Common Stream Inc #0745935
Preselected recipients only
Common Stream Inc #0745935 is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.0 million in 64 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $2.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.0 million
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$18.0 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 57 | $21.9 million |
| 2024 | $6.0 million | 64 | $18.0 million |
How to apply
Common Stream Inc #0745935 says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Common Stream Inc #0745935 funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $120,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28 | $3.8 million |
| Alaska | 5 | $380,000 |
| New York | 5 | $265,000 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $200,000 |
| California | 3 | $160,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $160,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $130,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $90,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MWC Foundation Inc | General fund | $2.1 million |
| Mass Senior Action Council | General fund | $105,000 |
| Alaska Center Education Fund | Youth organizing & leadership development | $90,000 |
| Alaska Community Action on Toxics | General fund | $90,000 |
| Arise for Social Justice | General fund | $90,000 |
| Boston Tenant Coalition | General fund | $90,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Stopping offshore drilling | $90,000 |
| New World Foundation | To support the climate fund | $90,000 |
| Vermont Workers Center | General fund | $90,000 |
| Women's Institute for Leadership Development | General fund | $90,000 |
| Alaska Conservation Foundation | To support the rapid response fund | $80,000 |
| Center of Labor Education and Research | General fund | $80,000 |
| Chinese Progressive Association | General fund | $80,000 |
| City Lifevida Urbana | General fund | $80,000 |
| Direct Action for Rights and Equality | General fund | $80,000 |
| Dogwood Alliance Inc | General fund | $80,000 |
| Kentucky Coalition | Canary project and new energy transition project | $80,000 |
| Maine People's Resource Center | General fund | $80,000 |
| Seventh Generation Fund | Land defenders, water protectors program | $80,000 |
| Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund | General fund | $75,000 |
| Third Sector New England | General fund | $75,000 |
| Hyams Foundation | For support of the ella baker young adult fellowship program | $70,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | To support the purchase of land for wilderness sanctuaries | $70,000 |
| Philadelphia Student Union | General fund | $70,000 |
| Sitka Conservation Society | General fund | $70,000 |
| Statewide Organizing for Community Enpowerment Resource Project | Coalfield transition, renewable energy project | $70,000 |
| Youth United for Change | General fund | $70,000 |
| Alternatives for Community and Environment Inc | New england united for justice | $60,000 |
| Alternatives for Community and Environment Inc | General fund | $60,000 |
| Bikes Not Bombs | For support of the bicyclists for community action project | $60,000 |
| Caaav Organizing Asian Communities | General fund | $60,000 |
| Centro Presente Inc | General fund | $60,000 |
| Families for Justice As Healing | General fund | $60,000 |
| Farmworker Association of Florida | General fund | $60,000 |
| Lowlander Center | General fund | $60,000 |
| National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | General fund | $60,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | General fund | $60,000 |
| Out Now | General fund | $60,000 |
| Providence Student Union | General fund | $60,000 |
| Providence Youth and Student Movement | General fund | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julia Satti Cosentino
- Valerie A Moore
- John A McBrine
Questions people ask
Does Common Stream Inc #0745935 accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Common Stream Inc #0745935 give?
$6.0 million in tax year 2024, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Common Stream Inc #0745935?
Its 2024 filing lists Julia Satti Cosentino (President / Director), Valerie A Moore (Treasurer / Director) and John A McBrine (Clerk / Director).
What does Common Stream Inc #0745935 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.