Civic Nation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Civic Nation employed 153 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Civic Nation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Civic Nation generated $12.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.6m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Civic Nation has awarded 214 individual grants totaling $11,785,643. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ORGANIZING ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC AWARENESS TO ADDRESS SOME OF OUR NATIONS MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WHEN WE ALL VOTE - WHEN WE ALL VOTE AIMS TO CHANGE THE CULTURE AROUND VOTING AND TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN EACH AND EVERY ELECTION BY HELPING TO CLOSE THE RACE AND AGE GAP.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:- CAMPUS DEMOCRACY CHALLENGE- IT'S ON US- CHANGE COLLECTIVE
WHEN WE ALL VOTE - WHEN WE ALL VOTE AIMS TO CHANGE THE CULTURE AROUND VOTING AND TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN EACH AND EVERY ELECTION BY HELPING TO CLOSE THE RACE AND AGE GAP.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:- CAMPUS DEMOCRACY CHALLENGE- IT'S ON US- CHANGE COLLECTIVE
ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS - SAVE ON STUDENT DEBT SAVE ON STUDENT DEBT IS A NEW CAMPAIGN TO HELP BORROWERS SAVE MONEY ON THEIR STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS BY ENROLLING IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S NEW INCOME-DRIVEN REPAYMENT PLAN THE SAVING ON A VALUABLE EDUCATION (SAVE) PLAN.CIVIC NATION'S SAVE PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNIDOSUS, RISE, STUDENT DEBT CRISIS CENTER, YOUNG INVINCIBLES, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE AND THE NAACP.
ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS - SAVE ON STUDENT DEBT SAVE ON STUDENT DEBT IS A NEW CAMPAIGN TO HELP BORROWERS SAVE MONEY ON THEIR STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS BY ENROLLING IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S NEW INCOME-DRIVEN REPAYMENT PLAN THE SAVING ON A VALUABLE EDUCATION (SAVE) PLAN.CIVIC NATION'S SAVE PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNIDOSUS, RISE, STUDENT DEBT CRISIS CENTER, YOUNG INVINCIBLES, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE AND THE NAACP.
WE THE ACTION - THROUGH THE USE OF AN ONLINE PLATFORM, WE THE ACTION AIMS TO CONNECT PARTNER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES.
WE THE ACTION - THROUGH THE USE OF AN ONLINE PLATFORM, WE THE ACTION AIMS TO CONNECT PARTNER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jason Waskey President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Valerie Jarrett Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sam Brown Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tina Tchen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cecilia Munoz Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joe Paulsen Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ngp Van Inceveryaction Technology Services | 12/30/23 | $191,880 |
Seth Beerwabash Group Fundraising Services | 12/30/23 | $157,500 |
The Movement Cooperative Database Services | 12/30/23 | $142,200 |
Riseup Media & Marketing Solutions Marketing Services | 12/30/23 | $135,900 |
Travelperk Transportation Services | 12/30/23 | $109,760 |
Seth Beerwabash Group Fundraising Services | 12/30/23 | $157,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,078,750 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,078,750 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $58,711 |
Investment income | $122,930 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$23,452 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$261 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,236,678 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $581,368 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,792,739 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $908,865 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,448,726 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $169,259 |
Other employee benefits | $571,909 |
Payroll taxes | $898,299 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $89,005 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $136,773 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $558,995 |
Advertising and promotion | $146,316 |
Office expenses | $34,109 |
Information technology | $775,639 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $183,725 |
Travel | $341,130 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $259,028 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $329,561 |
Insurance | $53,898 |
All other expenses | $30,865 |
Total functional expenses | $16,555,227 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,149,179 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,620,753 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,457,244 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $122,385 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $101,464 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $263,647 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $167,875 |
Other assets | $45,799 |
Total assets | $10,928,346 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $308,927 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,225 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $314,152 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,439,075 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,175,119 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,928,346 |
Over the last fiscal year, Civic Nation has awarded $915,000 in support to 30 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ARIZONA COALITION FOR CHANGE PURPOSE: ACP ENROLLMENT PROGRAM | $50,000 |
ASIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL PURPOSE: ACP ENROLLMENT PROGRAM | $50,000 |
CIVIC TN PURPOSE: FINAL PAYMENT ACP ENROLLMENT PILOT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT | $52,500 |
DETROIT CHANGE INITIATIVE PURPOSE: FINAL PAYMENT ACP ENROLLMENT PILOT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT | $12,500 |
GAPURA PURPOSE: ACP ENROLLMENT PILOT PROGRAMGRANT AGREEMENT | $15,000 |
JUST HARVEST EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: ACP ENROLLMENT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT | $50,000 |