Common-a Users Group Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Common-a Users Group Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1969, with $2,045,018 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
332 S Michigan Ave Ll-c12, Chicago, IL, 60604 EIN 23-1001882 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 11.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
-$69K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Common-a Users Group Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Common-a Users Group Inc: 0 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Common-a Users Group Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Common-a Users Group Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.9M (FY2013) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $777KNet assets -$69K
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$707K
Total liabilities
$777K
Net assets
-$69K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,045,018▲11.8% | $2,020,336▲11.6% | -$69,319▲31.3% | $707,468▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,829,636▲8.9% | $1,809,797▲18.7% | -$100,832▲33.4% | $540,990▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,680,414▲52.6% | $1,524,493▲39.6% | -$151,466▲35.8% | $602,519▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,100,888▲12.4% | $1,092,009▼19.9% | -$235,792▼7.9% | $577,718▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $979,673▼45.6% | $1,363,667▼32.0% | -$218,543▼258% | $675,199▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,802,261▼2.7% | $2,006,242 | $138,644▼49.6% | $834,932▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,852,651▼4.2% | $2,005,736▼10.3% | $275,129▼44.4% | $872,516▼24.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,933,746▼2.1% | $2,235,284▲10.4% | $494,996▼32.8% | $1,152,719▼24.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,975,143▼0.8% | $2,024,537▲3.6% | $736,664▼2.1% | $1,524,110▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,990,334▲3.1% | $1,955,079▼7.6% | $752,129▼18.6% | $1,365,446▼19.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,931,392 | $2,115,066 | $923,769 | $1,704,782 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Common-a Users Group Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Common-a Users Group Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1001882, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is Common-a Users Group Inc's EIN?
- Common-a Users Group Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1001882.
- How much revenue does Common-a Users Group Inc report?
- Common-a Users Group Inc reported $2,045,018 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Common-a Users Group Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Common-a Users Group Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Common-a Users Group Inc (EIN 23-1001882) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.