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Nonprofit · EIN 93-2352338

COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Financials

$232K$174K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$231,714$174,336$57,378$57,378$0$57,378
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$216,100
Program service revenue
$15,614
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$84,360
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$84,360
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$14,468
Accounting fees
$9,655
Program services (functional)
$153,406
Management and general (functional)
$20,930

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$57,378
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$57,378
Net assets without donor restrictions
$57,378
Gross receipts
$231,714
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
DE

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chris StanleyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
35$52,860
Pete McGinnisDirector
Trustee or director
20$31,500
Chris MarstonSecretary Treasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris YabonskiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
535B E BRADDOCK RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2161
In care of
% CHRIS MARSTON
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO Box 26141, Alexandria VA 22313
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Chris Stanley, 9480 Main St PMB 1001, Fairfax, VA 22031
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Chris Stanley, PO Box 26141, Alexanrdria VA 22313
Signed the 990
Chris Stanley, President
Phone
(703) 558-9063
Return prepared by
Election CFO LLC

Mission

The Common Sense Policy Institute works to inform the American public of dysfunction in the government by identifying government waste, fraud, and abuse through engaging in nonpartisan analysis, study, and research relating to government efficiency.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Used nonpartisan analysis, study and research relating to government waste, fraud and abuse to develop policy proposals and inform the public through media coverage to support efficient and effective government operations rooted in common sense.
    Expenses $153,406

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
93-2352338
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$57,378
Income (IRS master file)
$231,714

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$231,714$174,336$57,378XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Chris Stanley
December 31, 2023≤ $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 93-2352338).

Questions about COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE is 93-2352338.
Is COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE 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 SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Chris Stanley.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,860 (Chris Stanley, President).
How much revenue does COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $231,714, expenses of $174,336 and total assets of $57,378 at year end.

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