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Common Sense Institute

Public charity
DBA: % KRISTIN STROHM
Research & Policy · GREENWOOD VLG, CO · EIN 27-4253618

About

Common sense institute (CSI) is a NON-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of the economy. As a leading voice for free enterprise, CSI's mission is to examine the fiscal impacts of policies and educate voters on issues that impact their lives.

In care of Kristin Strohm

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Research & Policy
Employees
17
Volunteers
—

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-12-31
Revenue
$3.9M
Expenses
$3.5M
Assets
$837K
Liabilities
$178K

Financial history

$3.9M$2.0M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $3.9M · Avg: $1.4M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
$33K
Grants Given
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Address

6295 Greenwood Plaza BLVD STE 100
Greenwood VLG, CO, 80111-497

Governance

Voting board members5
Independent members5
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyNo
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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