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Also known as: C/O NUTTER MCCLENNEN & FISH LLP
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Common Stream Inc. is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Nutter Mcclennen & Fish Llp. It holds total assets of $7.4M. Annual income is reported at $5.3M. Total assets have decreased from $21M in 2011 to $7.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Common Stream Inc. has made 112 grants totaling $8.4M, with a median grant of $30K. The foundation has distributed between $4M and $4.4M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2.7M, with an average award of $75K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Alaska, New York, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$155K
Largest Grant
$5.6M
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Common Stream Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 112 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, AK, NY.
Common Stream Inc. has distributed a total of $8.4M across 112 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $75K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2.7M.
Common Stream Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Common Stream Inc. is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Satti Cosentino | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Valerie A Moore | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John A Mcbrine | CLERK | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
112
Total Giving
$8.4M
Average Grant
$75K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwc Foundation IncGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $2.3M | 2023 |
| Alternatives For Community And Environment IncGENERAL FUND | Roxbury, MA | $70K | 2023 |
| Respecting Aboriginal Values And Environmental NeedsBEAVER LAKE CREEK CAMP/GRASSY NARROWS CAMPAIGN | Victoria | $60K | 2023 |
| New World FoundationPOOLED FRACKING FUND | New York, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| Alaska Community Action On ToxicsEJ SUMMIT AND WIDENING OF THE WILD | Anchorage, AK | $45K | 2023 |
| Arise For Social JusticeGENERAL FUND | Springfield, MA | $45K | 2023 |
| Kentucky CoalitionCANARY PROJECT AND NEW ENERGY TRANSITION PROJECT | Louisville, KY | $40K | 2023 |
| Chinese Progressive AssociationGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| City Lifevida UrbanaGENERAL FUND | Jamaica Plain, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Southern Partners FundDIRECT SUPPORT TO GRANTEES/YOUNG LEADERS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE | Atlanta, GA | $40K | 2023 |
| Direct Action For Rights And EqualityGENERAL FUND | Providence, RI | $40K | 2023 |
| Seventh Generation FundLAND DEFENDERS, WATER PROTECTORS PROGRAM | Mckinleyville, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Dogwood Alliance IncGENERAL FUND | Asheville, NC | $40K | 2023 |
| Berkshire Environmental Action TeamNO FRACKED GAS IN MASS | Pittsfield, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Maine People'S Resource CenterGENERAL FUND | Portland, ME | $40K | 2023 |
| Alaska Conservation FoundationTO SUPPORT THE RAPID RESPONSE FUND | Anchorage, AK | $40K | 2023 |
| Center Of Labor Education And ResearchMASSACHUSETTS JOBS WITH JUSTICE / STUDENT IMMIGRANT MOVEMENT | Jamaica Plain, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Citizens For Safe Water Around BadgerGENERAL FUND | Merrimac, WI | $35K | 2023 |
| Mass Senior Action CouncilGENERAL FUND | Quincy, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Student UnionGENERAL FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $35K | 2023 |
| Youth United For ChangeGENERAL FUND | Philadelphia, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Statewide Organizing For Community Enpowerment Resource ProjectCOALFIELD TRANSITION, RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT | Knoxville, TN | $35K | 2023 |
| Northeast Wilderness TrustTO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR WILDERNESS SANCTUARIES | Montpelier, VT | $35K | 2023 |
| Bikes Not BombsYOUTH ORGANIZING | Jamaica Plain, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Boston Tenant CoalitionGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiversitySTOPPING OFFSHORE DRILLING | Tucson, AZ | $30K | 2023 |
| Families For Justice As HealingGENERAL FUND | Roxbury, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Farmworker Association Of FloridaGENERAL FUND | Apopka, FL | $30K | 2023 |
| National Network For Immigrant And Refugee RightsGENERAL FUND | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Neighbor To NeighborGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Providence Youth And Student MovementGENERAL FUND | Providence, RI | $30K | 2023 |
| Vermont Workers CenterGENERAL FUND | Burlington, VT | $30K | 2023 |
| Lowlander CenterCOASTAL COMMUNITIES COLLABORATIVE | Gray, LA | $30K | 2023 |
| Coalition For Social Justice Education FundGENERAL FUND | New Bedford, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| GreenrootsGENERAL FUND | Chelsea, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| The City SchoolYOUTH JUSTICE AND POWER UNION | Dorchester, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Theater OffensiveSUPPORT THE TRUE COLORS PROJECT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Eastern Woodland LacrosseGRANT TO 7 DIRECTIONS OF SERVICE | Mebane, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Mass Immigrant And Refugee Advocacy CoalitionBUILDING POWER TOGETHER PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Third Sector New EnglandCENTER TO SUPPORT IMMIGRANT ORGANIZING | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Providence Student UnionGENERAL FUND | Providence, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Alaska Center Education FundGENERAL FUND | Anchorage, AK | $20K | 2023 |
| Restore The North WoodsGENERAL FUND | Westford, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Centro Presente IncGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Virginia OrganizingPROTECT OUR WATER, HERITAGE, RIGHTS | Vcharlottesville, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| West Virginia Rivers CoalitionSPECIAL INITIATIVE | Charleston, WV | $20K | 2023 |
| Caaav Organizing Asian CommunitiesGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Markets FoundationPROTECTING OUR WATERS | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Out NowGENERAL FUND | Springfield, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Mountain AdvocatesSPECIAL INITIATIVE | Lewisburg, WV | $15K | 2023 |