Civis Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6215329 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Black Theater | New York, NY | Supporting programs | $50,000 |
| Name withheld | New York, NY | Supporting programs | $50,000 |
| Open to Debate | New York, NY | Supporting programs | $30,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Washington, DC | Protecting voter access | $25,000 |
| Student Pirg | Boston, MA | Supporting programs | $25,000 |
| Teh Lgbt Community Center | New York, NY | Supporting programs | $25,000 |
| The Hudson Athens Lighthouse | Hudson, NY | Supporting programs | $25,000 |
Name withheld: we could not match the recipient to an IRS-registered organization, and the name may be a person's. Amount, place and purpose are as filed.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $14,615,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523099349101442
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6215329
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026 · Report a mistake
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