EIN 47-4688867

Civilla

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Civilla transforms public-serving institutions through human-centered design, aiming to create positive social change at scale and impact one billion lives. The nonprofit collaborates with institutional leaders to develop scalable, people-first solutions and fosters honest relationships with those most affected by their work. Civilla embraces a humans-first movement, helping institutions navigate complexities while promoting strengths to function as forces for good. By focusing on effective services and community engagement, Civilla builds a more beautiful civil society for all.
Also known as...
Humans First Detroit
Total revenues
$9,784,377
2023
Total expenses
$5,082,048
2023
Total assets
$13,977,376
2023
Num. employees
22
2023

Program areas at Civilla

Michigan: Civilla partnered with the Michigan department of health and human services (mdhhs) on: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.other: speaking fees & trainings performed & other general funds

Who funds Civilla

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Amalgamated Charitable FoundationGeneral Operating Support$2,000,000
GS Daf (GSPF)Community & Human Services$1,850,000
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationU.s. Economic Mobility & Opportunity$878,658
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Civilla

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

Financials for Civilla

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,520,265
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$264,112
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$9,784,377

Form 990s for Civilla

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
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
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyCommunity improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
440 Burroughs St 200
Detroit, MI 48202
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, 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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