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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0862874

THE COMMONS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · L COMPTON, RI 02837

Financials

$1.5M$61K2024$1.5M$70K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE COMMONS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,527,078$69,550$1,457,528$2,885,025$10,402$2,874,623
December 31, 2024990$1,478,653$61,311$1,417,342$1,415,105$0$1,415,105
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,482,047
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$45,031
Net gain from sales of assets
-$827
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$19,134
Program services (functional)
$23,410
Management and general (functional)
$39,577
Fundraising (functional)
$6,563

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,415,105
Total assets, end of year
$2,885,025
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,402
Net assets, end of year
$2,874,623
Publicly traded securities
$2,589
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,664,533
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,210,090
Gross receipts
$2,037,143
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
RI

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
PETER ALDRICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
JOSEPH AZRACKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
25$0
EDWARD BURNETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
NATHANIAL HOWECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
JAMES LOCKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
AMY MOONEYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARK REICHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
SUSAN TAYLORTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
DEBORAH WILEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PETER ALDRICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
JOSEPH AZRACKCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
NATHANIAL HOWESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JAMES LOCKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
AMY MOONEYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARK REICHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN TAYLORTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEBORAH WILEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 152, L COMPTON, RI 02837-0152
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SUSAN TAYLOR, 15 HOLLY LANE, LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Signed the 990
SUSAN TAYLOR, TREASURER
Phone
(401) 225-8286
Return prepared by
MYSTIC ACCOUNTING GROUP LLP

Mission

THE COMMONS FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS FOR THOSE INTEGRAL TO THE TOWN'S VIBRANCYFOCUSING ON ATTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP AND RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS, SENIORS,AND THE LOCAL WORKFORCE. WE ACCELERATE PROGRESS BY SUPPORTING HOMEOWNERS, FOUNDATION-LED INITIATIVES TO CREATE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, WHILE PROVIDING ESSENTIAL EDUCATION ON THE FINANCIAL PATH TO LONG-TERM HOUSING AND ECONOMIC STABILITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • "TCF HOME PROGRAM: THIS IS OUR PRIMARY DEVELOPMENT ARM, FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE HOUSING STOCK AVAILABLE TO OUR PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES. WE IDENTIFY AND ACQUIRE STRATEGIC LAND OR EXISTING STRUCTURES-SUCH AS THE 209 LONG HIGHWAY PROJECT- TO CREATE NEW OR REFURBISH HOMES THAT "FIT" THE LOCAL LANDSCAPE AND SELL THEM AT BELOW MARKET RATES.
    Expenses $7,618
  • "TCF LOAN PROGRAM: THE TCF LOAN PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS SEEKING TO BUILD, BUY OR RENOVATE HOMES. LOAN PURPOSES INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, OR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE.
    Expenses $13,757
  • "TCF EDUCATION PROGRAM: WE PROVIDE A PUBLIC FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES. THIS PROGRAM EQUIPS PROSPECTIVE BUYERS AND HOMEOWNERS WITH THE TOOLS TO MANAGE PERSONAL FINANCES AND NAVIGATE WORKING WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, ENSURING THEY ARE PREPARED FOR LONG-TERM HOMEOWNERSHIP. ATTENDEES AT OUR WORKSHOPS HAVE INCLUDED LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, EDUCATORS, RETIREES, LOCAL WORKERS, AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. IN 2025, WE HELD THE FIRST OF FOUR PLANNED SESSIONS: CREDIT 101
    Expenses $2,035

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, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-0862874
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)
$2,885,025
Income (IRS master file)
$2,037,143

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,527,078$69,550$2,885,025IRS
990December 2024$1,478,653$61,311$1,415,105XML

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 99-0862874).

Questions about THE COMMONS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE COMMONS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE COMMONS FOUNDATION is 99-0862874.
Is THE COMMONS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to THE COMMONS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE COMMONS FOUNDATION 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 THE COMMONS FOUNDATION 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 THE COMMONS FOUNDATION 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 THE COMMONS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SUSAN TAYLOR.
Who are the officers and directors of THE COMMONS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE COMMONS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,527,078, expenses of $69,550 and total assets of $2,885,025 at year end.

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