Commonwealth Consultants Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Vienna, VA EIN: 20-0790810

Commonwealth Consultants Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Vienna, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $10K.

Key facts about Commonwealth Consultants Foundation

EIN: 20-0790810
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $9,600
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $3,200
Median grant: $1,000
Total assets: $4,958
Primary geography: California (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Commonwealth Consultants Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Commonwealth Consultants Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were California (84%) and Virginia (16%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Commonwealth Consultants Foundation gives

Giving grew 1271% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5K

-42.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$10K

+204.8% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+306.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Commonwealth Consultants Foundation reported a distributable amount of $265 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Commonwealth Consultants 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

California $8K (84%)

Virginia $2K (16%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Maryland Michigan Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

ManassasAlexandriaFairfaxMcleanNorfolkRestonRockvilleBry MawrCentrevilleIrvineMuskegonOaktonRichmondSilver Spring

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,958	$8,543	$9,370
Revenue	$9,670	$5,880	$100
Expenses	$13,255	$6,707	$6,593
Qualifying Distributions	$9,600	$3,150	$3,250
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$265	$454	$572

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Homeaid ($8,100), Peta ($1,000), Cornerstones Inc ($500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOMEAID Irvine, CA	HELPING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS BUILD NEW LIVES THROUGH CONSTRUCTION, ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION.	$8,100
PETA Norfolk, VA	TO HELP ANIMALS	$1,000
CORNERSTONES INC Reston, VA	SUPPORTING THOSE IN NEED OF FOOD, SHELTER, CHILDCARE, ETC.	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James G Lamb	President	—	—
Steven P Mullins	Officer	—	—
Joseph J Lamb MD	Officer	—	—
Bruce McLeod	Senior Vice President	—	—
Carolyn McHale	Officer	—	—
Steven Coniglio	Officer	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Commonwealth Consultants Foundation?

Commonwealth Consultants Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Vienna, VA. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Commonwealth Consultants Foundation?

As of 2024, Commonwealth Consultants Foundation holds $5K in total assets with $10K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $10K in 2024.

Where does Commonwealth Consultants Foundation operate?

Commonwealth Consultants Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

What size grants does Commonwealth Consultants Foundation award?

In 2024, Commonwealth Consultants Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Commonwealth Consultants Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Commonwealth Consultants Foundation reported a distributable amount of $265 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Commonwealth Consultants Foundation's EIN?

Commonwealth Consultants Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0790810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.