# The Common Place

Youth development programs nonprofit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143. EIN 47-2143184. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The Common Place is a nonprofit organization that provides holistic support to children and their families in Southwest Philadelphia through educational programs, food sovereignty, community collaboration, and welcome.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/472143184/202523169349302502/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2015
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $765,373 | $925,367 | $145,015 | $135,015 | 22 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/472143184/202523169349302502/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $534,468 (58%), management $188,453 (20%), fundraising $202,446 (22%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $623,412, program fees $141,961, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 24 of 348 youth development nonprofits in Philadelphia.
- Revenue $765,373 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 502 youth development nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $158,046.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: about 326,963 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 702 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Philadelphia: 1,210 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/philadelphia
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is The Common Place's EIN?**

The Common Place's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2143184. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is The Common Place a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Common Place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to The Common Place tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Common Place as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does The Common Place do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "The Common Place is a nonprofit organization that provides holistic support to children and their families in Southwest Philadelphia through educational programs, food sovereignty, community collaboration, and welcome." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does The Common Place take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, The Common Place reported total revenue of $765,373 and total expenses of $925,367 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.