Civic Nation
Civic Nation is a public charity based in Washington, DC, and a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives. It brings together grassroots organizers, individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions to address social challenges and build a more inclusive, equitable America.
Civic Nation at a glance
In short: Civic Nation gave $1.7M across 93 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,682,686
- +267.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- +520.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,093
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $17,209,158
- +57.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (14% 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 Civic Nation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1025 Vermont Avenue Nw 1120, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 908-5226
Website: https://civicnation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Civic Nation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was End Rape On Campus ($123K). Together the top 10 received $648K.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 208 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Civic Nation states that its grants support organizations and programs in the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to North Carolina (14%), Pennsylvania (13%), Georgia (13%), Michigan (12%), and Washington, DC (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Civic Nation gives
- Giving fell 76% 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 $37K (2020) to $7.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 93 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| End Rape On Campus Washington, DC | Grant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding | $123,187 |
| Iota Phi Theta Foundation Inc Owings Mills, MD | WWAV Grant for Party at the Polls Events | $67,500 |
| Student Debt Crisis Center Los Angeles, CA | SAVE On Student Debt Campaign Grant Agreement | $62,000 |
| The Sixth Episcopal District AME Church Atlanta, GA | WWAV Grant for Party at the Polls Events | $60,000 |
| Unifour One Greensboro, NC | Joint Effort Agreement | $60,000 |
| Rise Education Fund Marypatricia Hector Sherman Oaks, CA | Memorandum of Understanding | $58,500 |
| Asian Community Development Council Las Vegas, NV | Memorandum of Understanding | $58,333 |
| Just Harvest Education Fund Pittsburgh, PA | Grant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding | $58,333 |
| HOLA Ohio Ashtabula, OH | Joint Effort Agreement Enrollment & Democracy Program | $50,000 |
| The Uma Center Inc Tulsa, OK | Joint Effort Agreement | $50,000 |
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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 | $17,209,158 | $28,422,257 | $22,628,037 | $1,682,686 | 93 | $135,755 |
| 2023 | $10,928,346 | $12,236,678 | $16,555,227 | $457,500 | 15 | $99,478 |
| 2022 | $15,404,980 | $21,206,332 | $20,329,329 | $835,150 | 39 | $25,796 |
| 2021 | $14,143,972 | $26,153,225 | $25,288,770 | $7,060,153 | 59 | $14,312 |
| 2020 | $13,719,726 | $16,234,577 | $9,427,566 | $37,000 | 2 | $-10,335 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Civic Nation says it uses organizing, engagement, and public awareness to address pressing national challenges, and works with public and private partners to inspire, educate, and activate people. Its strategic plan centers on civic culture, civic power, and civic participation, alongside protecting fundamental rights, safety, and freedoms; engaging the next generation in democracy; and building lasting civic infrastructure in local communities.
Its initiatives include When We All Vote, which aims to change voting culture and increase participation in elections; SAVE on Student Debt, an enrollment campaign for an income-driven repayment plan; and We the Action, which connects nonprofit organizations with volunteer lawyers for pro bono legal support.
2024 grantees illustrate a range of organizational missions. Student Debt Crisis Center, which received $62,000, describes its mission as fundamentally reforming student debt and higher education loan policies. Unifour One, which received $60,000, says it promotes educational achievement, social equality, and economic self-sufficiency for underserved people in North Carolina. Asian Community Development Council, which received $58,333, says it works to improve the well-being and education of Asian Pacific Islander and other ethnic communities and advocates for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Nevada. Just Harvest Education Fund, also receiving $58,333, says it addresses the root causes of hunger through policy advocacy, grassroots organizing, community-based solutions, and benefits access.
Other 2024 grantees include HOLA Ohio, whose stated mission is to empower the Latino community through outreach, education, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and skills development; and The Uma Center, whose mission is to advance the health and economic development of underserved communities through education, programming, and advocacy. Each received $50,000.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Civic Nation reported 93 grants totaling $1,682,686. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $123,187, with a median of $12,500.
