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Civil Survival Project

Civil Survival organizes system-impacted people, provides legal representation, and advocates for policy reform to restore opportunity to communities harmed by the criminal legal system.

Community Development Seattle, WA EIN 814267776 · IRS Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Civil Survival Project

Civil survival workshops aim to organize people who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to gain knowledge, and increase political participation by learning how to tell their stories to elected officials. Game changer groups are a place where formerly incarcerated community members, family, and allies come together to support people that have been through similar barriers. These groups are offered in four counties in western washington.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Civil Survival organizes system-impacted people, provides legal representation, and advocates for policy reform to restore opportunity to communities harmed by the criminal legal system.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S99

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.72
Program expenses$0.72 ($1.7 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Civil Survival Project is a registered community development nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 814267776. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage shows mixed sentiment.

Civil Survival Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Civil Survival Project is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Civil Survival Project has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 24% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Civil Survival Project is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Civil Survival Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Civil Survival Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 72% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 24%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Civil survival workshops aim to organize people who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to gain knowledge, and increase political participation by learning how to tell their stories to elected officials. Game changer groups are a place where formerly incarcerated community members, family, and allies come together to support people that have been through similar barriers. These groups are offered in four counties in western washington. Civil Survival Project is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Civil Survival Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 24%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Civil Survival Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Civil Survival Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814267776, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DE
Derek Boyd
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adrienne S•••••
BOARD DIRECT
AM
Amanda D•••••
President
CA
Carolina L••••
BOARD DIRECT
CH
Christopher B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christopher P•••••
PAST CHAIRMA
CL
Cleo F••••
Trustee
CO
Corey G••••••••
Director
CY
Cynthia B••••
Trustee
DE
Derek B•••
Trustee
GI
Gino C•••••••
BOARD DIRECT
HE
Heidi B••••••
Trustee
KA
Karen C•••••
Trustee
KA
Karen D•••••••
BOARD DIRECT
LE
Lee N••••••
BOARD DIRECT
NO
Noel V•••
Trustee
OM
Omari A••••
BOARD DIRECT
PR
Prachi D•••
Director
SH
Shon H••••••
Vice President
SU
Sugam S•••
TA
Tadeu V••••••
Trustee
TA
Tarra S••••••
Director
TE
Teresa G•••••
TE
Terrance T•••••
VICE CHAIR
TO
Tommy F••••••••
BOARD DIRECT
VA
Vanessa H••••••••
BOARD DIRECT
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Mixed

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Why a Washington state lawmaker is suing the nonprofit she created - KUOW
Dec 2024
www.kuow.org
House Dist. 23rd Pos. 1: Tarra Simmons vs. Kurt Robertson - Kitsap Sun
Oct 2024
www.kitsapsun.com
Washington lawmaker fired from nonprofit she founded following allegations of misconduct - Kitsap Sun
Aug 2024
www.kitsapsun.com
Corey Guilmette ’16 Works to Mitigate Criminal Convictions at Civil Survival - Yale Law School
May 2024
law.yale.edu
Meet Amanda DuBois - CanvasRebel Magazine
Apr 2024
canvasrebel.com
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Lawsuit Challenges State and Counties to Refund Financial Penalties for Drug Charges - PubliCola -
Apr 2021
publicola.com
Interview: Tarra Simmons, the First Formerly Incarcerated WA State Rep - Business Insider
Nov 2020
www.businessinsider.com
Tarra Simmons cruises to victory in the 23rd district as incumbents hold strong in early returns - Kitsap Sun
Nov 2020
www.kitsapsun.com
These Political Candidates Are Embracing Their Criminal Records - The Marshall Project
Jun 2020
www.themarshallproject.org
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS_990
Former inmate-turned-attorney to run for open statehouse seat - KUOW
Oct 2019
www.kuow.org

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Civil Survival Project This page 87 $2.7 million 72%
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
501cpa 89 $1.6 million -
Minnesota Propane Gas Research Foundation 89 $1.9 million -
Family Advocacy & Community Training 89 $4.4 million -
Cardinal Shehan Center Inc 89 $2.2 million -
Middle Flint Council on Aging Inc 89 $7.1 million -
Cairnwood Village Inc 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Civil Survival Project

What is Civil Survival Project?
Civil Survival Project is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. Civil survival workshops aim to organize people who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to gain knowledge, and increase political participation by learning how to tell their stories to elected officials. Game changer groups are a place where formerly incarcerated community members, family, and allies come together to support people that have been through similar barriers. These groups are offered in four counties in western washington.
When was Civil Survival Project founded?
Civil Survival Project was founded in 2018.
Who leads Civil Survival Project?
Derek Boyd serves as President.
Where is Civil Survival Project located?
Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What is Civil Survival Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Civil Survival Project trustworthy?
Civil Survival Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Civil Survival Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 814267776.
What is Civil Survival Project's website?
http://www.civilsurvival.org