Civics Unplugged Inc
Non-profit committed to empowering young people with an understanding of their roles and responsibilities as citizens. Encouraging young people to fully participate and contribute positively to our society. The organization's initiatives open important dialogue between young people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and prepare them to continue that conversation throughout their lives.
Civics Unplugged Inc at a glance
In short: Civics Unplugged Inc gave $890K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $445K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $890,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $445,000
- Median grant
- $445,000
- Total assets
- $342,884
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Civics Unplugged Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Myosin Inc ($860K). Together the top 2 received $890K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $890K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myosin Inc Austin, TX | To Engage in Voter Registration Efforts Nationwide. | $860,000 |
| Glassdao Corporation New York, NY | To Engage in Voter Registration Efforts Nationwide. | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $342,884 | $3,260,722 | $3,104,542 | $890,000 | 2 | $62,922 |
| 2023 | $363,867 | $1,410,019 | $1,683,873 | — | — | $112 |
| 2022 | $554,102 | $1,348,704 | $1,215,594 | — | — | $35 |
| 2021 | $181,223 | $831,015 | $790,741 | — | — | $32 |
| 2020 | $161,693 | $595,734 | $584,277 | — | — | $50 |
About Civics Unplugged Inc
Based on IRS filings
Civics Unplugged Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $343K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $890K. Net investment income was $63K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Civics Unplugged Inc is led by Joshua Thompson, CEO on every filing since 2022; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Thompson
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $173K (2024)
Alice Johnson Cain
Board Chair
Trustee → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Anthony
Trustee
Trustee → Trsutee, 2022
Trsutee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Cooperstein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Kraut
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nnamdi Okike
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Baratunde Thurston
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Clayton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Verta Maloney
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Schwartz
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Delis
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$128K (2022) → $173K (2024)
Lowell Aptman
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Rose
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jeffrey Silverman (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Thanasi Dilos (2023) — Co-Founder
- Former: Jon Reinish (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Melissa Ashley (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Sheng (2021) — COO
- Former: Josh Thompson (2021) — CEO
- Former: Nick Delis (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $173K, to Nicholas Delis (Chief Program Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Civics Unplugged Inc
How much does Civics Unplugged Inc give each year?
Civics Unplugged Inc gave $890K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Civics Unplugged Inc?
Civics Unplugged Inc reported $343K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Civics Unplugged Inc?
Civics Unplugged Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $343K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Civics Unplugged Inc operate?
Civics Unplugged Inc has awarded grants in New York, Texas.
What is Civics Unplugged Inc's EIN?
Civics Unplugged Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1333242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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