CIV Lab Inc
CIV:LAB connects local actors with the resources and funding required to launch bold responses to the most pressing challenges facing their communities. Civ Lab aims to enhance community resilience and security by expanding the workforce, educating future leaders, and accelerating the development and adoption of innovative technologies. We support local organizations and actors in collaborating to leverage their resources and improve and strengthen their communities.
CIV Lab Inc at a glance
In short: CIV Lab Inc gave $639K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $638,695
- -39.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,837
- +35.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $81,250
- Total assets
- $2,097,280
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to CIV Lab Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from CIV Lab Inc
Who CIV Lab Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Smart World Productions LLC ($139K). Together the top 8 received $639K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 18 grants of 27 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2022) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $639K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smart World Productions LLC New York, NY | Program Services | $138,695 |
| Community Services Unlimited Los Angeles, CA | Program Services | $96,000 |
| SolonQi LLC dba SmartAirLA Pasadena, CA | FightAsthma Los Angeles | $96,000 |
| Unite LA Inc Los Angeles, CA | Program Services | $96,000 |
| Saje Los Angeles, CA | Building Equity Transit Program | $66,500 |
| Greener Way Associates Inc Culver City, CA | Green Collar OJT Workforce Develop | $60,500 |
| Proyecto Pastoral Los Angeles, CA | Climate Education | $50,000 |
| ClockShop Los Angeles, CA | Program Services | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,097,280 | $1,703,509 | $1,894,196 | $638,695 | 8 |
| 2023 | $2,291,732 | $2,794,646 | $1,958,349 | $1,059,808 | 18 |
| 2022 | $1,455,585 | $1,856,128 | $522,845 | $69,793 | 1 |
| 2021 | $52,448 | $185,749 | $165,802 | — | — |
| 2020 | $33,525 | $214,225 | $158,596 | — | — |
About CIV Lab Inc
Based on IRS filings
CIV Lab Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $639K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CIV Lab Inc is led by Simon Sylvester-Chaudhuri, Member & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Simon Sylvester-Chaudhuri
Member & Executive Director
Director & CEO → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Member & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
56 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Jay Taparia
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $89K (2024)
Vijayta Rao Narang
Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Carolyn Kissane
Member
Board Member → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Tomich
Member
Board Member → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to Simon Sylvester-Chaudhuri (Member,Exec Dir). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about CIV Lab Inc
How much does CIV Lab Inc give each year?
CIV Lab Inc gave $639K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 18 grants.
What is CIV Lab Inc's typical grant size?
CIV Lab Inc's median grant in 2024 was $81,250, and its average grant was $79,837, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does CIV Lab Inc give grants?
CIV Lab Inc gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does CIV Lab Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on CIV Lab Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (4 grants).
Who are CIV Lab Inc's largest grantees?
CIV Lab Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Smart World Productions LLC ($138,695), Community Services Unlimited ($96,000) and SolonQi LLC dba SmartAirLA ($96,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CIV Lab Inc?
CIV Lab Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is CIV Lab Inc?
CIV Lab Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is CIV Lab Inc's EIN?
CIV Lab Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2856371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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