National Civic League
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Community assistance - national civic league facilitates strategic planning processes, community engagement training, and development of local engagement plans and materials - helping local governments and institutions engage and involve residents in ways that lead to tangible outcomes. National civic league's community assistance philosophy encourages communities to view civic engagement as more than presenting information or distributing questionnaires (though both are important); instead, we promote listening to, and learning from, residents consistently and using those insights to shape how programs are administered, designed and executed. We set a different expectation for engagement. All-america city award (since 1949) - the national civic league has recognized and celebrated the best in american civic innovation with the prestigious all-america city award. The award, …
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Mission
Our mission is to advance civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, National Civic League has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 23,818 community development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Civic League is a registered community development nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 841255845. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 131 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
National Civic League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841255845. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
National Civic League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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.
National Civic League is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, National Civic League has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
National Civic League 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 131 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for National Civic League. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, National Civic League holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Community assistance - national civic league facilitates strategic planning processes, community engagement training, and development of local engagement plans and materials - helping local governments and institutions engage and involve residents in ways that lead to tangible outcomes. National civic league's community assistance philosophy encourages communities to view civic engagement as more than presenting information or distributing questionnaires (though both are important); instead, we promote listening to, and learning from, residents consistently and using those insights to shape how programs are administered, designed and executed. We set a different expectation for engagement. All-america city award (since 1949) - the national civic league has recognized and celebrated the best in american... National Civic League is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to National Civic League are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Civic League is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841255845, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 131 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 131 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1992
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about National Civic League
- What is National Civic League?
- National Civic League is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Denver, United States. Community assistance - national civic league facilitates strategic planning processes, community engagement training, and development of local engagement plans and materials - helping local governments and institutions engage and involve residents in ways that lead to tangible outcomes. National civic league's community assistance philosophy encourages communities to view civic engagement as more than presenting information or distributing questionnaires (though both are important); instead, we promote listening to, and learning from, residents consistently and using those insights to shape how programs are administered, designed and executed. We set a different expectation for engagement. All-america city award (since 1949) - the national civic league has recognized and celebrated the best in american civic innovation with the prestigious all-america city award. The award, bestowed yearly on 10 communities (more than 500 in all) recognizes the work of communities in using inclusive civic engagement to address critical issues and create stronger connections among residents, businesses and nonprofit and government leaders. The all-american city award shines a spotlight on the incredible work taking place in communities across the country. By celebrating the best in local innovation, civic engagement and cross-sector collaboration, the all-america city awards remind us of the potential within every community to tackle tough issues and create real change. Membership - membership in the national civic league provides access to a broad network of government, civic, and business leaders.
- When was National Civic League founded?
- National Civic League was founded in 1992.
- Who leads National Civic League?
- Doug Linkhart serves as President.
- Where is National Civic League located?
- Headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
- What is National Civic League's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Civic League trustworthy?
- National Civic League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 National Civic League's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841255845.
- What is National Civic League's website?
- http://www.nationalcivicleague.org