CivicWell is a nonprofit supporting sustainable solutions and the leaders and communities that implement them. We inspire equip connect and cultivate civic leadership for local innovation and community change. Since 1982 we have engaged local elected officials government agencies and community-based organizations through policy guidance collaborative partnerships and coalitions and direct assistance.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+3.0% YoY
Revenue
$3.9M
-52.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$9K
+86.0% YoY
Expenses
$4.3M
-53.9% YoY
About Civicwell
Based on IRS filings
Civicwell is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,642,543 | $2,565,192 | $3,484,415 |
| Revenue | $3,884,783 | $8,124,279 | $7,303,590 |
| Expenses | $4,327,903 | $9,397,174 | $8,133,654 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,661 | $4,656 | $2,829 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernadette Austin | CEO | 40 | $149,155 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civicwell?
Civicwell is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Civicwell?
As of 2024, Civicwell holds $2.6M in total assets with $3.9M in annual revenue.
Where does Civicwell operate?
Civicwell has awarded grants in California.
What is Civicwell's EIN?
Civicwell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2791699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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