irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.13MAWARENESS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH - RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND ISSUES OF IDENTITY AND BELONGING IN WESTERN DEMOCRACIES, AND TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO REDUCE POLARIZATION. RESEARCHERS HAVE ALSO PUBLISHED PAPERS ON POLARIZATION IN WESTERN DEMOCRACIES AND CONDUCTED BRIEFINGS FOR A RANGE OF AUDIENCES INCLUDING CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS.
named programs · 14 · from sources
What they call their work
An Inclusive Climate Debate
Research and outreach project in Germany assessing inclusion in climate debates and supporting civil society to engage all segments of the population constructively.
Britain Talks Climate
Collaboration with Climate Outreach to create an evidence-based toolkit for organizations engaging the British public on climate change using social psychology insights.
Democracy for President
Provides Americans with data and resources on election integrity, offering a communications toolkit to counter disinformation and support democratic engagement.
Finding Common Ground on Climate between Cosmopolitans and the Left Behind
Research and engagement project in France seeking to bridge divides between cosmopolitan and "left behind" communities on climate and social justice issues.
Living Room Conversations
Partnership with National Immigration Forum on a 27-city tour fostering dialogue in suburban and rural communities about immigration and integration.
Media Partnerships
Collaborates with journalists and media organizations globally to promote storytelling that complicates polarizing narratives and highlights common ground.
Parlons Climat
Program in France addressing climate change engagement, developed with the European Climate Foundation and support from the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation.
Pluralism in Action Convening
Facilitates strategic gatherings in the United States bringing together researchers, practitioners, funders, and communicators to share insights, build relationships, and identify priorities for strengthening pluralism.
Spheres of Convening
Explores physical spaces like libraries and churches in Germany that foster social connections across divides, providing civil society with research-based training.
Strategic Communications Pilot
Tests application of Hidden Tribes research to develop values-based messaging on immigration that resonates across political divides.
The Diversity Shapers
Supports local alliances in Germany to strengthen diversity in municipalities, funded by Robert Bosch Foundation and OSIFE.
The Hidden Tribes in Action
Multi-year initiative using research to understand societal divisions in the U.S. and develop communications strategies, training, and public discourse interventions.
Working with Churches and Faith-Based NGOs
Partnership with Catholic Church in France and NGOs to develop communication strategies on migration and diversity for French Catholics.
Workshop for Society & Future (Werkstatt für Gesellschaft & Zukunft)
Brings together partners from business and civil society in Germany to strengthen social belonging and trust in democratic participation through practical modules on understanding society and shaping the future.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Advance pluralism through cross-sector advocacy and conveningsCo-hosts high-level convenings such as the Pluralism in Action event and leads advocacy programs like Parlons Climat in France to foster inclusive dialogue, build cross-sector relationships, and promote values-based communication on societal challenges.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Build capacity of organizations addressing social fragmentationStrengthens civil society through field-building initiatives, co-creating practical toolkits (e.g., Britain Talks Climate), supporting local alliances, and forming partnerships with nonprofits and academic institutions to scale evidence-based approaches to pluralism.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conduct foundational and ongoing research on polarization and social cohesionConducts large-scale surveys, interviews, focus groups, and community conversations to map public attitudes, values, and beliefs related to polarization, social fragmentation, and political behavior across multiple countries. Publishes original research reports such as "Hidden Tribes" and country-specific studies on migration, climate, and identity.
- Develop and test on-the-ground initiatives to bridge societal dividesDesigns and implements local programs and field experiments—such as Living Room Conversations tours and Democracy for President toolkits—to connect people across political and social divides and counter disinformation, using research insights to inform practical interventions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.31M
Contributions & grants$4.07M94%
Program service revenue$247K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$455
expenses
Total expenses$3.46M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.63M
Cash$1.75M
Investments$0
Liabilities$198K
Net assets$2.43M
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +63.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHIEU LEFEVRE | CEO / TREASURER | 10 | $276K |
| TIMOTHY E DIXON | DIRECTOR | 10 | $197K |
| STEPHEN HAWKINS | RESEARCH DIRECTOR | 40 | $157K |
| DANIEL YUDKIN | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $142K |
| JASON MANGONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF MAY 2024) | 40 | $140K |
| KATHERINE CARNEY | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $134K |
| JULIA COFFIN | HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $117K |
| JAZMIN KREIMER | HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $108K |
board members · 8
- ALI NOORANI — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL STID — CHAIR
- MARSHALL FITZ — DIRECTOR
- MAYA MACGUINEAS — DIRECTOR
- NADIA FIROZVI — DIRECTOR
- NIKKI TOYAMA - SZETO — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- THEODORE R JOHNSON — PRESIDENT
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- Bishops’ Conference of the Catholic Church in France Partner — Co-published a 2018 report on attitudes toward migrants among French Catholics and collaborated on communication and training initiatives
- CCFD - Terre Solidaire Partner — Collaborated with More in Common on communication strategies and training for French Catholics regarding migration and diversity
- Caritas France Partner — Collaborated with More in Common on communication strategies and training for French Catholics regarding migration and diversity
- Center for the Science of Moral Understanding Partner — Co-hosted the Pluralism in Action Convening with More in Common US in January 2025
- Climate Outreach Partner — Co-created the Britain Talks Climate toolkit with More in Common to support public engagement on climate change in the UK
- Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation Funder — Provided support for the Parlons Climat program in France
- Destin Commun Partner — Collaborated on the publication "French Pride - Beyond the myth of a fractured country."
