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COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE INC

Plainview, NY · EIN 272629958 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE E86 · Health Care · Micro (<$100K) · commongroundall.com
revenue
$79
expenses
$2K
net assets
$70K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Common Ground Alliance is a nonprofit membership organization supporting brain injury survivors and their families. It provides social, recreational, and cognitive activities to promote long-term wellness and reduce isolation. Programs include virtual discussion groups, creative arts, meditation, and game nights, facilitated by professionals and peers.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Creative Arts
Monthly session featuring music, art, and creative activities to stimulate cognitive and emotional engagement, held via Zoom on the second Thursday of each month.
Game Night
Monthly social event led by Dr. Jean Kirk, featuring games and interaction to support cognitive and social engagement, held via Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Insights & Strategies
Monthly discussion and support group for brain injury survivors and families, held via Zoom on the first Thursday of each month.
Music Group
Group co-led by Paul Livanos and Nick Kellar, exploring music genres and group jam sessions to foster creativity and connection.
Nurturing Your Inner Spirit
Mind-body wellness group focusing on meditation, stretching, and spiritual practices, held via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 3 activities
    • Facilitates monthly wellness-focused meetings for brain injury survivors
      Conducts regular meetings centered on body, mind, and soul wellness every third Thursday of the month for brain injury survivors and their families.
    • Hosts monthly game night events for brain injury survivors and families
      Organizes recurring game night events on the fourth Thursday of each month to foster community and social connection among brain injury survivors and their families.
    • Organizes monthly creative arts programming for brain injury survivors
      Hosts recurring creative arts activities including music and art sessions on the second Thursday of each month to support engagement and expression among brain injury survivors.
  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
    • Hosts monthly virtual and in-person support group meetings for brain injury survivors and families
      Offers regularly scheduled Zoom meetings and community-based events focused on discussion and peer support, held on the first Thursday of each month.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$79
Contributions & grants$5975%
Program service revenue
Investment income$2025%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$70K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$70K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -86.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • DEBORAH BENSON — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Brain Injury Association of New York State Partner — Dr. Benson served on the board of directors and received multiple awards from BIANYS, indicating an ongoing collaborative relationship.
  • Dr. Deborah Benson Partner — Contact person for Common Ground Alliance membership and information.
  • Kid’s Chance of New York Partner — Dr. Benson served on the board of directors, indicating organizational affiliation.
  • Northwell Health System Government — Former post-acute neuro-rehabilitation program affiliation through Transitions of Long Island.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Peer-Supported Holistic Recovery Model
    methodology: holistic_recovery_model
    By combining peer-led discussion groups with creative and wellness activities, the organization fosters long-term recovery among brain injury survivors because shared experience and community engagement restore purpose, stimulate cognitive function, and support sustainable lifestyle changes.