Civic Nation uses organizing, engagement, and public awareness to address some of the nation's most pressing challenges. Civic Nation works with public and private partners to inspire, educate and activate people around the issues that are important to our country.
Key facts about Civic Nation
- EIN
- 47-3576918
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,682,686
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- Average grant
- $18,093
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $17,209,158
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (14% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Civic Nation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Civic Nation's 93 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (14%), 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). None of its 93 grants with a stated purpose 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).
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.2M
+57.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+267.8% YoY
Grant Count
93
+520.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-40.7% YoY
About Civic Nation
Based on IRS filings
Civic Nation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 93 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $136K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 93 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,209,158 | $10,928,346 | $15,404,980 |
| Revenue | $28,422,257 | $12,236,678 | $21,206,332 |
| Expenses | $22,628,037 | $16,555,227 | $20,329,329 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $135,755 | $99,478 | $25,796 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include End Rape On Campus ($123,187), Iota Phi Theta Foundation Inc ($67,500), Student Debt Crisis Center ($62,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Jarrett | Chair | 2 | — |
| Sam Brown | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Tina Tchen | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Cecilia Munoz | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Joe Paulsen | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Peter Rouse | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jason Waskey | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kyle Lierman | CEO, Ex Officio | 40 | $354,218 |
| Shira Miller | Chief Programs & Strategy Officer | 40 | $209,946 |
| Lauren Kidwell | Chief Impact & Operating Officer | 40 | $209,869 |
| Wilma Linares | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $209,869 |
| Beth Lynk | Executive Director and Senior Advisor | 40 | $195,892 |
| Anna Chu | Executive Director | 40 | $204,750 |
| Richard Hall | EVP, People & Operations | 40 | $174,037 |
| Shrija Ghosh | EVP, Data & Technology | 40 | $169,037 |
| Jennifer Domagal-Goldman | Executive Director | 40 | $162,961 |
| Ashlynn Profit | VP, Communications & Content | 40 | $159,705 |
| Dexter Mason | Executive Director | 40 | $150,525 |
| Lia Albini | EVP, Communications | 40 | $186,322 |
| Jalakoi Solomon | EVP, Campaigns and Partnerships | 40 | $174,037 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civic Nation?
Civic Nation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $17.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Civic Nation?
As of 2024, Civic Nation holds $17.2M in total assets with $28.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 93 grants totaling $1.7M in 2024.
Where does Civic Nation operate?
Civic Nation has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Civic Nation award?
In 2024, Civic Nation awarded 93 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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