Grantmaking public charity · EIN 88-1045135
Civic Space Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Civic Space Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in San Francisco, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.18M in grants paid across 30 grants, with $4.8M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Into the Streets, Noise Pop Industries LLC and Broke But Grand LLC.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Civic Space Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grantees are required to submit a grant report a fixed period after the grant period ends, noting if all funds were spent and confirming their use for the described project. As part of the Organization's monitoring the Organization confirms with recipients that grants are used exclusively in furtherance of the grant purpose, receives a statement of expenses accounting for the expenditures of grant funds and a narrative discussing the major accomplishments, community needs and the success in meeting those needs, challenges and future plans. The Organization may review materials publicizing grantee activities may often have direct observation or visibility into the events and civic activities funded by the Organization.
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
Investing in spaces, projects, and people to build joyful civic engagement.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Into the Streets | San Francisco, CA | First Thursdays & Mini Grants | $2,060,000 |
| Noise Pop Industries LLC | San Francisco, CA | Summer of Music | $643,563 |
| Broke But Grand LLC | Bend, OR | Paint the City | $289,441 |
| Chris & Greg Events LLC | Palm Springs, CA | Night Markets | $126,340 |
| BEChinatown | San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $120,000 |
| Community Youth Center of SF | San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $100,000 |
| North Beach Business Assoc | San Francisco, CA | Mini Grants | $100,000 |
| Excelsior Action Group | San Francisco, CA | Mini Grants | $75,174 |
| American Journalism Project | Washington, DC | Pilot Projects | $50,000 |
| Cole Valley Merchants Assoc | San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $50,000 |
| Hot and Cool Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Pilot Programs | $50,000 |
| LA Mas Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Pilot Programs | $50,000 |
| Little Secret LLC | Los Angeles, CA | Pilot Programs | $50,000 |
| Noe Valley Merch & Pro Assoc | San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $50,000 |
| SF Black Wallstreet Fdn | San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $50,000 |
| Wah Mei School | San Francisco, CA | Night Markets | $50,000 |
| BAS Holdings LLC | San Francisco, CA | SF Drag | $47,122 |
| Filmore Merch & Improv Assoc | San Francisco, CA | Mini Grants | $30,000 |
| Chirla | Los Angeles, CA | Pilot Programs | $25,000 |
| Great Highway Park | San Francisco, CA | SF Drag | $25,000 |
| LA Voice | Los Angeles, CA | Pilot Programs | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Parks Alliance | San Francisco, CA | Mini Grants | $20,000 |
| Precita Eyes Muralist Assoc | San Francisco, CA | Adopt a Block | $16,750 |
| Niche Creative | San Francisco, CA | Adopt a Block | $11,000 |
| Cherins Appliance Inc | San Francisco, CA | Adopt a Block | $10,000 |
The 25 largest of 30 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Civic Space Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Civic Space Foundation'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 Civic Space Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,181,528 in grants paid (30 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Civic Space Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Into the Streets (CA), $2.06M, Noise Pop Industries LLC (CA), $644K, Broke But Grand LLC (OR), $289K, Chris & Greg Events LLC (CA), $126K and BEChinatown (CA), $120K.