Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Silver City, New Mexico, registered in 2004, with $410,792 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 416, Silver City, NM, 88062 EIN 20-1004201 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2023)
$411K
▲ 8.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$395K
Net assets
$972K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · +4% 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 Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability: 30 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A 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 Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability— 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 Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 416, Silver City, NM, 88062
- City
- Silver City
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $310K (FY2016) to $411K (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $201KNet assets $972K
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$201K
Net assets
$972K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $410,792▲8.5% | $394,646▲27.1% | $972,017▲9.2% | $1,172,915▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $378,545▲46.9% | $310,391▲38.0% | $889,806▲0.2% | $1,139,367▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $257,674▼4.4% | $224,910▲16.0% | $888,293▲4.7% | $1,061,966▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $269,424▲43.5% | $193,825▲1.1% | $848,420▲14.0% | $1,004,796▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $187,698▼39.4% | $191,641▼16.7% | $744,108▼3.3% | $905,057▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $309,806 | $229,975 | $769,744 | $896,133 | 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.
Grants received · $222K total
8 grants to Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability totaling $222K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $100,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Health & nutrition activity | 2023 | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $20,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,830 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Health activity | 2022 | $5,198 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2021 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2020 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1004201, based in Silver City, New Mexico. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability's EIN?
- Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1004201.
- How much revenue does Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability report?
- Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability reported $410,792 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability have?
- CharityIndex grades Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability (EIN 20-1004201) 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.