Center For Technology and Civic Life
81% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Center For Technology and Civic Life is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2015, with $29,040,401 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
303 E Wacker Dr Ste 2109, Chicago, IL, 60601 EIN 47-2158694 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$29.0M
▲ 183.9% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$25.3M
Net assets
$85.3M
Employees
61
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Center For Technology and Civic Life: 81% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating40 mo reserves · +13% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Technology and Civic Life: 40 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Center For Technology and Civic Life: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Technology and Civic Life: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Increase civic participation by modernizing engagement between local government and the people they serve.
What they do
The center's government services program educates government agencies about the skills, strategies, and tools to engage their citizens. this is accomplished through (1) written and multimedia materials, (2) providing expert consulting services to government agencies, and (3) in-person training seminars for local government agencies.
Educate election officials on how to identify funding gaps in their departments and how to find opportunities to close the gap through leadership development and community building.
Contact & location
- Address
- 303 E Wacker Dr Ste 2109, Chicago, IL, 60601
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Government & Public Administration
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2015) to $29.0M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $85.3M
Operating margin
12.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$86.5M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$85.3M
Salaries & benefits
$5.8M
23% of expenses
Board members
5
4 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,040,401▲184% | $25,331,950▲10.7% | $85,319,426▲17.5% | $86,475,917▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $10,228,957▼46.8% | $22,891,404▲43.0% | $72,641,322▼8.6% | $74,574,027▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $19,213,792▼70.2% | $16,006,527▲236% | $79,459,754▼1.9% | $83,012,536▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $64,574,797▼81.9% | $4,769,354▼98.6% | $81,016,925▲239% | $81,351,444▲148% | 990 |
| 2020 | $356,251,345▲10364% | $335,429,878▲24260% | $23,877,800▲681% | $32,868,797▲936% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,404,409▲141% | $1,376,946▲23.0% | $3,056,333▲197% | $3,172,982▲173% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,414,981▲35.5% | $1,119,630▲33.0% | $1,028,870▲40.3% | $1,163,841▲46.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,044,134▲7.5% | $841,577▼16.1% | $733,519▲52.8% | $795,279▲40.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $970,937▼4.2% | $1,002,928▲99.8% | $479,962▼6.2% | $564,557▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,013,853 | $501,900 | $511,953 | $552,398 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Tiana Epps-johnson — $218,810 (0.86% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiana Epps-johnson | Executive Director | 40 | $218,810 |
| Whitney May | Director of Government Ser | 40 | $137,589 |
| Keara Fenzel | Director of Advocacy | 40 | $136,784 |
| Jason Choi | Associate Director | 40 | $128,627 |
| Sarah Berlin | Director of Civic Informat | 40 | $123,067 |
| Nareth Phin | Operations Director | 40 | $117,617 |
| Cristina Sinclaire | President & Director | 2 | — |
| Matt Masterson | Director | 1 | — |
| Pam Anderson | Director | 1 | — |
| Tammy Patrick | Secretary & Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| The Elections Group | Program Services | $1,571,429 |
| Kaplan Hecker Fink LLP | Legal | $730,865 |
| Seven Letter | Communication Consulting | $338,000 |
| Meltsner Strategies LLC | Strategic Consulting | $162,500 |
Grants received · $400.3M total
46 grants to Center For Technology and Civic Life totaling $400.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $12,000,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $3,301,800 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2023 | $4,000,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $2,500,250 |
| Global Impact | Grant to support program | 2023 | $1,083,333 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2023 | $1,000,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $812,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $2,000,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Public service | 2022 | $2,000,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2022 | $1,100,000 |
Grants made · $12.4M in FY2024
110 grants totaling $12.4M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Center For Technology and Civic Life →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Us Digital Response | Support for improvement of the voting experience | $3,754,500 |
| Institute For Responsive Government Inc | Support for improvement of the voting experience | $3,300,000 |
| The Elections Group | Support for improvement of the voting experience | $959,090 |
| Center For Civic Design | Support for improvement of the voting experience | $800,000 |
| Vote Org | Support for improving language access for voters | $200,000 |
| Rock the Vote | Support for improving language access for voters | $200,000 |
| Public Rights Project | Support for reliable and secure election administration | $139,307 |
| Studio David Janka | Support for improvement of the voting experience | $128,000 |
| Thomas Maioranaprototyping Systems LLC | Support for improvement of the voting experience | $100,000 |
| Mi Familia Vota | Support for improving language access for voters | $100,000 |
| Poder Latinx Community Fund | Support for improving language access for voters | $100,000 |
| Colorado County Clerks Association | Support for improvement of the voting experience | $90,000 |
| Jackson County Clerk Elections Department | Provide nonpartisan funding to help rural and nonmetro election offices conduct reliable and secure elections. | $50,000 |
| Clinton County Board of Elections | Provide nonpartisan funding to help rural and nonmetro election offices conduct reliable and secure elections. | $50,000 |
| Lincoln County Clerk | Provide nonpartisan funding to help rural and nonmetro election offices conduct reliable and secure elections. | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Technology and Civic Life a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Technology and Civic Life is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-2158694, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Technology and Civic Life's EIN?
- Center For Technology and Civic Life's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-2158694.
- How much revenue does Center For Technology and Civic Life report?
- Center For Technology and Civic Life reported $29,040,401 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Center For Technology and Civic Life's spending goes to programs?
- Center For Technology and Civic Life spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Center For Technology and Civic Life have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Technology and Civic Life A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Center For Technology and Civic Life's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Center For Technology and Civic Life's latest Form 990 is $218,810, paid to Tiana Epps-johnson (Executive Director).
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Data for Center For Technology and Civic Life (EIN 47-2158694) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.