Grantmaking public charity · EIN 47-2158694
Center for Technology and Civic Life
Chicago, IL
Center for Technology and Civic Life is a public charity that makes grants based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $13.5M in grants paid across 110 grants, with $86.5M in total assets. Its largest grants went to US Digital Response, Institute for Responsive Government and The Elections Group.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Center for Technology and Civic Life's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Ctcl conducts due diligence on each prospective grantee to confirm its tax status and requests an application describing the activities it intends to engage in. each grantee signs a grant agreement setting out the terms and conditions of the grant and, at the end of the grant term, the grantee is required to report to ctcl on the progress made in conducting the funded activities. during the year ending january 31, 2025, the center received returns of subgrants that were issued during the year ending january 31, 2021. each of the subgrants were issued to support election administration, equipment, and secure infrastructure. details of all subgrants (returned) during the year ending january 31, 2025 are as follows: 1. north carolina state board of elections - po box 27255, raleigh, nc 27611-7255: $(116,327) 2. bernalillo county, nm - one civic plaza nw, albuquerque, nm 87102: $(5,027) 3. hidalgo county, tx - 100 n. closner, edinburg, tx: $(126)
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Increase civic participation by modernizing engagement between local government and the people they serve.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Digital Response | Oakland, CA | Support for Improvement of the Voting Experience | $3,754,500 |
| Institute for Responsive Government | Chicago, IL | Support for Improvement of the Voting Experience | $3,300,000 |
| The Elections Group | Burr Ridge, IL | Support for Improvement of the Voting Experience | $959,090 |
| Center for Civic Design | Cambridge, MD | Support for Improvement of the Voting Experience | $800,000 |
| Rock the Vote | Washington, DC | Support for Improving Language Access for Voters | $200,000 |
| Voteorg | Oakland, CA | Support for Improving Language Access for Voters | $200,000 |
| Public Rights Project | Oakland, CA | Support for Reliable and Secure Election Administration | $139,307 |
| Studio David Janka | San Francisco, CA | Support for Improvement of the Voting Experience | $128,000 |
| Mi Familia Vota | Phoenix, AZ | Support for Improving Language Access for Voters | $100,000 |
| Poder Latinx Collective Fund | San Francisco, CA | Support for Improving Language Access for Voters | $100,000 |
| Thomas Maioranaprototyping Systems LLC | Richmond, CA | Support for Improvement of the Voting Experience | $100,000 |
| Colorado County Clerks Association | Littleton, CO | Support for Improvement of the Voting Experience | $90,000 |
| Allegany County | Belmont, NY | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| Chaves County Clerk | Roswell, NM | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| Clinton County Board of Elections | Plattsburgh, NY | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| County of Columbia | Hudson, NY | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| Cortland County | Cortland, NY | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| Delaware County | Delhi, NY | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| Dorchester County | Cambridge, MD | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| Douglas County | Minden, NV | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| Franklin County Clerk | Benton, IL | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| County of Fulton | Lewistown, IL | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| Jackson County Clerk Elections Department | Murphysboro, IL | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| Lincoln County Clerk | Newport, OR | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
| Marquette County | Marquette, MI | Provide Nonpartisan Funding to Help Rural and Nonmetro Election Offices Conduct Reliable and Secure Elections. | $50,000 |
The 25 largest of 110 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Illinois$4.71M · 20 grants
- California$4.46M · 8 grants
- Maryland$930K · 5 grants
- New York$350K · 7 grants
- Michigan$326K · 12 grants
- Oregon$280K · 11 grants
- District of Columbia$241K · 2 grants
- Connecticut$222K · 10 grants
- Colorado$186K · 7 grants
- New Mexico$176K · 7 grants
- New Hampshire$160K · 8 grants
- Arizona$100K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Center for Technology and Civic Life accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Center for Technology and Civic Life's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Center for Technology and Civic Life give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $13,466,519 in grants paid (110 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Center for Technology and Civic Life funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to US Digital Response (CA), $3.75M, Institute for Responsive Government (IL), $3.3M, The Elections Group (IL), $959K, Center for Civic Design (MD), $800K and Rock the Vote (DC), $200K.