The Commons Inc
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+14.6% YoY
Revenue
$994K
+4.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$23K
+650.8% YoY
Expenses
$805K
-4.9% YoY
About The Commons Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Commons Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $23K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,434,262 | $1,251,670 | $1,138,299 |
| Revenue | $993,532 | $949,118 | $916,442 |
| Expenses | $804,639 | $845,722 | $887,669 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,456 | $3,124 | $143 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT JOHN DAWES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $142,042 |
| BRENDAN MCINTYRE | SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 40 | $138,768 |
| ERIN HOFFMAN | STRATEGY AND APPLICATION LEAD | 40 | $120,136 |
| MYRA JACKSON | SECRETARY UNTIL DECEMBER, THEN CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BEN SCHEELK | CHAIRMAN UNTIL DECEMBER | 2 | — |
| MIKEL MARON BOARD MEMBER | AS OF JULY, THEN VC AS OF DEC. | 2 | — |
| BILL HOWARD | VICE CHAIR UNTIL DECEMBER | 2 | — |
| MEGHAN MARIE FOWLER-FINN BOARD | MEMBER UNTIL DEC., THEN TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL WU BOARD MEMBER AS OF | OCT., THEN SECRETARY AS OF DECEMBER | 2 | — |
| ROMAN PEREZ TREASURER | UNTIL DEC., THEN BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MANUEL MERELLO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Commons Inc?
As of 2024, The Commons Inc holds $1.4M in total assets with $994K in annual revenue.
Where does The Commons Inc operate?
The Commons Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Maryland, New York, Virginia.
What is The Commons Inc's EIN?
The Commons Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2531881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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