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.
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
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 | — | — | — |
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
104 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include End Rape On Campus ($123,187), Iota Phi Theta Foundation Inc ($67,500), Asian Community Development Council ($58,333).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1Hood Media Academy Pittsburgh, PA | Host at least 1 PATP event | $10,000 |
| 1K Women Strong Inc Tallahassee, FL | Memorandum of Understanding | $25,000 |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - Kappa Omega Chapter Atlanta, GA | WWAV Grant for Party at the Polls Events | $7,500 |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc Alpha Rho Omega Chapter Detroit, MI | WWAV Grant for Party at the Polls Events | $12,500 |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated - Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter Charlotte, NC | WWAV Grant for Party at the Polls Events | $7,500 |
| Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc - Phi Lambda Chapter Raleigh, NC | WWAV Grant for Party at the Polls Events | $12,500 |
| Arizona Coalition for Change Phoenix, AZ | Memorandum of Understanding | $8,333 |
| Arizona Native Vote Tempe, AZ | WWAV Grant for Party at the Polls Events | $10,000 |
| Asian Community Development Council Las Vegas, NV | Memorandum of Understanding | $58,333 |
| Asian Pacific Islander American Vote Michigan Sterling Heights, MI | WWAV Grant for Party at the Polls Events | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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