Civic Design Center is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Civic Design Center employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Civic Design Center 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 06/2023, Civic Design Center generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.5% per year over the past 8 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
THE CIVIC DESIGN CENTERS MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR CIVIC DESIGN VISIONS AND ACTIONABLE CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN COMMUNITIES TO IMPLEMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN DESIGN AND INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Gatson Chief Executive Offic | Officer | 40 | $109,000 |
Eric Kopstain Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Neil Krugman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Valentina Harper Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Valarie Franklin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Green Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $181,745 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $868,151 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,049,896 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $85,954 |
| Investment income | $6,401 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $172,302 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,376,610 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $109,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,600 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $642,832 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $79,444 |
| Payroll taxes | $55,803 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,070 |
| 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 | $37,511 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,906 |
| Office expenses | $3,576 |
| Information technology | $23,283 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,800 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $98 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $77,847 |
| Insurance | $11,702 |
| All other expenses | $9,786 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,366,458 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $109,239 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $413,058 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $318,955 |
| 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 | $205,809 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,047,061 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,626 |
| 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 | $49,654 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $103,280 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $599,175 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $344,606 |
| 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 | $1,047,061 |