Civic Builders Inc
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Civic Builders Inc at a glance
In short: Civic Builders Inc gave $502K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $501,776
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $125,444
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $114,847,127
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Builders Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Civic New Markets Support Corporation III ($422K). Together the top 4 received $502K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 19 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Civic Builders Inc gives
- Giving grew 2931% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $596K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $502K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic New Markets Support Corporation III New York, NY | Operating Grant | $421,776 |
| Civic New Markets Support Corporation II New York, NY | Operating Grant | $50,000 |
| Civic New Markets Support Corporation IV New York, NY | Operating Grant | $15,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone Inc New York, NY | Operating Grant | $15,000 |
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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 | $114,847,127 | $14,323,165 | $11,961,606 | $501,776 | 4 | $3,147,709 |
| 2023 | $113,175,177 | $12,234,351 | $11,783,094 | $596,000 | 4 | $2,083,364 |
| 2022 | $117,678,555 | $10,569,482 | $10,146,727 | $409,085 | 2 | $1,180,410 |
| 2021 | $87,716,137 | $21,789,241 | $8,648,752 | $16,557 | 2 | $718,558 |
| 2020 | $58,441,196 | $9,431,051 | $8,399,401 | $89,257 | 7 | $859,687 |
About Civic Builders Inc
Based on IRS filings
Civic Builders Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $114.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $502K. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Civic Builders Inc is led by David Umansky, CEO on every filing since 2020; 6 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Umansky
CEO
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$507K (2020) → $512K (2024)
Simone Brody
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Dymond
Vice President Construction
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$207K (2020) → $229K (2024)
Ellen McBurney
COO
Vice President Strategy → Vice President Strategy & Development, 2023
Vice President Strategy & Development → COO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$194K (2022) → $272K (2024)
Yvonne Soto
Chief People Officer
Vice President Talent → Chief People Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$227K (2023) → $252K (2024)
Kathryn McHugh
Chief Lending & Investement Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$293K (2024)
Katiana Anglade-Ogweuleka
Vice President Real Estate
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$222K (2024)
David Loo
Vice Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genger Charles
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Rand
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khary Barnes
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Beit
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vipul Tandon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Miller Carello
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Sage
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kahena Joubert
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wasserman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherman Whites
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Brahm Cramer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eben Ellertson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Frank Buccola (2020–2023) — Vice President Accounting
- Former: J. David Sweeny (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Acenowr (2023) — Head of Portfolio Management
- Former: Angela Guerrero (2020–2022) — Vice President Capital Solutions
- Former: Ryan Alexander (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President Corporate Development
- Former: Alejandro Triana (2020–2021) — Project Executive
- Former: Brian Reich (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David J. Sweeny (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shannon Kete (2020–2021) — COO
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 $512K, to David Umansky (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Civic Builders Inc
How much does Civic Builders Inc give each year?
Civic Builders Inc gave $502K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $596K across 4 grants.
What is Civic Builders Inc's typical grant size?
Civic Builders Inc's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $125,444, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Civic Builders Inc give grants?
Civic Builders Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Civic Builders Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Civic Builders Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Civic Builders Inc?
Civic Builders Inc reported $114.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.3M.
What is Civic Builders Inc?
Civic Builders Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in New York, NY. It holds $114.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Civic Builders Inc's EIN?
Civic Builders Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3635313. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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