Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc
Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc is a public charity based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It supports projects that enhance downtown Raleigh through public-space beautification, art, events, lighting, and other activations.
Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc at a glance
In short: Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc gave $136K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,737
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- Average grant
- $9,696
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $284,737
- +39.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Fayetteville Street Suite 1150, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 832-1231
Website: https://raleighcivicventures.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mdub 1 LLC ($15K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina. The organization’s website describes projects in downtown Raleigh.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mdub 1 LLC Raleigh, NC | Store Front Upfit Grant | $15,000 |
| Sweet WC LLC Wake Forest, NC | Store Front Upfit Grant | $15,000 |
| Creative Block LLC Cary, NC | Store Front Upfit Grant | $15,000 |
| Lucky Pie Gallery Inc Raleigh, NC | Store Front Upfit Grant | $15,000 |
| Kristin S Conrad Lace Center Foundation Durham, NC | Store Front Upfit Grant | $12,500 |
| Evel Three LLC Raleigh, NC | Store Front Upfit Grant | $12,500 |
| Pallbearer LLP Raleigh, NC | Store Front Upfit Grant | $7,500 |
| Malik-Kashi Inc Raleigh, NC | Store Front Upfit Grant | $7,500 |
| Chancesrdu LLC Raleigh, NC | Store Front Upfit Grant | $7,500 |
| Littlest LLC Raleigh, NC | Store Front Upfit Grant | $7,500 |
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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 | $284,737 | $487,254 | $436,712 | $135,737 | 14 | $306 |
| 2024 | $203,566 | $182,465 | $268,843 | — | — | $366 |
| 2023 | $320,637 | $282,195 | $229,243 | — | — | $72 |
| 2022 | $262,650 | $239,751 | $239,442 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $219,885 | $144,613 | $144,121 | — | — | $2 |
| 2020 | $154,843 | $273,869 | $255,655 | — | — | $7 |
| 2019 | $155,772 | $153,140 | $148,403 | — | — | $7 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the organization’s 2023 filing is “to undertake special projects that support and complement the mission of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance and to continue revitalizing Raleigh’s downtown district.” The filing describes a goal of creating memorable experiences for downtown visitors, residents, and workers through outdoor events and public-space activations. It also identifies the downtown banner and flag program as a streetscape enhancement.
The organization’s website says its North Carolina’s Main Street Lights initiative is funded by private donations, with Duke Energy providing the lead gift and title sponsorship and First Citizens Bank, Highwoods Properties, and others providing additional support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Raleigh Civic Ventures reported 14 grants totaling $135,737. Grant amounts ranged from $2,306 to $15,000, with a median of $7,500. The listed grants were for “STORE FRONT UPFIT GRANT” purposes.
The largest reported grants included $15,000 each to MDUB 1 LLC, Sweet WC LLC, Creative Block LLC, and Lucky Pie Gallery Inc. Kristin S Conrad Lace Center Foundation and Evel Three LLC each received $12,500. Other listed recipients included Pallbearer LLP, Malik-Kashi Inc, ChancesRDU LLC, and Littlest LLC, each at $7,500; Parcero Studio LLC at $7,106; and Copperline Plant Co LLC at $6,364.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bill King as president and CEO; Paulette Dillard as board chair; Skip Hill as board vice chair; Bo Dempster as board legal counsel; Tia McLaurin as board secretary; and Derrick Remer as board treasurer. It also lists Mike Munn, Britt Thomas, and Emily Williams as at-large members.
Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc is led by Bill King, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bill King
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Dillard
Rcv Board Chair
Vice Chair → Rcv At-Large Member, 2024
Rcv At-Large Member → Rcv Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bo Dempster
Rcv Board Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel → Rcv Board Legal Counsel, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skip Hill
Rcv Board Vice Chair
At-Large Member → Rcv Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britt Thomas
Rcv At-Large Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Munn
Rcv At-Large Member
Rcv Board Treasurer → Rcv At-Large Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tia McLaurin
Rcv Board Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Remer
Rcv Board Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Williams
Rcv At-Large Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: David Meeker (2019–2024) — Rcv Board Chair
- Former: Joseph Bo Dempster Jr. (2019–2024) — Rcv Board Legal Counsel
- Former: Allyson Dickens (2022–2024) — Rcv At-Large Member
- Former: Brian Ralph (2019–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Doug Warf (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Valerie Fields (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Leon Cox (2019–2022) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Neil Gray (2019–2021) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Pam Blondin (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Haley Morton (2020–2021) — At-Large
- Former: Maggie Kane (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sally Edwards (2019) — At-Large
- Former: Sharon Mae (2019) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Sue Glennon (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc
How much does Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc give each year?
Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc gave $136K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc's typical grant size?
Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,696, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc give grants?
Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (10 grants).
Does Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Store Front Upfit Grant" (14 grants).
Who are Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc's largest grantees?
Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mdub 1 LLC ($15,000), Sweet WC LLC ($15,000) and Creative Block LLC ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc?
Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc reported $285K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $487K.
What does Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc fund?
The mission stated in the organization’s 2023 filing is “to undertake special projects that support and complement the mission of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance and to continue revitalizing Raleigh’s downtown district.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc?
Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check raleighcivicventures.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc's EIN?
Raleigh Civic Ventures Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2095185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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