National Civic League
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds National Civic League?
National Civic League is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Nextfifty Initiative ($390K), WK Kellogg Foundation ($300K), Missionsquare Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to National Civic League between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nextfifty Initiative | $390,059 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $300,000 | 3 | 2022–2023 |
| Missionsquare Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| International Citycounty Management Association | $147,105 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| William & Sheila Konar Foundation | $125,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The LSG Charitable Foundation | $125,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Network for Good | $44,985 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Colorado Health Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Carl and Lily Pforzheimer | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Rose Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Carbetz Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Henry M Jackson Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| C E and S Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| iQuest Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $376K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
What grants has National Civic League received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Henry M Jackson Foundation | CIVIC GENIUS - TO SUPPORT TWO PILOT DELIBERATIVE TOWN HALLS IN WA STATE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Missionsquare Foundation | To advance civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities. | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Colorado Health Foundation | GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | William & Sheila Konar Foundation | America's Healthy Democracy Landscape | $125,000 |
| 2023 | The LSG Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE | $125,000 |
| 2023 | WK Kellogg Foundation | provide funds to sponsor a charitable event, the 2023 All-American Cities Award and Conference, to celebrate success stories of communities that are breaking down barriers to meaningful youth participation and programs that will improve the quality of life for youth and families | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $14,967 |
| 2023 | The Colorado Health Foundation | NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | WK Kellogg Foundation | promote more equitable life experiences and outcomes for children and families by enhancing the organization's knowledge, skills, and application of practices related to racial equity and healing that can then be translated into equitable city management practices and community partnerships | $250,000 |
| 2022 | International Citycounty Management Association | IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPARC PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH AN INNOVATIVE AND PROMINENT NATIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM THAT ENERGIZES LOCAL SOLAR MARKETPLACES AND ADVANCES SUNSHOT GOALS BY RECOGNIZING COMMUNITIES FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN STRENGTHENING LOCAL SOLAR ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH BEST PRACTICE ADOPTION. | $64,998 |
| 2022 | WK Kellogg Foundation | provide funds to sponsor a charitable event, the All-America City Award and Conference, to celebrate success stories of communities that work collectively to improve health, education and prosperity | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Carl and Lily Pforzheimer | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $11,540 |
| 2022 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | 72986 ESTABLISHING THE RWJF AWARDS FOR HEALTH EQUITY AT THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE | $6,000 |
| 2022 | C E and S Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Nextfifty Initiative | ENHANCING THE EQUITY AND INCLUSIVENESS OF AGE-FRIENDLY INITIATIVES | $200,000 |
| 2021 | International Citycounty Management Association | ADVANCE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO CREATE EQUITABLE, THRIVING COMMUNITIES. | $21,282 |
| 2021 | Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation | RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Carbetz Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $8,839 |
| 2021 | iQuest Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Nextfifty Initiative | 2020 GRANT | $190,059 |
| 2020 | International Citycounty Management Association | ADVANCE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO CREATE EQUITABLE, THRIVING COMMUNITIES. | $60,825 |
| 2020 | Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation | GOVERNMENTAL | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Network for Good | Unrestricted | $9,639 |
| 2020 | The Carl and Lily Pforzheimer | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Civic League?
National Civic League is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Nextfifty Initiative ($390K), WK Kellogg Foundation ($300K), Missionsquare Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to National Civic League between 2020–2025.
Who is National Civic League's largest funder?
Nextfifty Initiative is the largest recorded funder of National Civic League, with $390K across 2 grants (2020–2021).
How much grant funding has National Civic League received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to National Civic League across 27 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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