Civic Action Project Inc
The organization's mission is to promote better policymaking and to diversify policymakers. Civic Action Project, inc. Trains the next generation of civic leaders and builds bridges for new strategic, public-private partnerships for innovative policies for the future.
Civic Action Project Inc at a glance
In short: Civic Action Project Inc gave $58K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $57,500
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $213,794
- +88.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Civic Action Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Builders of Color Coalition ($58K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Builders of Color Coalition Boston, MA | Pass Through Grant | $57,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,794 | $801,941 | $680,584 | $57,500 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $113,551 | $555,574 | $560,482 | — | — | $1 |
| 2022 | $121,263 | $480,598 | $441,565 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $59,199 | $65,000 | $91,576 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $23,887 | $135,000 | $123,651 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $5,239 | $66,600 | $61,361 | — | — | — |
About Civic Action Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
Civic Action Project Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Watertown, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $58K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Civic Action Project Inc is led by Rebecca Gordan, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Gordan
Executive Director
Assistant Clerk → Executive Di, 2023
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$33K (2022) → $120K (2024)
Stephen P Crosby
Chair
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Jayda Leder-Luis
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayla Thorntona
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Rivera
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juana Matias
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Bauer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Hirshland
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruthzee Louijeune
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Stanton
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Davis
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Turahn Dorsey
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yogesh Gupta
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Coentro
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George A Bachrach
Vice Chair
President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Ira A Jackson
Clerk
Clerkdirector → Director Clerk, 2020
Director Clerk → Clerk, 2021
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $50K (2024)
John Harthorne
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Eugenia Gibbons (2021–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Alphoncina Lyamuya (2022) — Former Assistant
- Former: Anne Lougee (2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Judith Young (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $120K, to Rebecca Gordan (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Civic Action Project Inc
How much does Civic Action Project Inc give each year?
Civic Action Project Inc gave $58K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Civic Action Project Inc?
Civic Action Project Inc reported $214K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $802K.
What is Civic Action Project Inc?
Civic Action Project Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Watertown, MA. It holds $214K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Civic Action Project Inc operate?
Civic Action Project Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Civic Action Project Inc's EIN?
Civic Action Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4653764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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