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National Civic League

Our mission is to advance civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities.

Community Development Denver, CO EIN: 841255845 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About National Civic League

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, …

Founded
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S800
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

Our mission is to advance civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.2% of total expenses ($149,342 of $1,465,260).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
13

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Doug L•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 131 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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