irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $28KOCTOBER EVENT.(1)-THE FED INFLATION - AND ECONOMIC GROWTH- WITH ALAN BINDER.
- #2 $20KNOVEMBER EVENTS.(1)-MIDTERM ELECTION PANEL - WITH RACHEL BITECOFER, CHARLIE COOK AND, MATTHEW DOWD, MODERATED BY JOHN HARWOOD.(2)- FREEDOM ON FIRE SCREENING - WITH EVGENY AFINEEVSKY, DIRECTOR.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
American Renewal Project
Series of events and conversations exploring ideas for national renewal, featuring leaders like Rahm Emanuel to discuss governance, economic reform, and civic trust.
Inside Trump’s West Wing
Exclusive briefing with Chris Whipple on governance and decision-making in the Trump administration, based on insider interviews.
TCGF Town Hall: America at the Crossroads
Forum bringing together political figures, journalists, and policy thinkers for public dialogue on democratic renewal and national direction.
The Epstein Files: The Truth They Tried to Bury
Discussion with Amy Wallace on Virginia Giuffre’s memoir and systemic failures in protecting victims, emphasizing accountability and justice.
The Stolen Generation
Event featuring journalist Haley Cohen Gilliland discussing Argentina’s history of state violence and the Abuelas’ fight for justice, linking historical trauma to current democratic concerns.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Award recognition for civic contributions through the American Spirit AwardsRecognizes individuals annually for contributions to public affairs and civic life in categories such as Courage in Journalism, Distinguished Public Service, Citizen Activism, Activism in the Arts, Thought Leadership, and Changemaker Scholarship, with documented awardees from 2011 through 2019.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Conduct and publish nonpartisan public opinion researchConducts national surveys on political division, civility, and areas of national unity, such as a 2024 survey of 1,000 U.S. voters, and publishes comparative policy reports like "America’s Report Card © Democracy," which evaluates U.S. democracy against other nations in areas including economy, defense, and health.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitate member engagement and networkingCreated a Member Wall to connect members, speakers, and supporters by sharing their recent works, publications, and upcoming events, fostering community and collaboration among participants in the organization’s initiatives.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Host public forums and events on public policy and politicsOrganizes and hosts forums, panel discussions, town halls, and screenings featuring thought leaders, political figures, journalists, and civic leaders to engage the public in dialogue on American renewal, national unity, and the political system. Events have covered topics such as inflation, economic growth, national security, midterms elections, and historical human rights movements, with participation from high-profile individuals like Alan Binder, Rachel Bitecofer, Charlie Cook, Matthew Dowd, and Governor Terry McAuliffe.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce and distribute a podcast on politics, history, and cultureProduces a podcast that features recordings of events, forums, and conversations on politics, history, and culture, extending public access to its programming and amplifying discourse on civic life and democratic renewal.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$392K
Contributions & grants$244K62%
Program service revenue$147K38%
Investment income$2720%
Other revenue$558
expenses
Total expenses$511K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$245K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$102K
Cash$102K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$92K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.0%
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Alan Binder Partner — Featured speaker at an October 2022 event on inflation and economic growth.
- American Compass Partner — Featured panelist Adam Mockler participated in a TCGF Town Hall on American renewal.
- Apple Podcasts Partner — Distributes The Common Good Podcast
- Charlie Cook Partner — Panelist at a November 2022 midterm election discussion.
- Emerson College Polling Partner — Collaborated on the 2024 Common Good Survey on Division
- Evgeny Afinievsky Partner — Director and participant in a November 2022 screening of "Freedom on Fire".
- Federal Hall National Memorial Partner — Partnered on events, initiatives, and programs related to historical and civic engagement.
- General Theological Seminary Partner — References affiliation with the General Theological Seminary through member James Ferrari's past residence and connection to the institution.
- Google Podcasts Partner — Distributes The Common Good Podcast
- John Harwood Partner — Moderator of a November 2022 midterm election panel.
- Matthew Dowd Partner — Panelist at a November 2022 midterm election discussion.
- NewsGuard Partner — Includes Steven Brill, Co-CEO of NewsGuard, as a member of its Honorary Advisory Board.
- Open Society Institute Partner — Collaborates with individuals affiliated with the Open Society Institute, such as Ellen Chesler, who previously served as a senior fellow and program director there.
- Pollock Cohen Partner — Engages members from Pollock Cohen, such as Steve Cohen, in featured interviews and public discussions.
- Rachel Bitecofer Partner — Panelist at a November 2022 midterm election discussion.
- Show Coalition Network — Predecessor organization from which The Common Good evolved, originally formed by entertainment and business professionals.
- Soundcloud Partner — Distributes The Common Good Podcast
- Spotify Partner — Distributes The Common Good Podcast
- Terry McAuliffe Partner — Featured speaker in a 2020 conversation on the political landscape.
- The Common Good Partner — Interns work closely with staff to produce and publicize speaker events and conduct outreach.
strategies · 2
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.
- Civic Renewal Through Government Effectivenessmethodology: civic-renewal-through-government-effectivenessBy demonstrating that democratic government can deliver tangible results, we restore public trust and national unity because functional governance reinforces citizen confidence in democratic institutions.
- Civil Dialogue Across Political Dividesmethodology: civil_dialogueBy convening activists and citizens with opposing views in structured, nonpartisan conversations, we reduce polarization and strengthen democratic participation because sustained dialogue fosters mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving.