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.
Key facts about Civ Lab Inc
- EIN
- 82-2856371
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $638,695
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $79,837
- Median grant
- $81,250
- Total assets
- $2,097,280
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who Civ Lab Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Civ Lab Inc's 8 itemized 2024 grants were California (78%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (4 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$639K
-39.7% YoY
Grant Count
8
-55.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
+35.6% YoY
About Civ Lab Inc
Based on IRS filings
Civ Lab Inc is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,097,280 | $2,291,732 | $1,455,585 |
| Revenue | $1,703,509 | $2,794,646 | $1,856,128 |
| Expenses | $1,894,196 | $1,958,349 | $522,845 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Civ Lab Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Smart World Productions LLC ($138,695), Community Services Unlimited ($96,000), SolonQi LLC dba SmartAirLA ($96,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Sylvester-Chaudhuri | Member,Exec Dir | 56 | $200,000 |
| Vijayta Rao Narang | Program Manager | 40 | $100,000 |
| Jay Taparia | CFO | 20 | $89,430 |
| Carolyn Kissane | Member | 1 | — |
| Matt Tomich | Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civ Lab Inc?
Civ Lab Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Civ Lab Inc?
As of 2024, Civ Lab Inc holds $2.1M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $639K in 2024.
Where does Civ Lab Inc operate?
Civ Lab Inc has awarded grants in California, Delaware, Michigan, New York.
What size grants does Civ Lab Inc award?
In 2024, Civ Lab Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $639K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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