Civitas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Civitas Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,450 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$170,450
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $393,100 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $458,160 | 18 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $393,100 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $170,450 | 15 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Civitas Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Civitas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 3 | $80,000 |
| California | 3 | $30,500 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $26,250 |
| Idaho | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hal Coker Memorial Buckaroo Benefit Fund | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of la Plata County | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Princeton University | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Wild Courage | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Stanford University Board of Trustees | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| La Plata County Search & Rescue | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Laurence School | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| The Hun School of Princeton | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Youth on Course | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Music United | Unrestricted general | $250 |
| Yale University | Unrestricted general | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Stanley L Levin
- Davis A Handler
Questions people ask
Does Civitas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Civitas Foundation give?
$170,450 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Civitas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stanley L Levin (President/Treasurer) and Davis A Handler (Secretary).
What does Civitas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.