The Common Sense Fund Inc
Greenwich, Connecticut · EIN 133157570 · Private foundation
The Common Sense Fund Inc is a Connecticut-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.5M in annual giving against $27.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 232 grants for The Common Sense Fund Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Common Sense Fund Inc funds
The Common Sense Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, low-income communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECT DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO SELECTED AND APPROVED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ISRAEL. | New York, NY | $1.0M | 2024 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECT DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO SELECTED AND APPROVED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ISRAEL. | New York, NY | $325K | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECT DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO SELECTED AND APPROVED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ISRAEL. | New York, NY | $272K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Common Sense Fund Inc
The Common Sense Fund Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at commonsensefund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Common Sense Fund Inc
- Does The Common Sense Fund Inc accept grant applications?
- The Common Sense Fund Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Common Sense Fund Inc fund?
- The Common Sense Fund Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Pef Israel Endowment Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Common Sense Fund Inc give in grants?
- The Common Sense Fund Inc reported $2.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.2M over 232 grants.
- Where is The Common Sense Fund Inc located?
- The Common Sense Fund Inc is based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133157570.
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