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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
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 | — | — |
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 include Into the Streets ($2,060,000), Noise Pop Industries LLC ($643,563), Broke But Grand LLC ($289,441).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Journalism Project Washington, DC | Pilot Projects | $50,000 |
| BAS Holdings LLC San Francisco, CA | SF Drag | $47,122 |
| BEChinatown San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $120,000 |
| Broke But Grand LLC Bend, OR | Paint the City | $289,441 |
| Cherins Appliance Inc San Francisco, CA | Adopt a Block | $10,000 |
| CHIRLA Los Angeles, CA | Pilot Programs | $25,000 |
| Chris & Greg Events LLC Palm Springs, CA | Night Markets | $126,340 |
| Cole Valley Merchants Assoc San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $50,000 |
| Community Youth Center of SF San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $100,000 |
| Dwntown Comm Benefit District San Francisco, CA | Summer of Music | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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