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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3213766

CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE

Tax-exempt · ALLENTOWN, PA 18105

Financials

$100$2K2024$121K$54K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$121,400$53,666$67,734$23,111–$23,111
December 31, 2024990-EZ$100$2,000-$1,900$100$2,000-$1,900
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$121,400

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$53,298
Other expenses
$368
Program services (functional)
$53,666

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$100
Total assets, end of year
$23,111
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$23,111
Cash, savings and investments
$23,111
Gross receipts
$121,400

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES F THIELPRESIDENT4$0
ADAM PERAULTTREASURER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES F THIELPRESIDENT2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 4191, ALLENTOWN, PA 18105-4191
In care of
% CHARLES THIEL
Signed the 990-EZ
CHARLES F THIEL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(484) 240-9329
Return prepared by
BUCKNO LISICKY & COMPANY PC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER A MORE INFORMED, ENGAGED, AND ECONOMICALLY VIBRANT SOCIETY BY PROVIDING THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE MEANINGFULLY IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. WE BELIEVE THAT A WELL-INFORMED AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING CITIZENRY IS THE CORNERSTONE OF A THRIVING DEMOCRACY AND A PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY. THE CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE ENGAGES IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AIMED AT EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION, EDUCATION, AND ACTIVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. OUR PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: OACTIVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES: WE ORGANIZE CAMPAIGNS AND EVENTS THAT ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES. THIS INCLUDES VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES, TOWN HALL MEETINGS, PUBLIC FORUMS, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO PROMOTE INFORMED AND ACTIVE CIVIC PARTICIPATION. (20%) ORESOURCE PROVISION: WE OFFER TOOLS AND RESOURCES, SUCH AS INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS, ONLINE PLATFORMS, AND MENTORSHIP PROGRA

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 1.NTEE - W20 GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 2.THE CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE ENGAGES IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT CANDIDATES WHO ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION OF EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATION, EDUCATION, AND ACTIVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: A.ENDORSING CANDIDATES: WE MAY ENDORSE CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LEVELS WHO DEMONSTRATE A COMMITMENT TO POLICIES AND INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. B.CAMPAIGN SUPPORT: WE MAY ALLOCATE RESOURCES, INCLUDING MONEY AND VOLUNTEER TIME, TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGNS OF CANDIDATES WHO ALIGN WITH OUR ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS. THIS SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS, ORGANIZING VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, AND PROVIDING LOGISTICAL ASSISTANCE. C.VOTER EDUCATION: WHILE WE ENGAGE IN VOTER EDUCATION TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT CANDIDATES' POSITIONS ON ISSUES RELEVANT TO OUR MISSION, WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR THE ELECTION OF SPECIFIC CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT OUR OBJECTIVES. THIS INCLUDES CREATING AND DISTRIBUTING VOTER GUIDES, HOSTING CANDIDATE FORUMS, AND RUNNING PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. D.ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING: WE PARTICIPATE IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES TO INFLUENCE POLICY DECISIONS AND LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS. THIS INCLUDES WORKING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CANDIDATES TO PROMOTE LEGISLATION THAT ALIGNS WITH OUR MISSION. OUR INVOLVEMENT IN THESE POLITICAL ACTIVITIES IS CONDUCTED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATIONS. WE ENSURE THAT OUR PRIMARY FOCUS REMAINS ON PROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE AND THAT OUR POLITICAL ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION TO FOSTER A MORE INFORMED, ENGAGED, AND ECONOMICALLY VIBRANT SOCIETY.
    Expenses $53,666

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-3213766
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$23,111
Income (IRS master file)
$121,400

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$121,400$53,666$23,111IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$100$2,000$100IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-3213766).

Questions about CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE

What is the EIN of CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE is 99-3213766.
Is CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2024.
Are donations to CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CIVIC GROWTH INITIATIVE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $121,400, expenses of $53,666 and total assets of $23,111 at year end.

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