Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate
America today is the most age-diverse society in human history and one of the most age-segregated. A quarter of the population is under 20, a quarter over 60, and the rest in between, yet our daily lives are structured so generations rarely interact outside of family in a meaningful way. At CoGenerate, we believe intergenerational collaboration -- what we call cogeneration -- is an essential and effective strategy to forge bonds across differences, combat polarization and ageism, and bring all generations skills and talents to bear on our nation's most pressing problems. Our mission is to bring older and younger people together to solve problems, bridge divides, and co-create the future.
Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate at a glance
In short: Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -97.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- -97.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,248,816
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Campus Compact ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate gives
- Giving fell 96% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $2.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Compact Boston, MA | Coalition Building | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,248,816 | $1,818,253 | $2,389,406 | $50,000 | 1 | $146,017 |
| 2024 | $5,061,056 | $1,804,441 | $5,324,894 | $1,657,392 | 1 | $252,824 |
| 2023 | $8,892,626 | $5,750,108 | $5,921,039 | $2,053,415 | 1 | $259,281 |
| 2022 | $9,108,955 | $5,273,634 | $5,143,727 | $1,275,450 | 1 | $81,135 |
| 2021 | $9,047,676 | $4,839,374 | $4,840,434 | $1,250,778 | 1 | $1,018 |
| 2020 | $9,304,007 | $7,281,374 | $4,857,448 | $1,144,000 | 1 | $14,817 |
About Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate
Based on IRS filings
Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $146K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate is led by Eunice Lin Nichols, Co-Ceo since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eunice Lin Nichols
Co-Ceo
Vice President Program → Co-Ceo, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $160K (2025)
Marc Freedman
Co-Ceo
CEO → Co-Ceo, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$315K (2020) → $159K (2025)
Susan Gianinno
Chairman
Co-Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Irving
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Laura Geller
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marina Kim
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Hunegs
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Serena Bian
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lofton Holder
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marci Alboher
Chief Eng Officer
Vice President Communications → Chief Eng Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $139K (2025)
Stefanie Weiss
Senior Dtr & Strat. Com
Strategic Communications Director → Strategic Communications, 2023
Strategic Communications → Senior Dtr & Strat. Com, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$149K (2022) → $120K (2025)
Marco Austin
Controller
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024) → $119K (2025)
Cristina Rodriguez
Dtr of Innovation
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2025)
Duncan Magidson
Dtr of Digital Com
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
David Hsu
Vice Chair
Director → Co-Vice Chair, 2022
Co-Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dotty Hayes
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Jetson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Chip Conley (2020–2024) — Co-Vice Chair
- Former: G. Ernest Gonzales (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Megan McCarthy (2024) — Vice President Ops & Finance
- Former: Sarah Gibson (2024) — Content Mking Pdr
- Former: A. Megan McCarthy (2020–2023) — Vice President Ops & Finance
- Former: Ellen Goodman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Hume (2020–2023) — It Director
- Former: Joseph Plummer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Darlene Johnson (2023) — Encore Prm Dtr
- Former: Jaime Magyera (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Lester Strong (2020) — Director
- Former: Phyllis Moen (2020) — Director
- Former: Sherry Lansing (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $160K, to Eunice Lin Nichols (Co-CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate
How much does Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate give each year?
Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 1 grant.
How large is Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate?
Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate?
Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate operate?
Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate's EIN?
Civic Ventures DBA Cogenerate's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3274339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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