National Civic League is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, National Civic League employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Civic League 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, National Civic League generated $909.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO CREATE EQUITABLE, THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE - NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE FACILITATES STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESSES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL ENGAGEMENT PLANS AND MATERIALS - HELPING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS ENGAGE AND INVOLVE RESIDENTS IN WAYS THAT LEAD TO TANGIBLE OUTCOMES. NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE'S COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PHILOSOPHY ENCOURAGES COMMUNITIES TO VIEW CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AS MORE THAN PRESENTING INFORMATION OR DISTRIBUTING QUESTIONNAIRES (THOUGH BOTH ARE IMPORTANT); INSTEAD, WE PROMOTE LISTENING TO, AND LEARNING FROM, RESIDENTS CONSISTENTLY AND USING THOSE INSIGHTS TO SHAPE HOW PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED, DESIGNED AND EXECUTED. WE SET A DIFFERENT EXPECTATION FOR ENGAGEMENT.
ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD (SINCE 1949) - THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE HAS RECOGNIZED AND CELEBRATED THE BEST IN AMERICAN CIVIC INNOVATION WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD. THE AWARD, BESTOWED YEARLY ON 10 COMMUNITIES (MORE THAN 500 IN ALL) RECOGNIZES THE WORK OF COMMUNITIES IN USING INCLUSIVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES AND CREATE STRONGER CONNECTIONS AMONG RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS. THE ALL-AMERICAN CITY AWARD SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE INCREDIBLE WORK TAKING PLACE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. BY CELEBRATING THE BEST IN LOCAL INNOVATION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION, THE ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARDS REMIND US OF THE POTENTIAL WITHIN EVERY COMMUNITY TO TACKLE TOUGH ISSUES AND CREATE REAL CHANGE.
MEMBERSHIP - MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE PROVIDES ACCESS TO A BROAD NETWORK OF GOVERNMENT, CIVIC, AND BUSINESS LEADERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Doug Linkhart President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $149,342 |
Hon Patti Garrett Past Brd. Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Angela Romans Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Johnston Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anthony Santiago Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hon Teree Caldwell-Johnson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $103,741 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $103,074 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $20,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $206,815 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $665,708 |
Investment income | $27,840 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,278 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $909,641 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $152,258 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,109 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $559,652 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $100,987 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,121 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $45,698 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,992 |
Travel | $42,040 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $70,246 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $327 |
Insurance | $891 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,179,568 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,481 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $125,766 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,535 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,165,429 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $24,188 |
Total assets | $1,326,399 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,342 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $39,000 |
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 | $84,029 |
Total liabilities | $126,371 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,170,028 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,000 |
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 | $1,326,399 |