The New Common School Foundation
The foundation's purpose is to explore the promotion of excellence in education, both public and private, with the expanded use of volunteers and tutors, the development of funding sources, the transformation of teaching and learning, the formation of character in the jesuit tradition of holiness, and seeking efforts to develop one or all of what the rev. Dr. Martin luther king called the three dimensions of the complete life, alone in or in partnership with secular and religious orders. Further to promote direct grants, contributions, loans and/or other fund assistance to local and national religious organizations, nonprofit organizations and to public charter school management companies to accomplish the foregoing; and to receive and administer funds for such purposes.
The New Common School Foundation at a glance
In short: The New Common School Foundation gave $2.9M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $359K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,873,662
- +610.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $359,208
- +77.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $172,584
- Total assets
- $44,150,067
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The New Common School Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pro Ecclesia Sancta ($1.0M). Together the top 8 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 15 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The New Common School Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2199% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Ecclesia Sancta | Donation | $1,000,000 |
| Cornerstone Education Group | Support Urban Children | $932,761 |
| Jefferson Douglas Academy | Donation | $502,885 |
| Madison Carver Academy | Donation | $270,168 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Donation | $75,000 |
| Youth Mentoring Worldwide Inc | Support Urban Children | $37,848 |
| Detroit Assoc of Black Organizations | Donation | $30,000 |
| Hartford International University for Religion & Peace | Donation | $25,000 |
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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 | $44,150,067 | $7,197,675 | $7,296,448 | $2,873,662 | 8 | $200,080 |
| 2023 | $45,305,392 | $5,202,613 | $4,212,998 | $404,570 | 2 | $436,956 |
| 2022 | $44,389,188 | $6,997,203 | $5,257,084 | $1,238,214 | 1 | $45,109 |
| 2021 | $40,234,956 | $5,515,596 | $3,634,068 | $125,000 | 2 | $12,004 |
| 2020 | $33,369,993 | $3,300,718 | $3,590,047 | $80,000 | 2 | $11,006 |
About The New Common School Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The New Common School Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The New Common School Foundation is led by W. Clark Durant III, President & Treasurer on the 2024 filing; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
W. Clark Durant III
President & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
60 hrs/week
$475K (2024)
Jeffrey T. Neilson
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Johnson
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2024)
Carol Mansfield
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Clark Durant (2020–2023) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Jeffery Neilson (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Sharon Maier (2023) — Vice President Institutional Advancement
- Former: Mindy Berry (2020) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $475K, to W Clark Durant III (President/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The New Common School Foundation
How much does The New Common School Foundation give each year?
The New Common School Foundation gave $2.9M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $405K across 2 grants.
What is The New Common School Foundation's typical grant size?
The New Common School Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $172,584, and its average grant was $359,208, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does The New Common School Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The New Common School Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are The New Common School Foundation's largest grantees?
The New Common School Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pro Ecclesia Sancta ($1,000,000), Cornerstone Education Group ($932,761) and Jefferson Douglas Academy ($502,885), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The New Common School Foundation?
The New Common School Foundation reported $44.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.2M.
What is The New Common School Foundation?
The New Common School Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $44.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The New Common School Foundation operate?
The New Common School Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota.
What is The New Common School Foundation's EIN?
The New Common School Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3326860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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