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Key facts about Civic Space Foundation
- EIN
- 88-1045135
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,163,040
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- Average grant
- $138,768
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,797,683
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Civic Space Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Civic Space Foundation's 30 itemized 2024 grants were California (92%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (22 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (5 grants). None of its 30 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Night Markets" (7 grants), "Pilot Programs" (5 grants) and "Mini Grants" (5 grants).
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
+254.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+7469.2% YoY
Grant Count
30
+650.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$139K
+909.2% YoY
About Civic Space Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Civic Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $4.2M. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 30 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,797,683 | $1,354,762 |
| Revenue | $8,294,519 | $2,763,059 |
| Expenses | $5,578,236 | $1,499,897 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $41,179 | $8,283 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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
34 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Into the Streets ($2,060,000), Noise Pop Industries LLC ($643,563), Broke But Grand LLC ($289,441).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Into the Streets San Francisco, CA | First Thursdays & Mini Grants | $2,060,000 |
| Noise Pop Industries LLC San Francisco, CA | Summer of Music | $643,563 |
| Broke But Grand LLC Bend, OR | Paint the City | $289,441 |
| Chris & Greg Events LLC Palm Springs, CA | Night Markets | $126,340 |
| BEChinatown San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $120,000 |
| Community Youth Center of SF San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $100,000 |
| North Beach Business Assoc San Francisco, CA | Mini Grants | $100,000 |
| Excelsior Action Group San Francisco, CA | Mini Grants | $75,174 |
| American Journalism Project Washington, DC | Pilot Projects | $50,000 |
| Cole Valley Merchants Assoc San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel Yekutiel | ED/President | 40 | $192,466 |
| Robert Ayruch | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Max Patinkin | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Lala Wu | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civic Space Foundation?
Civic Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Civic Space Foundation?
As of 2024, Civic Space Foundation holds $4.8M in total assets with $8.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 30 grants totaling $4.2M in 2024.
Where does Civic Space Foundation operate?
Civic Space Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Oregon.
What size grants does Civic Space Foundation award?
In 2024, Civic Space Foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $139K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Civic Space Foundation's EIN?
Civic Space Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1045135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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