Civic Federation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Civic Federation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1941, with $2,376,162 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
10 N Dearborn St Ste 800, Chicago, IL, 60602 EIN 36-2170124 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 27.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$5.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Civic Federation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating36 mo reserves · +22% 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 Civic Federation: 36 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Civic Federation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Civic Federation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.1M (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $293KNet assets $5.6M
Operating margin
22.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.9M
Total liabilities
$293K
Net assets
$5.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,376,162▲27.0% | $1,846,881▲1.9% | $5,601,270▲15.9% | $5,894,424▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,870,585▲7.0% | $1,812,863▼5.0% | $4,833,059▲9.7% | $5,248,091▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,748,474▼2.3% | $1,908,518▲2.3% | $4,406,802▲5.2% | $4,903,101▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,788,754▼21.7% | $1,865,614▲5.9% | $4,190,965▼15.4% | $4,522,614▼16.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,283,232▲44.5% | $1,761,892▼3.1% | $4,952,201▲17.7% | $5,430,949▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,580,464▼31.5% | $1,818,076▼5.4% | $4,206,555▼2.3% | $4,699,869▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,308,116▲39.7% | $1,921,489▲5.1% | $4,304,140▲8.8% | $4,794,827▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,652,223▼22.7% | $1,829,091▲6.1% | $3,954,765▼1.9% | $4,482,009▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,138,573▲66.5% | $1,724,422▲8.9% | $4,033,098▲18.1% | $4,645,266▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,284,072▲0.8% | $1,583,577▲7.1% | $3,416,111▼3.0% | $4,008,819▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,273,638▼39.5% | $1,478,108▲4.6% | $3,520,151▼9.1% | $4,168,443▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,103,489 | $1,413,717▲8.4% | $3,870,507▲26.7% | $4,001,219▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,303,777▼1.3% | $3,054,538▼0.9% | $3,163,696▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,321,348▲14.2% | $3,082,748▼2.1% | $3,130,033▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,157,105▲4.3% | $3,147,758▲21.6% | $3,198,277▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,109,153 | $2,587,820 | $2,632,310 | 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.
Grants received · $1.9M total
59 grants to Civic Federation totaling $1.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Sponsorship | 2024 | $24,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $66,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $26,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $26,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Sponsorships | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $20,750 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Mission support | 2023 | $7,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for 2022 annual civic awards held on june 14, 2022 (no tickets or tangible benefits), general operating support, trustee membership contribution (no tangible benefits received), support for annual luncheon (no tickets or tangible benefits), in support of the 2023 annual civic awards. | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $51,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $32,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $32,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2022 | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $10,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Community support | 2022 | $9,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Civic Federation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Civic Federation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2170124, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Civic Federation's EIN?
- Civic Federation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2170124.
- How much revenue does Civic Federation report?
- Civic Federation reported $2,376,162 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Civic Federation have?
- CharityIndex grades Civic Federation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Civic Federation (EIN 36-2170124) 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.