COMMON SENSE SOCIETY
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports conservative educational initiatives and events, primarily in Washington, DC, funding organizations that promote free markets, individual liberty, and democratic values.
Grants (Last Year)
$0
Total Grants on File
9
Recipients Funded
4
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $273,303 | 4 | $68,326 |
| 2022 | $436,000 | 3 | $145,333 |
| 2021 | $120,000 | 2 | $60,000 |
Top Grant Recipients
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Richmond, VA
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
WASHINGTON, DC
Officers & Trustees
From 2023 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 3 filing years)
CHRISTOPHER BEDFORD
SENIOR FELLOW & EDITOR
JOEL BOWERS
VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN US
CHRISTINE EMERY
VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT
ELIZABETH STIFF
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
AUSTIN STONE
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
PAIGE HANSON
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
ALEXANDRE PESEY
DIRECTOR
SOPHIE SCRUTON
DIRECTOR
DAVID TALBOT
SECRETARY & TREASURER, EXECUTIVE VP
MARION SMITH
PRESIDENT AND C.E.O.
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IRS Filing History
COMMON SENSE SOCIETY has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 3 years, spanning 2021 to 2023.
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