EIN 52-1257425

Search for Common Ground

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
93
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Search for Common Ground transforms conflict worldwide by encouraging collaboration and bridging dividing lines through their Common Ground approach.
Also known as...
Abolish War and Violence Internationa
Total revenues
$37,845,702
2022
Total expenses
$40,150,110
2022
Total assets
$12,996,715
2022
Num. employees
93
2022

Program areas at Search for Common Ground

In africa, sfcg works to transform conflict across more than 12 countries. Our projects involve multiple stakeholders in activities including capacity building, dialogue, joint activities, and media outreach. Our work involves youth, women, civil society organizations and institutional partners.
In asia, sfcg works to transform conflict across more than five countries. Our programs engage youth, media and institutional partners through dialogue, capacity building, joint activities, including media production and outreach.
In the middle east, sfcg works to transform conflict across five countries. Our programs bring together conflicting parties for dialogue, capacity building and joint projects. Our work involves media production and outreach, engaging youth, women and institutional stakeholders.
Global programs

Who funds Search for Common Ground

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Freedom HouseSupporting Human Rights, Democratic Initiatives And/or Rule of Law$9,707,212
Klarman Family FoundationHealthy Democracy: To Support State-Level Resilience Infrastructure$750,000
David and Lucile Packard FoundationPresident's Fund$700,000
...and 37 more grants received totalling $15,067,663

Personnel at Search for Common Ground

NameTitleCompensation
Shamil IdrissChief Executive Officer$298,000
Mark DaleyVice President, Chief of Development, Marketing and Communications
Wasim KhanVice President of Finance$195,718
Jacqueline OburuVice President , People and Culture$174,940
Michael ShiplerVice President , Strategy and Program Quality$163,488
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for Search for Common Ground

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$37,799,254
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,828
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$44,620
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$37,845,702

Form 990s for Search for Common Ground

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-12990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122019-12-26990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $9,707,212 from Freedom House
August 6, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $455,891 from American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 16 new personnel
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsWorld peace
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1730 Rhode Island Ave NW 1101
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
sfcg.org/ 
Phone
(202) 265-4300
Facebook page
sfcg.org 
Twitter profile
@sfcg_ 
IRS details
EIN
52-1257425
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q40: International Peace and Security
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0135616
FTB Entity ID
3359831
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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