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EIN 82-2151633

Common Purpose Us

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
Description
Common Purpose Us develops leaders who can cross boundaries to solve complex problems in organizations and cities. They offer face-to-face and online leadership programs for multiple generations, including an online program for emerging leaders from across the US. In 2021, Common Purpose worked with its local partner in Chicago to deliver its main program that invests in young people across the city, enabling them to become a connected generation of leaders with a clear vision for their legacy.
Total revenues
$0
2023
Total expenses
$81,201
2023
Total assets
$18,829
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Common Purpose Us

During the stub period, Common Purpose staff worked with other companies in the Common Purpose network to help deliver programmes. Because of the shorter period, the main program (Chicago 200 leadership program) took place outside the reporting period

Who funds Common Purpose Us

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustIn Support of Chicago200, A Networking Leadership Program That Elevates the Collective Voice of Youth and Promotes Civic Participation in Neighborhoods Across the Chicago Region, From the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust.$125,000
Heffner Rosenwald Howard FoundationThe Advancement of Education for the Public Benefit$49,810

Personnel at Common Purpose Us

NameTitleCompensation
Alison CoburnChief Executive of Common Purpose International
Andy CoxallChief Executive of Common Purpose Student Experiences
Carol AbadeGroup Chief Executive Officer of Exp.
Christine Ennew ObeProvost and Chief Executive Officer
Dara ConnollyChief Executive, Common Purpose Ireland
...and 32 more key personnel

Financials for Common Purpose Us

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$0

Form 990s for Common Purpose Us

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2023-072024-06-22990View PDF
2022-072022-12-15990View PDF
2021-072021-12-15990EZView PDF
2020-072021-07-25990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

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Data update history
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
March 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsEducational service providersCharitiesDonor Advised Funds (DAFs)
Issues
EducationForeign affairs
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1440 W Taylor St No 1785
Chicago, IL 60607
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
commonpurpose.org/about/locations/united-states 
Phone
(740) 780-0708
IRS details
EIN
82-2151633
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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