THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION
DETROIT, MI · Education
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO EXPLORE THE PROMOTION OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, WITH THE EXPANDED USE OF VOLUNTEERS AND TUTORS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDING SOURCES, THE TRANSFORMATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, THE FORMATION OF CHARACTER IN THE JESUIT TRADITION OF HOLINESS, AND SEEKING EFFORTS TO DEVELOP ONE OR ALL OF WHAT THE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING CALLED THE THREE DIMENSIONS OF THE COMPLETE LIFE, ALONE IN OR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS ORDERS. FURTHER TO PROMOTE DIRECT GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, LOANS AND/OR OTHER FUND ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOREGOING; AND TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION
$5.3M in foundation grants on record from 24 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines Foundation | $2.5M | 5 |
| Cornerstone Schools Association | $1.1M | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $467K | 4 |
| Car Dealers Care National Foundatio | $300K | 1 |
| Local Initiatives Support | $250K | 1 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving | $130K | 4 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | $114K | 3 |
| Catholic Foundation of Michigan | $91K | 3 |
| Seizert Family Foundation | $80K | 1 |
| Canton Community Foundation | $48K | 3 |
Leadership
W CLARK DURANT III — PRESIDENT/TREASURER (Principal officer)
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