Among the largest grants were $123,187 to End Rape On Campus for a grant agreement memorandum of understanding; $67,500 to Iota Phi Theta Foundation for Party at the Polls events; and $62,000 to Student Debt Crisis Center for the SAVE on Student Debt campaign. Civic Nation also awarded $60,000 each to The Sixth Episcopal District AME Church for Party at the Polls events and Unifour One for a joint effort agreement. Other notable grants included $58,500 to Rise Education Fund Marypatricia Hector and $58,333 each to Asian Community Development Council and Just Harvest Education Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Valerie Jarrett as Chair; Sam Brown as Treasurer; Tina Tchen as Secretary; Cecilia Munoz, Joe Paulsen, Peter Rouse, and Jason Waskey as board members; and Kyle Lierman as CEO, Ex Officio. It also lists Shira Miller as Chief Programs & Strategy Officer and Lauren Kidwell as Chief Impact & Operating Officer.
Civic Nation is led by Kyle Lierman, CEO & Executive Officio on every filing since 2020; 13 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle Lierman
CEO & Executive Officio
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$295K (2021) → $354K (2024)
Jennifer Domagal-Goldman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $163K (2024)
Anna Chu
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $205K (2024)
Beth Lynk
Executive Director & Senior Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$196K (2024)
Dexter Mason
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024)
Valerie Jarrett
Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shira Miller
Chief Programs & Strategy Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$199K (2021) → $210K (2024)
Jalakoi Solomon
Executive Vice President, Campaigns & Partnerships
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President, Campaigns & Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$146K (2022) → $174K (2024)
Lauren Kidwell
Chief Impact & Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $210K (2024)
Lia Albini
Executive Vice President & Communications
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$170K (2022) → $186K (2024)
Shrija Ghosh
Executive Vice President, Data & Technology
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President, Data & Technology, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$150K (2022) → $169K (2024)
Wilma Linares
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $210K (2024)
Richard Hall
Executive Vice President, People & Operations
Vice President → Executive Vice President, People & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$147K (2023) → $174K (2024)
Ashlynn Profit
Vice President, Communications & Content
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$160K (2024)
Cecilia Munoz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Waskey
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Tchen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Paulsen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Rouse
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Rana Kardestuncer (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Tracey Vitchers (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Zaneeta Daver (2020–2023) — COO & Executive Officio
- Former: Kenyora Parham (2022–2023) — Executive Diretor
- Former: Maya Rao (2022–2023) — Chief Partnerships & Philanthopy Officer
- Former: Jessica Blair (2023) — Managing Director
- Former: Kalisha Figures (2023) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Katherine Waldo (2023) — Managing Director
- Former: Stephanie Young (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jordon Brooks (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Christopher Wyant (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Mohammed Maraqa (2021) — Chief Data & Technology Officer
- Former: Tracy Zimmerman (2021) — Director of Finance & Accounting
- Former: Jillian Doody (2020) — Managing Director
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 $354K, to Kyle Lierman (CEO, Ex Officio). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Civic Nation
How much does Civic Nation give each year?
Civic Nation gave $1.7M across 93 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $458K across 15 grants.
What is Civic Nation's typical grant size?
Civic Nation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $18,093, across 93 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Civic Nation give grants?
Civic Nation's top state is North Carolina, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (13%) and Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants), Charlotte, NC (6 grants), Atlanta, GA (5 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (5 grants).
Does Civic Nation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 93 grants with a stated purpose on Civic Nation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "WWAV Grant for Party at the Polls Events" (61 grants), "Memorandum of Understanding" (5 grants) and "PATP Subgrant" (5 grants).
Who are Civic Nation's largest grantees?
Civic Nation's largest 2024 grantees include End Rape On Campus ($123,187), Iota Phi Theta Foundation Inc ($67,500) and Student Debt Crisis Center ($62,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Civic Nation?
Civic Nation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.4M.
What does Civic Nation fund?
Civic Nation says it uses organizing, engagement, and public awareness to address pressing national challenges, and works with public and private partners to inspire, educate, and activate people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Civic Nation?
Civic Nation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check civicnation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Civic Nation's EIN?
Civic Nation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3576918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 January 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Civic Nation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/civic-nation-morg_4be8234ade79443196c2ba81185999c7
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