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The Common Good Inc

EIN 82-4458593 · Tulsa, OK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COMMON GOOD WORKS TO ASSIST LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN NORTHWEST TULSA THROUGH FIVE ESSENTIAL INITIATIVES: EDUCATION, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, MENTAL HEALTH, ADVOCACY AND SPORTS PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
58
Volunteers
158
Highest pay
$108,638, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $113,819 spent. SENIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM: WE HOST 40 TO 50 SENIOR ADULTS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD EACH MORNING AT OUR WORK OUT ROOM AND CAFE. THE SENIORS HAVE EXERCISE PROGRAMS, HAVE ACCESS TO OUR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, AND ARE FED EITHER A MEAL OR SNACK EACH MORNING. THIS HELPS BUILD COMMUNITY FOR THE SENIORS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING HEALTHY CHOICES FOR THEM. WE ALSO HAVE SENIORS WALKING IN THE GYM, PLAYING TABLE TENNIS, WORKING PUZZLES, CARDS AND DOMINOS MOST MORNINGS.
  2. $726,201 spent. AFTERSCHOOL LEARNING CENTER: THE COMMON GOOD HAS AN AFTERSCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AT WAYMAN TISDALE ACADEMY, A PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN TULSA SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE LEARNING CENTER IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY "TRAUMA" THAT AFFECTS THEIR LEARNING AND EMOTIONAL STATE. WE TYPICALLY HAVE 80 CHILDREN EVERY SCHOOL DAY FOR 3 HOURS AFTERSCHOOL. THE CHILDREN'S AGES ARE 7 THROUGH 11 OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGES.
  3. $170,983 spent. SPORTS PROGRAMS: THE COMMON GOOD STARTED THE YEAR WITH BASKETBALL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN THE WAYMAN TISDALE ACADEMY AREA. THE BASKETBALL PROGRAMS CONDUCTED LEAGUE PLAY FOR OVER 75 CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, WE HELD SOCCER PRACTICE AND TEAM GAMES DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER WITH OVER 50 KIDS PARTICIPATING. WE HAVE "OPEN GYM" NIGHT FIVE NIGHTS A WEEK FOR YOUNGER KIDS AND FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED KIDS. IN ADDITION, SPORTS ARE INTRODUCED TO OUR KIDS ATTENDING THE AFTERSCHOOL LEARNING CENTER EACH DAY.
  4. $9,876 spent. HEALTH EQUITY AND NUTRITION: THE COMMON GOOD ADDRESSES DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD THAT RESULT IN UNEQUAL HEALTH OUTCOMES. TCG PRODUCES FRESH VEGETABLES IN A GROW POD AND THROUGH COMMUNITY GARDENS TO DISTRIBUTE TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. IN ADDITION, WE PARTNER WITH OTHER NON PROFITS TO PROVIDE OVER 400 FAMILIES A MONTH WITH FRESH VEGETABLES BOTH GROWN FROM OUR FACILITIES AND PROVIDED BY OTHER LOCAL SUPPLIERS.
  5. HEALTH EQUITY AND NUTRITION: THE COMMON GOOD ADDRESSES DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD THAT RESULT IN UNEQUAL HEALTH OUTCOMES. TCG PRODUCES FRESH VEGETABLES IN A GROW POD AND THROUGH COMMUNITY GARDENS TO DISTRIBUTE TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. IN ADDITION, WE PARTNER WITH OTHER NON PROFITS TO PROVIDE OVER 400 FAMILIES A MONTH WITH FRESH VEGETABLES BOTH GROWN FROM OUR FACILITIES AND PROVIDED BY OTHER LOCAL SUPPLIERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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