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EIN 84-3285119

The Shareholder Commons

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Northampton
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
W01: Public and Societal Benefit Alliances and Advocacy
Description
The Shareholder Commons helps shareholders prioritize overall systems over individual company financial performance. Their mission is to catalyze the development of market systems that align free-market forces with human and ecological needs. TSC is shifting investors from a company first investment model that drives profit maximization at the company level to a system-first investment approach that prioritizes value creation across a portfolio and the economy at large. They take a systemic approach.
Total revenues
$1,064,394
2023
Total expenses
$774,014
2023
Total assets
$1,275,891
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at The Shareholder Commons

The Shareholder Commons is shifting investors from a company first investment model that drives profit maximization at The company level to a system-first investment approach that prioritizes value creation across a portfolio and The economy at large. We take a systemic approach across three streams of work: Shareholder stewardship, policy and litigation, and public advocacy and field building.

Who funds The Shareholder Commons

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)80901 Piloting An Investor Tool To Advance the Wellbeing of Workers$225,418
New Venture FundCapacity Building$106,800
The Nathan Cummings FoundationGeneral Support$100,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at The Shareholder Commons

NameTitleCompensation
Frederick AlexanderChief Executive Officer$124,614
Sara BeganChief Strategy Officer
Sophie FarisChief Operations Officer / Chief Operating Officer$125,883

Financials for The Shareholder Commons

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,014,202
Program services$44,755
Investment income and dividends$5,437
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$1,064,394

Form 990s for The Shareholder Commons

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-02-28990View PDF
2021-062021-11-12990View PDF
Data update history
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 15, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $106,800 from New Venture Fund
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Ford Foundation
July 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
LobbyingNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
32 Adare Pl
Northampton, MA 01060
Metro area
Springfield, MA
County
Hampshire County, MA
Website URL
theshareholdercommons.com/ 
Phone
(302) 593-0917
IRS details
EIN
84-3285119
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W01: Public and Societal Benefit Alliances and Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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
CT0276589
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-18
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