COMMONWEALTH CAUSES ENHANCES THE LIVES OF KENTUCKIANS BY UTILIZING PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY TO GENERATE AWARENESS REGARDING HOW TO HELP THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHILE ALSO INSPIRING DONATIONS TO LOCAL CHARITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$183K
+302.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$123K
+647.5% YoY
Grant Count
11
+450.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+35.9% YoY
About Commonwealth Causes Inc
Based on IRS filings
Commonwealth Causes Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in LEXINGTON, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $183K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $183,433 | $45,627 |
| Revenue | $506,057 | $101,550 |
| Expenses | $368,251 | $80,939 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,728 | $202 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Replensih Foundation - Generosity Feeds Lexington ($26,936), Lighthouse Ministries ($13,595), Bluegrass Boys Ranch ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLUEGRASS BOYS RANCH | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| REPLENSIH FOUNDATION - GENEROSITY FEEDS LEXINGTON | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $26,936 |
| LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $13,595 |
| CLARK FAMILY CHARITY | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET INC | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| KERRINGTON'S HEART | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $8,025 |
| LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $7,280 |
| MARK STOOPS FAMILY FOUNDATION | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| PAPAL MISSIONARY OF MERCY | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| BIRDS NEST ATHLETICS | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC RUTLEDGE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JE STEPHEN HORN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| NICHOLAS RATLIFF | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KRISTY BOGGS | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commonwealth Causes Inc?
Commonwealth Causes Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in LEXINGTON, KY. It holds $183K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Commonwealth Causes Inc?
As of 2024, Commonwealth Causes Inc holds $183K in total assets with $506K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $123K in 2024.
Where does Commonwealth Causes Inc operate?
Commonwealth Causes Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What size grants does Commonwealth Causes Inc award?
In 2024, Commonwealth Causes Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $123K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Commonwealth Causes Inc's EIN?
Commonwealth Causes Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3894854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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