named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community-Based Civics Education
Project-based learning curriculum implemented in middle and high schools that empowers students to identify and address community issues through civic engagement.
Legislative Advocacy and Coalition Building
Efforts to advance equitable civic education policies, including advocacy for state-level initiatives like the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness.
Youth Leadership Development
Initiative that builds student leadership skills through civic projects, advocacy campaigns, and recognition programs such as the Student Changemaker Award.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Student-Led Civic Engagement Support 3 activities
- Facilitate student reflection on civic impact and democratic participationGuides students in reflecting on their civic impact and evolving role in democracy during and after completing civic action projects.
- Promote culturally relevant and inclusive democracy educationAdvances equity in civic learning by engaging diverse voices from civil rights, democracy, and education organizations, with intentional emphasis on youth and educator perspectives in shaping culturally relevant democracy education.
- Support student-led civic advocacy and policy engagementGuides students in developing and advocating for civic action projects that address real community issues, including drafting legislation, conducting letter-writing campaigns, and meeting with elected officials. Examples include advocating for mental health curricula in Rhode Island, drug rehabilitation pilot programs in Oklahoma, and net metering incentives in Texas.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for policy investments and improvements in civic educationAdvocates for increased public investments in civic education and supports state-based coalitions to advance policy change. Shares stories of students, teachers, and communities to promote the value of civic learning and foster a responsive civics education ecosystem.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Deliver community-based civics education programs to studentsPartners with middle and high schools and school districts to implement a year-long, project-based civics curriculum that engages over 25,000 students annually in more than 150 schools across eight states. Students gain hands-on experience in civic action, including researching community issues and advocating for policy solutions.
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Enhance student academic and civic engagementStudents participating in the program experience a 63% gain in social studies learning and a 23% gain in informational reading, equivalent to five to six and two additional months of learning, respectively. Participation also increases overall academic engagement in non-Generation Citizen classes.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host Civics Day events for student project showcasesOrganizes semester-end Civics Day events where students present their community-based civics projects to peers, community members, business leaders, alumni, public officials, and educators. These events facilitate intergenerational dialogue and recognize student civic leadership.
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Produce research and toolkits to advance K-12 civic education equityDevelops and disseminates research reports, resources, and toolkits for educators, policymakers, and community leaders to support equitable civic learning at district and state levels.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Provide student fellowships in state civics policyOffers year-long fellowship programs that give students hands-on experience in state-level civics policy development and advocacy.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize student civic leadership through awardsAwards the Student Changemaker award to high school students who demonstrate exceptional leadership in civic action projects, such as those addressing gun violence prevention, during Civics Day events.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Share youth impact stories and organizational updatesHighlights youth-led change and program outcomes through a public blog that shares stories of student, teacher, and community impact.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Build teacher capacity in project-based and civic educationIncreases teacher confidence and effectiveness in delivering project-based learning and supporting student engagement with state and local government. Teachers are three times more likely to report confidence in project-based learning and twice as likely in supporting civic engagement and community connections. 89% report increased job satisfaction after implementing the program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.72M
Contributions & grants$3.10M84%
Program service revenue$456K12%
Investment income$156K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5.78M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$4.89M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.76M
Cash$1.58M
Investments$1.92M
Liabilities$294K
Net assets$5.46M
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -54.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CLAY ROY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $203K |
| JOSHUA SOLOMON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $167K |
| ANDREW JAMES WILKES | CHIEF POLICY & ADVOCACY OF | 40 | $156K |
| SARAH C KELLY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $150K |
| ALLYSON COOK | CHIEF PROGRAM & IMPACT OFF | 40 | $147K |
board members · 11
- CHARLIE BULLOCK — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BROWN — CHAIR
- FALLON MANYIKA — DIRECTOR
- HANNA RODRIGUEZ-FARRAR — DIRECTOR
- ISHRAT JAHAN — DIRECTOR
- JANE LO — DIRECTOR
- MARJORIE INNOCENT — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW SEGNERI — VICE CHAIR
- NICOLE WRIGHT — DIRECTOR
- SAVANNAH SLAYTON — DIRECTOR
- WENDY LEE HAINES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- 3Lane Marketing Partner — Digital marketing agency that designed the organization's website.
- 3Lane Marketing Partner — Website design and development partner
- 3Lane Marketing Partner — Website development partner
- 3Lane Marketing Partner — Website development partner for Generation Citizen
- 3Lane Marketing Partner — Website development partner.
- Emerson South Mid-High School Partner — School where Generation Citizen implements its civic education program and supports student-led civic action projects.
- Lucas Education Research Partner — Conducted external research on the impact of Generation Citizen's project-based learning curriculum.
- RI Civic Learning Coalition Partner — Convened by Generation Citizen to launch youth fellowship programs focused on civics education and policy engagement.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Civics Educationmethodology: community-based_civics_educationBy grounding civics education in local community issues and student lived experiences, we produce deeper civic engagement and leadership among young people, because it makes democratic participation relevant, actionable, and identity-affirming.
- Equity-Centered Democratic Pedagogymethodology: culturally_responsive_and_sustaining_educationBy modeling classrooms as democratic spaces that center student voice, identity, and cultural assets, we produce more inclusive and effective civic learning, because students develop stronger civic identities when their lived experiences are treated as foundational to the learning process.
- Experiential Civic Reflection and Public Engagementmethodology: experiential_civic_learningBy combining public presentations of student work with structured reflection, we produce stronger civic identity and community connection, because presenting to real audiences deepens accountability and reinforces the value of civic contribution.
- Field-Building and Coalition Advocacy for Civic Educationmethodology: coalition-based_advocacyBy building cross-organizational coalitions and advocating for policy change, we produce systemic improvements in civics education access and quality, because field-wide collaboration amplifies impact and institutionalizes equity-centered practices.
- Youth Civic Engagement Through Project-Based Learningmethodology: project-based_learningBy engaging students in student-led, collaborative projects that address real community issues, we produce sustained civic motivation and leadership skills, because experiential action fosters ownership, agency, and practical understanding of democratic processes.