Civic Nebraska
The organization's purpose is to create a more modern and robust democracy for all nebraskans through youth service learning, civic health initiatives, and nonpartisan voting rights advocacy.
Civic Nebraska at a glance
In short: Civic Nebraska gave $573K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $143K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $573,043
- +445.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $143,261
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $127,500
- Total assets
- $4,001,587
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Civic Nebraska
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Civic Nebraska
Who Civic Nebraska funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nebraska Community Foundation ($268K). Together the top 4 received $573K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Civic Nebraska gives
- Giving grew 229% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2024) to $573K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $573K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | Civic Health | $268,043 |
| Nebraska Votes Lincoln, NE | Voting Rights | $150,000 |
| Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Lincon, NE | Civic Health | $105,000 |
| Lincoln for Fair Housing Lincoln, NE | Civic Health | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Civic Nebraska?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,001,587 | $4,173,881 | $4,220,244 | $573,043 | 4 | $255,256 |
| 2024 | $3,946,680 | $4,196,286 | $3,082,741 | $105,000 | 1 | $83,389 |
| 2023 | $3,160,035 | $3,191,472 | $3,090,166 | $162,500 | 1 | $47,670 |
| 2022 | $3,435,833 | $3,393,162 | $3,324,880 | $174,428 | 2 | $543 |
| 2021 | $2,628,228 | $3,759,369 | $3,615,790 | $228,210 | 2 | $5,876 |
| 2020 | $1,372,195 | $4,013,173 | $3,987,185 | — | — | $6,840 |
| 2019 | $1,347,308 | $2,783,587 | $2,346,795 | $245,400 | 2 | $5,523 |
About Civic Nebraska
Based on IRS filings
Civic Nebraska is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $573K. Net investment income was $255K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Civic Nebraska is led by Omaid Zabih, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Omaid Zabih
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Davies
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Gerrard
Director
Chair of Board → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yohance Christie
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Cartwright
Development
Interim Executive → Development, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$56K (2024) → $103K (2025)
Nancy Petitto
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$92K (2025)
Cesar Garcia
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Lopez Everett
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Adam Morfeld (2019–2024) — Former Executive
- Former: Carol Subiabre (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Preeta Bansal (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: David Solheim (2019–2021) — Past Board C
- Former: Linsey Camplin (2019–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Cliff McEvoy (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Matt Schaefer (2019–2020) — Corporate Se
- Former: Timothy Hruza (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Laine Norton (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $103K, to Kyle Cartwright (Development). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Civic Nebraska
How much does Civic Nebraska give each year?
Civic Nebraska gave $573K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $105K across 1 grant.
What is Civic Nebraska's typical grant size?
Civic Nebraska's median grant in 2025 was $127,500, and its average grant was $143,261, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Civic Nebraska give grants?
Civic Nebraska gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (3 grants).
Does Civic Nebraska give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Civic Nebraska's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic Health" (3 grants).
How large is Civic Nebraska?
Civic Nebraska reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is Civic Nebraska?
Civic Nebraska is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Civic Nebraska's EIN?
Civic Nebraska's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2204391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 20, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Civic Nebraska funds
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Uprooting Racism Training (URFS) $75 - $150 per individual; $60 - $150 per person for groups (10-30 people, $1,800 - $4,500 suggested group honorarium) · Due November 12, 2026
- Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University 85% of tuition + residential grant for on-campus living · Due November 15, 2026
- Stanley Stone Me'oravut Hevratit (Social Involvement) Award $5,000 · Due November 24, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Civic Nebraska's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Shoemaker Family Foundation
Cambridge, NE
The Shoemaker Family Foundation supports humanities, journalism, arts, community development, education, and social services, primarily in Nebraska, with occasional giving elsewhere. Recent grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Its 2024 filing says applicants should submit a narrative describing the requested expenditure; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
15
Total Given
$107K
Cooper Foundation
Lincoln, NE
The Cooper Foundation funds Nebraska nonprofits, schools, public universities, and government units in the arts, education, human services, environment, humanities, and civic and community engagement, with priority for organizations serving Lincoln and Lancaster County. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $80,398, with a median of $15,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations should contact the foundation first, and only invited applicants may submit a Letter of Inquiry.
Assets
$30.3M
Grants
65
Total Given
$1.0M
National Council of Jewish Women Incorporated
Washington, DC
The national council of jewish women is a grassroots nonpartisan organization of volunteers and advocates who strive for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families.
Assets
$18.7M
Grants
0
Total Given
$61K
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation
Washington, DC
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation (bisc foundation) strengthens democracy by conducting research to better understand public attitudes toward issues and the role ballot measures play in our democracy.
Assets
$6.0M
Grants
2
Total Given
$120K
Sioux County Foundation Inc
Harrison, NE
To receive, administer and disburse funds for such charitable or educational purposes as will, in the discretion of the Board of Directors, promote the mental, moral, intellectual, artistic and physical improvement and well being of the inhabitants of Sioux County, Nebraska, and adjoining counties the State of Nebraska.
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
3
Total Given
$32K
Abel Foundation
Lincoln, NE
The Abel Foundation supports nonprofit community projects, especially capital projects, arts and culture, conservation, education, and human services, with a strong focus on Nebraska communities where NEBCO and its affiliates operate. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $933,333, with a median of $10,000. It directs applicants to its website for application information; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$14.1M
Grants
92
Total Given
$4.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in Nebraska
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Civic Nebraska's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Civic Nebraska down — hundreds of funders to go?