- Destin Commun Partner — French affiliate organization focused on national identity and social cohesion, led by Laurence de Nervaux.
- European Climate Foundation Partner — Partnered with More in Common on the Parlons Climat program in France
- European Council on Foreign Relations Partner — Edwin Bendyk and Mabel van Oranje, board members of More in Common, are members of the European Council on Foreign Relations; Mabel is a co-founder and chair emeritus.
- External advisers, experts and research firms Partner — Collaborates with external advisers, experts, and research firms to support research initiatives.
- Fondation Chanel Partner — Mabel van Oranje, a board member of More in Common, is a board member of Fondation Chanel.
- Ford Foundation Partner — Graciela Selaimen, a board member of More in Common, served as a Senior Program Officer at the Ford Foundation from 2013 to 2021, where she developed portfolios in technology, civic engagement, and freedom of expression.
- Girls Not Brides Partner — Mabel van Oranje, a board member of More in Common, played a catalytic role in the creation and growth of Girls Not Brides.
- Greater Good Science Center Partner — Co-hosted the Pluralism in Action Convening with More in Common US in January 2025
- Harvard Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy Partner — Graciela Selaimen, a board member of More in Common, is currently a member of the Research Working Group at the Shorenstein Center.
- Hidden Tribes Partner — Foundational research study conducted by More in Common to understand polarization in America.
- Jesuit Refugee Service Partner — Collaborated with More in Common on communication strategies and training for French Catholics regarding migration and diversity
- La Pastorale des Migrants Partner — Collaborated with More in Common on communication strategies and training for French Catholics regarding migration and diversity
- Lego Foundation Partner — Mabel van Oranje, a board member of More in Common, is a board member of the Lego Foundation.
- More in Common UK Partner — Conducts research and public opinion analysis in collaboration with the UK affiliate.
- National Immigration Forum Partner — Partnered with More in Common on a 27-city Living Room Conversations tour and ongoing messaging initiatives for inclusive communities in the US
- New Pluralists Partner — Co-hosted the Pluralism in Action Convening with More in Common US in January 2025
- OSIFE Funder — Funded a subproject on successful communication within the Diversity Shapers programme in Germany
- Over Zero Partner — Co-hosted the Pluralism in Action Convening with More in Common US in January 2025
- Oxfam Brazil Partner — Graciela Selaimen, a board member of More in Common, holds a board position at Oxfam Brazil.
- Robert Bosch Foundation Government — Funds the Diversity Shapers programme in Germany, in which More in Common supports local alliances on diversity initiatives
- Sigrid Rausing Trust Partner — Mabel van Oranje, a board member of More in Common, is a board member of the Sigrid Rausing Trust.
- Stiftung Mercator Partner — Michael Schwarz, a board member of More in Common, previously served as Managing Director of Stiftung Mercator and helped shape its international work, including founding institutions such as MERICS and DTJB.
- The Elders Partner — Mabel van Oranje, a board member of More in Common, served as the first CEO of The Elders and is currently an advisor.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Bridging Divides Through Values-Based Communication 22 orgsmethodology: both_and_communicationsBy designing communications that use both-and framing and nuanced narratives, we reduce polarization and increase resonance across divides, because messages that affirm multiple values simultaneously are more persuasive to moderate and fatigued audiences than binary, either-or messaging.shared approach: Civil Discourse Through Structured Dialogue →
- Common Identity and Shared Belonging 22 orgsmethodology: common_identityBy fostering a shared sense of identity and belonging across social differences, we reduce polarization and strengthen democratic resilience, because people are more likely to engage constructively when they see others as part of a common community.shared approach: Civil Discourse Through Structured Dialogue →
- Engaging the Exhausted Majority to Reduce Polarization 22 orgsmethodology: exhausted_majority_frameworkBy focusing on the 'Exhausted Majority'—the non-extremist, polarization-fatigued majority—we shift societal dynamics away from division, because mobilizing this group creates space for moderation, shared values, and collective action that counters extremist narratives.shared approach: Civil Discourse Through Structured Dialogue →
- Context-Specific Resilience Buildingmethodology: context-specific resilience buildingBy tailoring resilience strategies to national and regional contexts, we create more effective interventions against social fracturing, because locally grounded approaches reflect unique cultural, political, and social dynamics that universal models may overlook.
- Evidence-Based Intervention and Scalingmethodology: evidence_based_scalingBy grounding programs in rigorous, interdisciplinary research and scaling them through strategic partnerships, we produce sustainable societal impact because effective interventions are more likely to succeed when they are both empirically validated and implemented at systemic levels.