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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3423505

COMMON GROUND WORKS INC

Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

Financials

$293K$39K2023$649K$296K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMON GROUND WORKS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$648,984$295,936$353,048$633,948$0$633,948
December 31, 2023990$292,983$39,485$253,498$285,848$0$285,848
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$635,833
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$13,151
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$235,817
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$235,817
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$18,181
Travel
$8,488
Program services (functional)
$295,936

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$280,900
Total assets, end of year
$633,948
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$633,948
Gross receipts
$648,984
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
WI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Erin MillerExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stefanie EbbensExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
45$23,192
Dorothy Walker CooperDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Frank Finch IIIDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Kevin KaneDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Kirk La DuDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Bob MassonDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Sharon RoseDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Tracy WilliamsDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Robert ConnollyPresident
Officer
8$0
Will DavisSecretary
Officer
6$0
Brenda McMurtryVice President
Officer
6$0
Jim WespTreasurer
Officer
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1105 N WAVERLY PL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-3428
In care of
% BOB CONNOLLY
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
1034 E Ogden Ave, Milwaukee WI 53202
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Bob Connolly, 1105 N Waverly Place, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Robert J Connolly, 1034 E Ogden Ave, Milwaukee WI 53202
Signed the 990
Robert Connolly, President
Phone
(414) 491-5910

Mission

Common Ground Works Inc provides workforce development of recovery support and health related services that improve economic stability and quality of life for individuals and families in the community

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Common Ground Works Inc provides workforce development of recovery support and health related services that improve economic stability and quality of life for individuals and families in the community
    Expenses $295,936
  • Workforce Development to eradicate poverty. Provided job training, employment placement, and supportive services to individuals facing barriers to employment. Services included skills training, case management, and employer partnerships.0
  • Common Ground Works Inc provides workforce development of recovery support and health related services that improve economic stability and quality of life for individuals and families in the community0

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-3423505
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$633,948
Income (IRS master file)
$648,984

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$648,984$295,936$633,948XML
990December 2023$292,983$39,485$285,848XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Robert J Connolly
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-3423505).

Questions about COMMON GROUND WORKS INC

What is the EIN of COMMON GROUND WORKS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMON GROUND WORKS INC is 88-3423505.
Is COMMON GROUND WORKS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to COMMON GROUND WORKS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMON GROUND WORKS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COMMON GROUND WORKS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COMMON GROUND WORKS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COMMON GROUND WORKS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bob Connolly.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMON GROUND WORKS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COMMON GROUND WORKS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $648,984, expenses of $295,936 and total assets of $633,948 at year end.

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