Common Vision
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Common Vision is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California, registered in 2013, with $603,858 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2620 California St, Berkeley, CA, 94703 EIN 80-0615097 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$604K
▼ 34.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$609K
Net assets
-$149K
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 Vision— 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 Vision: 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 Vision— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Vision: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2620 California St, Berkeley, CA, 94703
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $119K (FY2014) to $604K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $371KNet assets -$149K
Operating margin
-0.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$223K
Total liabilities
$371K
Net assets
-$149K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $603,858▼34.4% | $608,878▼39.9% | -$148,553▼1554% | $222,768▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $921,110▼30.6% | $1,012,576▼55.2% | $10,218▼90.0% | $191,911▼20.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,326,314▼71.3% | $2,259,561▼43.1% | $101,684▼90.2% | $240,952▼77.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,627,683▲202% | $3,973,029▲232% | $1,034,932▲172% | $1,057,070▲177% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,530,105▲2304% | $1,195,064▲944% | $380,278▲7342% | $382,215▲7380% | 990 |
| 2019 | $63,659▼30.0% | $114,424▼12.1% | $5,110▼90.9% | $5,110▼90.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $90,905▼58.3% | $130,112▼41.8% | $56,275▼41.1% | $56,275▼41.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $217,755▲79.9% | $223,547▲27.5% | $95,482▼5.4% | $95,482▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $121,071▼47.6% | $175,320▲26.1% | $100,911▼35.0% | $100,911▼35.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $231,152▲94.5% | $139,027▲7.5% | $155,160▲146% | $155,160▲146% | 990 |
| 2014 | $118,871 | $129,378 | $63,120 | $63,120 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $738K total
17 grants to Common Vision totaling $738K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $21,009 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food and equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community & prevent hunger | 2023 | $14,541 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food and equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community & prevent hunger | 2023 | $10,055 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2022 | $60,694 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food & equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community and prevent hunger | 2022 | $21,724 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $20,097 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food & equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community and prevent hunger | 2022 | $14,692 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2021 | $131,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For growing together for general operating support | 2021 | $16,148 |
| Share Our Strength | Childhood hunger programs | 2020 | $180,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, fbo: growing together project, oakland school gardens, fbo: growing together project | 2020 | $77,500 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For growing together | 2020 | $71,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to engage alameda, richmond, and oakland youth in hands-on tree planting and outdoor learning projects that cultivate useful skill and character development, and environmental literacy. advised - to build organizational resiliency through partnership development and fiscal sponsorship. | 2020 | $35,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Common Vision a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Common Vision is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 80-0615097, based in Berkeley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Common Vision's EIN?
- Common Vision's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 80-0615097.
- How much revenue does Common Vision report?
- Common Vision reported $603,858 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Common Vision have?
- CharityIndex grades Common Vision D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Common Vision (EIN 80-0615097) 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.