Civic Space Foundation

Civic Space Foundation Launched Civic Joy Fund to Bring Magic Back to San Francisco with Five New Citywide Projects: Summer of Music, Paint The City, Clean Up The Civic Joy Fund, funding 5 citywide projects to support artists, musicians, & small business Partner and invest in the people, organizations, and projects working to build civic gathering spaces around the country.
881045135
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2022
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San Francisco, CA 94103 United States
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Civic Space Foundation

Overview

The Civic Space Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement through the creation and support of public gathering spaces. It aims to promote vibrant communities by investing in projects that enhance civic interaction, inspired by models like Manny's in San Francisco.

Mission and Activities

The foundation's mission centers on investing in people, organizations, and projects that build civic gathering spaces across the United States. This includes physical improvements and community-focused initiatives designed to encourage civic participation and enrich public spaces. The foundation supports artistic and musical projects, such as painting public art and hosting music events, to revitalize urban environments and contribute to local economic recovery.

Programs

The Civic Space Foundation operates several key programs under its Civic Joy Fund:

  • Adopt-A-Block: Funding physical improvements on select city blocks.
  • Civic Joy Corps: Organizing monthly volunteer projects.
  • Clean Up the City: Weekly neighborhood cleanups followed by community meals.
  • Paint The City: Commissioning public art in various neighborhoods.
  • Summer of Music: Sponsoring musicians to perform on commercial streets.

Governance and Funding

As a 501(c)(3) organization, donations to the Civic Space Foundation are tax deductible. The foundation is supported by notable funders, including Joby Pritzker, Chris Larsen, Daniel Lurie, and several foundations. In recent fiscal years, the majority of its revenue has come from contributions.

Financial Summary

The organization files annual Form 990 reports with the IRS, providing financial transparency. Its expenses are primarily for salaries, compensation, and program-related activities. The foundation maintains significant assets and minimal liabilities.

External Links

For further information, refer to relevant reports and IRS filings.

[1] https://www.civicspacefoundation.org [2] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881045135 [3] https://www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-stories/stories/the-cultural-leaders-protecting-civic-space-worldwide/ [4] https://www.mott.org/work/civil-society/strengthening-civic-space/ [5] https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/881045135

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Absolutely love what the Civic Space Foundation is doing! Bringing joy and creativity back to our streets is essential for healing our community. Can't wait to see how the Civic Joy Fund transforms San Francisco! 🎉🌆
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So excited for the Civic Joy Fund and all the amazing projects in the works! Supporting local artists and businesses is such a fantastic way to strengthen our community. Let’s make San Francisco vibrant and welcoming for everyone! 🎨❤️
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1. How can local artists and musicians effectively collaborate with small businesses to maximize the impact of the Civic Joy Fund projects in their neighborhoods?
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2. What innovative strategies can be implemented to ensure ongoing community engagement and participation in civic gathering spaces beyond the initial projects funded by the Civic Joy Fund?
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investing in spaces projects and people to build joyful civic engagement. The Civic Space Foundation was created to invest in joyful civic projects and lay the groundwork for the new town hall around the United States. Healthy vibrant communities need high quality spaces for civic gathering to meet ones elected officials learn about the issues of the day and to be the starting point to getting involved. Inspired by Mannys a civic gathering and event space in San Francisco the Civic Space Foundation is a response to the growing need for people to come together in person get civically involved in their communities and support creative civic gathering spaces in the tough economic times after the pandemic.

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