Civic Community Partners Inc
Civic Community Partners was created to make qualified low income community investments in the county of san diego or other activities which qualify for new markets tax credit (NMTC). The corporation's purpose is also to engage in (1) raising equity for investment by the corporation or its affiliated entities; (2) form subsidiary limited liability companies which the corporation serves as manager or managing member, or subsidiary limited partnerships in which the corporation serves as general partner; (3) apply on behalf of subsidiaries for their certification as a qualified community development entity (CDE) as definied in section 45d of internal revenue code; (4) transfer any allocations of nmtcs received by the corporation to subsidiary cdes; (5) invest excess NMTC revenues into cdfi programs and activities, and (6) engage in any other activities in furtherance of the purpose for which the corporation was formed.
Civic Community Partners Inc at a glance
In short: Civic Community Partners Inc gave $152K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,000
- +145.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,400
- +96.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $19,193,947
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Civic Community Partners Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Civic Community Housing ($100K). Together the top 5 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Civic Community Partners Inc gives
- Giving grew 446% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $766K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Community Housing San Diego, CA | Funding to support the operation of civic community housing | $100,000 |
| Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | Funding to Support Apex Accelerator Sponsorship | $18,000 |
| South County Economic Development Council National City, CA | Funding to Support FY24-25 Bid A2C Internship Program | $12,000 |
| Downtown San Diego Partnership San Diego, CA | Funding to Support FY24-25 Bid A2C Internship Program | $12,000 |
| The El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association San Diego, CA | Funding to Support Bid A2C Intern Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,193,947 | $5,312,822 | $3,756,554 | $152,000 | 5 | $142,598 |
| 2024 | $17,269,024 | $4,591,105 | $2,653,448 | $62,000 | 4 | $429,492 |
| 2023 | $12,845,414 | $3,768,096 | $2,896,818 | $195,000 | 3 | $177,481 |
| 2022 | $8,998,192 | $4,304,569 | $2,507,982 | $27,827 | 3 | $16,699 |
| 2021 | $6,118,997 | $4,125,708 | $1,966,878 | $766,140 | 6 | $9,220 |
About Civic Community Partners Inc
Based on IRS filings
Civic Community Partners Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $143K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Civic Community Partners Inc is led by Andrew Phillips, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Phillips
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Avina
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maddy Kilkenny
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Russell
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Ngo Bartel
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Cuestas
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Davis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hanaa Zahran
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Villarreal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kay
Executive Vice President, Construction & Enginee
Executive Vice President, Engineering & Construction → Executive Vice President, 2022
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President, Construction & Enginee, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Greeson
Executive Vice President & Administration
Executive Vice President & Adminstration → Executive Vice President, 2022
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President & Administration, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Shaw
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thaddius Michael Lengyel
Vice President, Lending & Investment
Director → Executive Vice President, 2024
Executive Vice President → Vice President, Lending & Investment, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Bosse
Vice President Engineering & Construct
Vice President Engineering & Construction → Vice President Engineering & Construct, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Carlos Vasquez (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Richard Geisler (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Elias Sanchez (2021) — Assistant Vice President & Neighborhood Inverstment
- Former: Michael Lengyel (2021) — Executive Vice President, Lending & Investment
- Former: Paola Avila (2021) — Director
- Former: Philip Rath (2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Robinson (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Civic Community Partners Inc
How much does Civic Community Partners Inc give each year?
Civic Community Partners Inc gave $152K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $62K across 4 grants.
What is Civic Community Partners Inc's typical grant size?
Civic Community Partners Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $30,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Civic Community Partners Inc give grants?
Civic Community Partners Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Civic Community Partners Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Civic Community Partners Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Civic Community Partners Inc's largest grantees?
Civic Community Partners Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Civic Community Housing ($100,000), Southwestern College ($18,000) and South County Economic Development Council ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Civic Community Partners Inc?
Civic Community Partners Inc reported $19.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Civic Community Partners Inc?
Civic Community Partners Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $19.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Civic Community Partners Inc's EIN?
Civic Community Partners Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0660465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Civic Community Partners Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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