Through four interconnected areas of work we nurture the creative, ethical, and civic capacities of communities to continually advancing the common good.
Civis invests in a portfolio of innovative civic, and creative projects that recognize and uphold responsibility for our shared and interdependent future.
What We Do
Civis believes in working through coalitions and partnerships
Arts & Letters
Civis supports artists and writers who give form to the unseen currents of civic life.
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Reflective History
Civis preserves homes and neighborhoods that speak to the soul of our democracy.
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Community Building
Civis invests in communities where coalitions of neighbors, partners, and institutions are working together toward the common good.
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Democracy Initiatives
Civis supports initiatives that encourage citizens to engage with difference, confront injustice, and shape policies grounded in empathy and reason.
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Featured Projects