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COMMON SCHOOL INC

EIN: 04-2428995 · AMHERST, MA 01004-2248 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 59 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 93/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 88/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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COMMON SCHOOL INC logo
80
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

The mission of The Common School is to engage students in a transformative, progressive education that cultivates a love of learning, critical thinking, compassion for others, and a deep commitment to social justice and the environment.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$2.8M
Total Revenue
$2.7M
Total Expenses
$2.8M
Net Assets
74
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 79.7%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 12.48x
Liability-to-Asset 27.0%
Revenue Diversification 93.1%
Executive Compensation $180K
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CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
80 / 100
93
Financial
82
Reliability
93
Effectiveness
50
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 93
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 82
Program Effectiveness (25%) 93
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 50

161 served annually $20K per beneficiary 2 programs 81 staff

IRS Verified Form 990 on File 90% Data Complete
Impact
2 programs
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
At The Common School, we empower children ages 3 to 12 to become critical thinkers and joyful learne 100 $30,000.00 — Per Year
Tuition assistance is provided by The Common School for approximately 60% of enrolled students. 61 $10,327.87 — Per Year
Geographic Reach
Local 100%
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $2.8M $2.7M $2.8M 79.7% 74
2023 $2.6M $2.6M $2.7M 80.0% 69
2022 $3.1M $2.5M $2.6M 80.6% 76
2021 $2.0M $2.2M N/A — 42
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Organization Details
EIN
04-2428995
State
MA
City
AMHERST
ZIP
01004-2248
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1971
Foundation Code
11
Form 990
On File
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