Community for the Commons
A nonprofit park conservancy dedicated to the improvement and enhancement of the commons park in excelsior, mn.
Community for the Commons at a glance
In short: Community for the Commons gave $63K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,393
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,393
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $63,393
- Total assets
- $652,175
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community for the Commons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Excelsior ($63K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Community for the Commons gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2024) to $172K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Excelsior Excelsior, MN | Support for the Commons Park | $63,393 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $652,175 | $95,762 | $80,081 | $63,393 | 1 | $26,576 |
| 2023 | $636,494 | $277,077 | $133,826 | $84,922 | 1 | $8,462 |
| 2022 | $493,243 | $353,626 | $113,178 | $108,195 | 1 | $3,093 |
| 2021 | $252,795 | $214,439 | $189,405 | $172,000 | 1 | — |
About Community for the Commons
Based on IRS filings
Community for the Commons is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Excelsior, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $652K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community for the Commons is led by Sheila McMillan, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheila McMillan
Board Chair
Vice Chair & Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlyn Pulitzer
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Nelson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Thomas
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Wilinski
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Menk
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Zenk
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tia Black
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Ellingson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Farrell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Schmidt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bentley Graves
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Holste
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Madson
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Cate Fossing (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Snyder (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Allman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Johnson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: No Compensation Provides (2021) — Directors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Community for the Commons
How much does Community for the Commons give each year?
Community for the Commons gave $63K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 1 grant.
How large is Community for the Commons?
Community for the Commons reported $652K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $96K.
What is Community for the Commons?
Community for the Commons is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Excelsior, MN. It holds $652K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Community for the Commons operate?
Community for the Commons has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Community for the Commons's EIN?
Community for the Commons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3932701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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