EIN 47-4688867

Civilla

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Civilla is a non-profit design studio in Detroit that uses human-centered design to improve public-serving institutions.
Also known as...
Humans First Detroit
Total revenues
$5,407,214
2022
Total expenses
$4,224,507
2022
Total assets
$8,191,660
2022
Num. employees
22
2022

Program areas at Civilla

Michigan: Civilla partnered with the Michigan department of health and human services (mdhhs) on:project one day - implementing a streamlined enrollment process for Michigan's largest assistance programs, setting a bold north star goal that is focused on same day processing.benefits transparency and account access - conducting research and design to improve public benefits delivery and online account access through the mi bridges portal.child welfare - supporting the design and development of a modern comprehensive child welfare information system (ccwis) to improve outcomes for frontline staff as well as Michigan's children, youth, and families.
Connecticut: improving the customer experience for public benefits delivery in partnership with Connecticut department of social services, with a focus on snap, cash assistance, and magi medicaid.
Washington: creating an integrated and more human-centered model for public benefits delivery in partnership with the Washington state health and human services enterprise coalition.
Michigan unemployment insurance agency: developing a modern and equity-centered process for unemployment insurance benefits delivery in Michigan. Practica: developing an online learning program for government staff and partners to grow their capacity in human-centered design and deliver impact at scale.cohere: piloting a streamlined model for public benefits delivery in Michigan through policy, process and technology development. Probation department for Michigan eastern district: implementing a faster, simpler and more user-centered assignment process for the Michigan eastern probation department. Other: speaking fees & trainings performed & other general funds

Who funds Civilla

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund (GSPF)Community & Human Services$1,850,000
The Ford FoundationCore Support for Strategic Communication and Storytelling Work To Amplify Best Practices Related To Public Interest Technology in Local Service Delivery$100,000
Amalgamated Charitable FoundationGeneral Operating Support$100,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Civilla

NameTitleCompensation
Michael BrennanChief Executive Officer$337,000
Adam SelzerSenior Director / Chief Operating Officer$236,544
Lena SelzerSenior Director / Design Director$254,366

Financials for Civilla

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,344,218
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$62,996
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,407,214

Form 990s for Civilla

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122019-11-22990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Ford Foundation
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyCommunity improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
440 Burroughs St 200
Detroit, MI 48202
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Website URL
civilla.org/ 
Phone
(313) 913-7838
IRS details
EIN
47-4688867
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S31: Urban, Community Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
5416: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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