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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3415415

COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC

Tax-exempt · MANSFIELD, TX 76063

Financials

$140K$184K2023$193K$208K2024$211K$169K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$210,823$168,627$42,196$137,225$0$137,225
December 31, 2024990-EZ$193,157$208,069-$14,912$95,029–$95,029
December 31, 2023990-EZ$139,708$183,991-$44,283$109,941–$109,941
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,188
Membership dues
$203
Program service revenue
$196,276
Investment income
$359
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$10,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$10,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$895
Program services (functional)
$168,627

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$95,029
Total assets, end of year
$137,225
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$137,225
Net assets without donor restrictions
$137,225
Gross receipts
$210,823
Employees
0
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LIZ WRIGHTTREASURER
Officer
2$10,000
JIM HAMPTONPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
AMANDA ROGERS KOWALSKISECRETARY
Officer
2$0
KATIE FLOWERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARILYN HARRISMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SUZY HERRMANNMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JULIE SHEFFLERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ZACH SHELTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANDREW HUDSONVICE PRESIDE
Officer
2$0
ISAAC ADEYEMIMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JUSTIN KETTLERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KAY KLENZENDORFMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBIN ROWEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LIZ WRIGHTTREASURER4$10,000
JIM HAMPTONPRESIDENT2$0
KELLY MYERSVICE PRESIDE2$0
AMANDA ROGERS KOWALSKISECRETARY2$0
KATIE FLOWERSMEMBER2$0
VICKY HALEMEMBER2$0
MARILYN HARRISMEMBER2$0
SUZY HERRMANNMEMBER2$0
JULIE SHEFFLERMEMBER2$0
TRAVIS MODRALLMEMBER2$0
ZACH SHELTONMEMBER2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LIZ WRIGHTTREASURER4$10,000
JIM HAMPTONPRESIDENT2$0
KELLY MYERSVICE PRESIDE2$0
PAULETTE CIESYNSKISECRETARY2$0
HEATHER CARSONMEMBER2$0
SHANE CAVITTMEMBER2$0
VICKY HALEMEMBER2$0
MARILYN HARRISMEMBER2$0
SUZY HERRMANNMEMBER2$0
JERRY RITCHIEMEMBER2$0
AMANDA ROGERSMEMBER2$0
ROBIN ROWEMEMBER2$0
JULIE SHEFFLERMEMBER2$0
ZACH SHELTONMEMBER2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1049, MANSFIELD, TX 76063-0140
In care of
% TERESA SHERWOOD
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
PO BOX 1049, Mansfield TX 76063
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LIZ WRIGHT, PO BOX 1049, MANSFIELD, TX 76063
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Common Ground Network Inc, PO BOX 1049, Mansfield TX 76063
Signed the 990
LIZ WRIGHT, TREASURER
Phone
(682) 259-4872
Return prepared by
RHODES OSIEK PATYK & COMPANY LLP

Mission

PROVIDE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH FOOD AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FEED THE KIDS PROGRAM IS A YEAR ROUND PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS WITH LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES AND CHURCHES, IN ORDER TO GET FOOD INTO THE HANDS OF FAMILIES THAT NEED ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED THROUGH COMMON GROUND MEMBERS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, MANY LOCAL BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE CITIZENS. FEED THE KID FOR SUMMER PROVIDES BAGS FILLED WITH NUTRITIOUS CHILD FRIENDLY FOODS TO CHILDREN IN THE MANSFIELD ISD WHO QUALIFY THROUGH THE FREE AND REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THIS ALLOWS CHILDREN TO PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHILE THEIR PARENTS ARE AWAY FROM HOME WORKING, FEEDING APPROXIMATELY 1,300 CHILDREN PER WEEK AT FOOD PANTRIES ACROSS THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
    Expenses $103,498
  • FEED THE KIDS BACKPACK PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES BAGS OF FOOD TO MISD SCHOOLS THAT HAVE IDENTIFIED CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF NOT RECEIVING MEAL OVER THE WEEKEND DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. COMMON GROUND MEMBER MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE SCHOOLS TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD COMES TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY MORNING READY TO LEARN. THE WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM OPERATES DURING REGULAR 33 WEEKS A SCHOOL YEAR AND FEEDS APPROXIMATELY 625 CHILDREN PER WEEK.
    Expenses $35,415
  • CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EACH YEAR A NETWORK OF CHURCHES AND CIVIC GROUPS "ADOPT" GROUPS OF CHILDREN THAT PROVIDE GIFTS AND CLOTHING TO EACH CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT IS IN NEED. THE COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC QUALIFIES FAMILIES THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS IN OCTOBER THAT IS PROMOTED WITHIN MANSFIELD ISD. ONCE FAMILIES HAVE BEEN APPROVED, THEIR INFORMATION IS DISTRIBUTED TO CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE THE NEEDS FOR THE FAMILY DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. EACH PROGRAM IS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT BUT EVERY FAMILY IS SURE TO FEEL THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT. SCHOOL SUPPLIES EACH FALL COMMON GROUND NETWORK, INC. PARTNERS WITH THE MANSFIELD ISD IN PROVIDING THOUSANDS OF PENCILS, FOLDERS, GLUE STICKS AND MORE TO FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY WHO WOULD OTHERWISE STRUGGLE TO PROVIDE THEIR STUDENTS WITH NECESSARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES. HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES. DISTRIBUTION IS THE SECOND SATURDAY OF AUGUST AND IS HOSTED AT THE MANSFIELD BACK TO SCHOOL BASH.
    Expenses $29,714

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
94-3415415
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$137,225
Income (IRS master file)
$210,823

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$210,823$168,627$137,225XML
990-EZDecember 2024$193,157$208,069$95,029XML
990-EZDecember 2023$139,708$183,991$109,941XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Common Ground Network Inc
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 94-3415415).

Questions about COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC

What is the EIN of COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC is 94-3415415.
Is COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LIZ WRIGHT.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,000 (LIZ WRIGHT, TREASURER).
How much revenue does COMMON GROUND NETWORK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $210,823, expenses of $168,627 and total assets of $137,225 at year end.

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