Mission
The CivicLab is a Chicago-based do tank that deepens and accelerates work in civic and community engagement We conduct civic research training and leadership development aimed at growing and increasing leadership from Chicago communities
Small Public Charity
THE CIVICLAB INC
THE CIVICLAB INC, of CHICAGO, IL, is a Small Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $172K in revenue, $163K in expenses, $26K in total assets. 9 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $131K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 611710329
CHICAGO, IL
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
NTEE: R05
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$172K
Total Expenses$163K
Total Assets$26K
Grant Records9
Funding Total$131K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Civiclab Inc
How The Civiclab Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 5 years.
$53
Programs
the work itself
$47
Everything else
operations and overhead
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Inside the $53 for programs
$53
Provided trainings and executive coaching sessions to frontline nonprofit groups and academic institutions The Civiclab conducted 45 workshops planning meetings and coaching sessions for leaders managers and students
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
RIGHTS & JUSTICE
$25,670
GENERAL OPERATIONS
$25,000
GENERAL OPERATIONS
$15,000
GENERAL OPERATIONS
$15,000
RIGHTS & JUSTICE
$7,825
Showing up to 5 of 9 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
President CEO
Jonathan Peck
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172K | $163K | $26K |
| 2024 | $92K | $75K | $17K |
| 2023 | $64K | $63K | $10K |
| 2022 | $120K | $133K | $8K |
| 2021 | $123K | $104K | $21K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $123K to $172K (+39%), with total assets most recently reported at $26K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.