From public IRS filings
Taxpayers for Common Sense
WASHINGTON, DC · Public & Society Benefit
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Mission
TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE (TCS) IS A NONPARTISAN BUDGET WATCHDOG SERVING AS AN INDEPENDENT VOICE FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.8M
Total expenses
$1.9M
Total assets
$2.1M
Program expense ratio
84%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Taxpayers for Common Sense
$6.5M in foundation grants on record from 28 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund | $1.5M | 3 |
| Walton Family Foundation | $720K | 3 |
| Advocacy Action Fund | $630K | 5 |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | $607K | 2 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $600K | 2 |
| United States Energy Foundation | $550K | 3 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $360K | 3 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $310K | 4 |
| Colombe Peace Foundation | $255K | 3 |
| Mcknight Foundation | $180K | 1 |
Leadership
STEPHEN ELLIS — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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