Civic Tn
- Assets
- $264.0k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-2967597
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Civic TN generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $967.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.6% per year over the past 2 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 35 individual grants totaling $886,255. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CIVIC TN IS A NONPARTISAN, STATEWIDE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE THAT ENVISIONS A FUTURE WHERE UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, SINGLE WOMEN, AND YOUNG PEOPLE - THE RISING AMERICAN ELECTORATE - HAVE A GREATER VOICE AND INFLUENCE IN SHAPING STATE POLICY AND CHOOSING LEADERS WHO AFFECT THEIR LIVES. CIVIC TN HAS BUILT A BROAD-BASED COALITION DEDICATED TO BRINGING PEOPLE BACK INTO THE POLITICAL PROCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOTER PARTICIPATION/REGISTRATION/CENSUS: CIVIC TN RAN A ROBUST VOTER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT INCLUDED GRASSROOTS OUTREACH SUCH AS CANVASSING, PHONE BANKING, MAIL, DIGITAL ADVERTISING, AND RELATIONAL ORGANIZING. CIVIC TN REGRANTED TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT NONPARTISAN VOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS AND PROVIDED TECH TOOLS TO REACH VOTERS. CIVIC TN PROVIDED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON THESE TOOLS AS WELL AS TRAINING ON RELATIONAL ORGANIZING AND REDISTRICTING.
COVID VACCINE: CIVICTN LAUNCHED 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. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: THOUGH THIS WAS AN OFF YEAR FOR NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE ELECTIONS IN TENNESSEE, THERE WERE A FEW MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. WITH OUTLANDISH CONSPIRACIES ABOUT THE SECURITY OF THE 2020 ELECTION STILL LINGERING AND VOTER FATIGUE, IT WAS VITAL THAT WE HELPED GET OUT THE VOTE IN THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. WE RAN A FULL-SCALED COORDINATED CAMPAIGN THAT INCLUDED CANVASSING, PHONES, TEXT AND MAIL IN THE CHATTANOOGA ELECTION. REDISTRICTING: CIVIC TN FOCUSED ON ADVOCATING FOR A FAIR, INCLUSIVE, AND TRANSPARENT REDISTRICTING PROCESS BY EDUCATING, EMPOWERING, AND ENGAGING HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marcus Whitney Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Justin Wilkins Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Cherisse Scott Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Natasha Deane Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Keri Adams Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pratik Dash Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,061,172 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $57,018 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,061,172 |
| 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 | $1,061,172 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $644,798 |
| 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 | $120,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $812 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,289 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,187 |
| Office expenses | $2,431 |
| Information technology | $23,340 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,626 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,550 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $40 |
| Total functional expenses | $967,261 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $264,009 |
| 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 | $264,009 |
| 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 | $140,981 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $123,028 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $264,009 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Civic Tn has awarded $621,645 in support to 24 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MOTUS STRATEGIES PURPOSE: COVID VACCINE OUTREA | $252,820 |
Jackson, TN PURPOSE: COVID VACCINE OUTREA | $30,000 |
Nashville, TN PURPOSE: COVID VACCINE OUTREA | $30,000 |
Nashville, TN PURPOSE: COVID VACCINE OUTREA | $30,000 |
Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: COVID VACCINE OUTREA | $30,000 |
MEMPHIS FOR ALL EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: COVID VACCINE OUTREA | $24,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Civic Tn has recieved totaling $879,020.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Civic Nation Washington, DC PURPOSE: Covid-19 vaccine outreach | $533,820 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $220,000 |
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING WONDERFUL WORK OF CIVIC TN | $25,000 |
Anthony Crabb & Barbara Grasseschi Foundation Healdsburg, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Dan And Margaret Maddox Charitable Fund Nashville, TN PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE CORE MISSION SUPPORT. | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New Georgia Project Incorporated Atlanta, GA | $16,767,177 | $13,797,069 |
Americans For Limited Government Inc Fairfax, VA | $393,615 | $3,120,739 |
Democracy North Carolina Morrisville, NC | $5,545,351 | $3,905,206 |
Poder Nc Action Raleigh, NC | $516,007 | $1,658,680 |
Committee On States Raleigh, NC | $981,182 | $2,261,414 |
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc Norcross, GA | $1,352,497 | $1,499,948 |
The Virginia Civic Engagement Table Richmond, VA | $707,519 | $1,121,031 |
Civic Tn Nashville, TN | $264,009 | $1,061,172 |
Mississippi Votes Jackson, MS | $769,939 | $1,340,946 |
Missouri Organizing And Voter Engagement Collaborative St Louis, MO | $1,678,519 | $859,836 |
North Carolina Asian Americans Together Raleigh, NC | $2,598,246 | $1,786,641 |
Jonathan Project Inc Springfield, MO | $951 | $478,535 |