EIN 23-2473845

The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives (CF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Commonwealth Foundation transforms free-market ideas into public policies so all Pennsylvanians can flourish.
Also known as...
Common Found for Pub Pol Alternativ
Total revenues
$9,554,022
2023
Total expenses
$9,040,362
2023
Total assets
$5,691,370
2023
Num. employees
26
2023

Program areas at CF

Policy analysis: The Commonwealth Foundation crafts free-market policies based on top quality research and disseminates them widely, including through email, mail, hand delivery to The state capitol, and paid media.
Media relations: The Commonwealth Foundation disseminates its Policy information to The citizens of Pennsylvania by reaching out to reporters, editors, and producers in print and broadcast media.
Community relations: The Commonwealth Foundation disseminates its Policy information across our state by making in-person presentations to interested and influential groups and individuals such as rotary groups and local elected officials.

Grants made by CF

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Donors TrustPlease See Schedule I-Part Iv-Supplemental Information$232,000
Families United NetworkPlease See Schedule I-Part Iv-Supplemental Information$7,300
Friends of Little FlowerPlease See Schedule I-Part Iv-Supplemental Information$0

Who funds The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives (CF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$4,555,774
Sarah Scaife FoundationGeneral Operating Support$600,000
The Dunn FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$250,000
...and 41 more grants received totalling $7,562,434

Personnel at CF

NameTitleCompensation
Andrew LewisPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Mark WilsonChief Financial Officer$0
Erik TelfordSenior Vice President of Public Affairs$0
Roger CusterVice President of Development
Eric HeidenreichEmployee$107,154
...and 33 more key personnel

Financials for CF

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,348,387
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$205,635
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$9,554,022

Form 990s for CF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-07-22990View PDF
2022-092023-08-11990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-08-10990View PDF
2019-092020-10-22990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like CF

OrganizationLocationRevenue
America First Policy InstituteFort Worth, TX$23,618,246
American MajorityPurcellville, VA$4,373,221
American Legislative Exchange CouncilArlington, VA$11,289,177
Mackinac Center for Public Policy Mackinac Center Legal FoundationMidland, MI$11,036,681
Issue OneWashington, DC$7,870,934
Center for Technology and Civic LifeChicago, IL$19,213,792
Libertas InstituteLehi, UT$14,438,901
Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, IL$7,407,587
First Five FundamentalsTacoma, WA$4,249,018
Campaign for AccountabilityWashington, DC$2,783,418
Data update history
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from The Dunn Foundation
October 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 28, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $225,000 from State Policy Network
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
225 State St 302
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Metro area
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
County
Dauphin County, PA
Website URL
commonwealthfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(717) 671-1901
Facebook page
commonwealth-foundation-for-public-policy-alternatives 
Twitter profile
@liberty4pa 
IRS details
EIN
23-2473845
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W20: Government and Public Administration
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0294890
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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