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Civis Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1967. It holds total assets of $88.1M. Annual income is reported at $26.6M. Total assets have grown from $25.6M in 2011 to $88.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Invests in arts and letters, cultural preservation, and community initiatives that inspire awareness of 'the other,' increase our compassion, and foster responsibility for a shared and interdependent future. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Civis Foundation has made 98 grants totaling $40.5M, with a median grant of $70K. Annual giving has grown from $7.6M in 2020 to $21.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $7.6M, with an average award of $413K. The foundation has supported 57 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, California, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$75K
Average Grant
$234K
Largest Grant
$5M
Based on 49 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Endowed fund supporting major new performing arts works exploring hope in America, partnership with Fisher Center at Bard
Commissions 25 new performing arts works across theatre, opera, dance, and music examining democracy, partnership with Perelman Performing Arts Center
Located at Primus House, Providence, RI; uncovers and preserves social histories spanning two-and-a-half centuries
Invests in arts and letters, cultural preservation, and community initiatives that inspire awareness of 'the other,' increase our compassion, and foster responsibility for a shared and interdependent future. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 98 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, CA.
Civis Foundation has distributed a total of $40.5M across 98 grants. The median grant size is $70K, with an average of $413K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $7.6M.
Civis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Civis Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Galloway | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$88.1M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$85.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
98
Total Giving
$40.5M
Average Grant
$413K
Median Grant
$70K
Unique Recipients
57
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galvan Foundation Charitable TrustVARIOUS | New York, NY | $2.8M | 2022 |
| Galvan Initiatives FoundationVARIOUS | Hudson, NY | $3.1M | 2022 |
| Drug Policy AllianceVARIOUS | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Marijuana Policy Project FoundationVARIOUS | Washington, DC | $1M | 2022 |
| National Resources Defense CouncilVARIOUS | New York, NY | $750K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Action FundVARIOUS | New York, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| New York City Anti Violence ProjectVARIOUS | New York, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Harm Reduction CoalitionVARIOUS | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Safe HorizenVARIOUS | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Urban Justice CenterVARIOUS | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| The Williams Institute (Ucla)VARIOUS | Los Angeles, CA | $85K | 2022 |
| Callen-Lorde Community Health ProjeVARIOUS | New York, NY | $65K | 2022 |
| CenterlinkVARIOUS | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Island AcademyVARIOUS | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| The Door - A Center Of AlternativesVARIOUS | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| AcriaVARIOUS | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Point Source YouthVARIOUS | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Sero ProjectVARIOUS | Milford, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| SmartVARIOUS | New York, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Movement Advance ProjectVARIOUS | Denver, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Advocates For YouthVARIOUS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| National Cen Trans(Ncte) Action FndVARIOUS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Alpha WorkshopsVARIOUS | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Dental Lifeline Network NyVARIOUS | Harriman, NY | $15K | 2022 |