Civil Society Institute Inc
The institute was founded with a mission to support the sectors of the civil society at the local and international levels by promoting community development efforts, human and civil rights, and social and economic equity. The institute promotes international peace and sustainable development through several program activities.
Civil Society Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Civil Society Institute Inc gave $167K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,331
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,777
- +55.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $1,072,817
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Civil Society Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maya Educational Foundation Inc ($82K). Together the top 3 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 18 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Civil Society Institute Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2022) to $184K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maya Educational Foundation Inc Wellfleet, MA | General Operating and Support | $82,000 |
| Soverign Energy Alburquerque, NM | General Operating and Support | $75,000 |
| Bagly Inc Boston, MA | General Operating and Support | $10,331 |
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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 | $1,072,817 | $413,467 | $708,535 | $167,331 | 3 | $56,204 |
| 2023 | $1,437,477 | $409,988 | $747,862 | $143,309 | 4 | $70,246 |
| 2022 | $1,777,747 | $315,927 | $719,959 | $92,000 | 2 | $26,527 |
| 2021 | $2,134,667 | $385,514 | $879,027 | $183,920 | 5 | $514 |
| 2020 | $2,503,744 | $580,763 | $882,491 | $94,500 | 4 | $191,125 |
About Civil Society Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Civil Society Institute Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Woburn, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $167K. Net investment income was $56K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Civil Society Institute Inc is led by Pam Solo, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pam Solo
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$227K (2020) → $220K (2024)
Frank Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Van Rens
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Pressberg
Treasurer, Clerk & Secretary
Director → Treasurer, Clerk & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marian McAvoy (2020) — Treasurer, Clerk & Secretary
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 $220K, to Pam Solo (President & Exec. Director).
Frequently asked questions about Civil Society Institute Inc
How much does Civil Society Institute Inc give each year?
Civil Society Institute Inc gave $167K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $143K across 4 grants.
What is Civil Society Institute Inc's typical grant size?
Civil Society Institute Inc's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $55,777, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Civil Society Institute Inc give grants?
Civil Society Institute Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (45%).
Does Civil Society Institute Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Civil Society Institute Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Civil Society Institute Inc?
Civil Society Institute Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $413K.
What is Civil Society Institute Inc?
Civil Society Institute Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Woburn, MA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Civil Society Institute Inc's EIN?
Civil Society Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3272715. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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