U Foundation gave $40K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $65K across 5 grants.
What is Common U Foundation's typical grant size?
Common U Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,605, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Common U Foundation give grants?
Common U Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Common U Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Common U Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church fellowship" (8 grants).
How large is Common U Foundation?
Common U Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
How do I apply for a grant from Common U Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Common U Foundation's EIN?
Common U Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2827546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Does Common U Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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