Civic Tn is located in Nashville, TN. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Civic TN 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 12/2022, Civic TN generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.8% per year over the past 3 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.
Since 2020, Civic TN has awarded 54 individual grants totaling $1,533,455. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CIVICTN IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE OF OVER 35 LOCAL- BASED ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT TENNESSEE THAT ARE WORKING INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY TO CREATE A MORE ACCESSIBLE, INCLUSIVE, AND REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY BY AMPLIFYING THE VOICES, LEADERSHIP, AND EXPERTISE OF COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE HISTORICALLY EXPERIENCED DELIBERATE BARRIERS TO CIVIC PARTICIPATION. WE HAVE A SHARED VISION FOR THE EQUAL AND EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION OF HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED AND UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS IN TENNESSEE. WE BELIEVE THAT CENTERING THE LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCES, VOICES, AND VOTES OF BLACK PEOPLE, INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, LATINX PEOPLE, AAPI PEOPLE, AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC), WOMEN, LOW-INCOME AND POOR PEOPLE, LGBTQIA PEOPLE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND YOUNG PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR SHAPING STATE POLICY AND ELECTING LEADERS WHO AFFECT THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: CIVIC TN AND OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATION WORKED TOGETHER TO EDUCATE, REGISTER, AND TURNOUT BLACK, INDIGENOUS, LATINX, AAPI PEOPLE, AND ALL PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC), WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE, POOR PEOPLE, PEOPLE WITH DS LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE DURING THE 2022 MIDTERM AND COUNTY ELECTIONS. COVID VACCINE: DURING THE FIRST OF HALF OF 2022, CIVICTN WRAPPED UP A COLLABORATIVE PUBLIC ACTION CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT MISINFORMATION, DECREASE BARRIERS TO ACCESS, AND HELP BLACK AND HISPANIC COMMUNITIES BETTER UNDERSTAND THE COVID VACCINE PROCESS IN ORDER TO MAKE THE BEST DECISION FOR THEIR FAMILIES. OUR PROGRAM COMBINED TRADITIONAL GET OUT THE VOTE (PHONE BANKING, CANVASSING, AND TEXTING) METHODS WITH NEW AND EFFECTIVE DIGITAL AND RELATIONAL SOFTWARE TO INFORM OUR ORGANIZING PROGRAM, TRACK OUR PROGRESS AND GET OUT THE VACCINE. PRO-DEMOCRACY: CIVIC TN CONTINUED ADVOCATING FOR A FAIR, INCLUSIVE, AND TRANSPARENT REDISTRICTING PROCESS BY EDUCATING, EMPOWERING, AND ENGAGING HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS MAKING SURE TENNESSEANS CIVIC TN PARTNERED WITH SOUTHERN COALITION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE TO HOST FOUR REDISTRICTING ACADEMIES, WHICH TRAINED 125 COMMUNITY LEADERS AND IDENTIFIED THREE ORGANIZERS TO SERVE AS REDISTRICTING FELLOWS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Keri Adams Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pratik Dash Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Natasha Deane Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Marcus Whitney Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Justin Wilkins Secretary | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
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 | $1,252,984 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $762 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,252,984 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,252,984 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $676,200 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $110,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,639 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,256 |
Information technology | $29,278 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,036 |
Travel | $5,306 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,413 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $8,981 |
Total functional expenses | $1,288,803 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $228,190 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $228,190 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $228,190 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $228,190 |
Over the last fiscal year, Civic Tn has awarded $647,200 in support to 19 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CHATTANOOGA IN ACTION FOR LOVE EQU PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $22,500 |
FORWARD TENNESSEE PURPOSE: REDISTRICTING | $22,500 |
GALAXY STAR DRUG AWARENESS DBA NASH PURPOSE: COVID | $20,000 |
MEMPHIS APRI PURPOSE: REDISTRICTING | $46,200 |
MEMPHIS ARTISTS FOR CHANGE PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $15,000 |
MEMPHIS BRANCH NAACP PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $8,500 |