Commonplace Publishing
Commonplace Publishing is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chelan, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $76K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150. Net investment income was $35.
Commonplace Publishing at a glance
In short: Commonplace Publishing gave $150 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150
- -70.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $150
- -70.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $76,050
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Commonplace Publishing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Providence Heights ($150).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Commonplace Publishing gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2025) to $1K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Heights Kirkland, WA | To Further Organization's Illuminate Cohorts Programs | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,050 | $32,208 | $35,678 | $150 | 1 | $30,262 | $35 | $163 |
| 2024 | $79,377 | $72,383 | $68,995 | $515 | 1 | $64,726 | — | $3,574 |
| 2023 | $75,975 | $13,502 | $23,938 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $86,510 | $55,286 | $16,627 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $47,851 | $55,886 | $8,034 | $1,450 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Commonplace Publishing reported a distributable amount of $163 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Commonplace Publishing is led by Megan Johnson, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Megan Johnson
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive, 2022
Executive → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$51K (2024) → $15K (2025)
Rich Mullen
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Ozment
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Robyn Sessions (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Afton Vanderpol (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Graham Monteleone (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelli Coltman (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Deshazer (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Megan Johnson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Commonplace Publishing
How much does Commonplace Publishing give each year?
Commonplace Publishing gave $150 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $515 across 1 grant.
How large is Commonplace Publishing?
Commonplace Publishing reported $76K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Commonplace Publishing?
Commonplace Publishing is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chelan, WA. It holds $76K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Commonplace Publishing operate?
Commonplace Publishing has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Commonplace Publishing's EIN?
Commonplace Publishing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2170152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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