Non-profit

Georgia Center for Civic Engagement

Website:

georgiacivics.org

Location:

Cartersville, GA

Tax ID:

82-1249028

Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2022):

Revenue: $314,222
Expenses: $474,101
Assets: $130,835

Type:

Youth advocacy group

Formation:

2017

President & CEO:

Randell Trammell

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The Georgia Center for Civic Engagement (also known as the Center for Civic Engagement or CCE) is a youth-serving nonprofit organization that aims to provide comprehensive civic education to students in an effort to create more informed and active citizens. CCE also provides opportunities for educators to further develop their skills. 1

It was renamed United States Center for Civic Engagement in 2022. 1

History

The Georgia Center for Civic Engagement was launched in 2014 as the civic education initiative program of the State YMCA of Georgia. On December 31, 2020, the State YMCA of Georgia merged with Georgia Center for Civic Engagement, forming an independent nonprofit with no legal affiliation to the YMCA of the USA. On December 9, 2022, the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement expanded to become the United States Center for Civic Engagement. 1

Activities

The Center for Civic Engagement provides civic programs for students, including members of Youth Vote Georgia, a statewide mock election for kindergarten to grade 12 students. CCE’s other programs include the Georgia United Nations Assembly, a simulation of the United Nations that educates students about civics, effective communication, multilateral diplomacy, and globalization; the Junior Youth Assembly and Georgia Youth Assembly, each of which provides a three-day learning opportunity for students to experience the workings of the Georgia state government; and educational travel to cities like New York, Philadelphia, the District of Columbia, Boston, and Orlando. 2

The Center for Civic Engagement currently has more than 100 ENGAGE Chapters in more than 80 Georgia counties. ENGAGE is a career and technical student organization (CTSO) that was granted probationary status in 2023 and will be reviewed in 2025 for final approval. ENGAGE aims to educate students of all ages about the importance of civic responsibility, develop their leadership skills, and enhance community through service projects. 3

The Center for Civic Engagement is the host organization for iCivics in Georgia, a nonprofit digital educational platform. CCE provides teacher training to support the use of this platform and has partnered with the Administrative Office of the Courts and Georgia Family Connections to make iCivics available to all students in Georgia. 4

Funding

The Center for Civic Engagement is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses. While CCE does not disclose its donors, tax filings confirm donations from the Marcus Foundation ($224,300 in 2023), 5 the Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($75,000 in 2023), 6 and the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($28,000 in 2020). 7

The Center for Civic Engagement is also funded by membership affiliation fees from its ENGAGE Chapter program members. The membership fee for the 2024 to 2025 school year is $15 and provides resources and support to member chapters. 3

Board of Directors

Randell E. Trammell is the founder, president, and CEO of the Center for Civic Engagement. Trammell is a trustee of Reinhardt University, a national coalition member of CivXNow, the chair of Georgia’s Coalition for Civic Education, and is a trustee representing Georgia of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Trammell was appointed chair of the Georgia Commission for Civic Education by Governor Brian Kemp (R) in 2022. 8

Gerald W. Wade is a life board member and executive director emeritus for the State YMCA of Georgia and the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement. Wade is a former CEO of the State YMCA of Georgia. 9

Other members of the board include Joe Barnett, Whitfield County Schools Principal; Eddie Bennett, former executive director of the Georgia Council for the Social Studies; Rebecca Bernson; Georgia Supreme Court Justice Charlie Bethel,; Jason Bragg, vice president of government relations at the Georgia Electric Membership Cooperative; Liza Chapman, chief professional officer at the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board; Lauren Fralick, co-founder of Fralick Bozeman Public Affairs; State Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville); Cody Hall, partner at Full Focus Communications; Evan Karanovich, principal lead to the chair of Chick-Fil-A; Kay Love, assistant city manager of the City of Johns Creek; Jones County Commissioner Daylon Martin; Scott Maxwell, principal at Mathews and Maxwell; Macy McFall, government affairs member at the Robbins Firm; Irene Munn, principal at the Munn Firm; Michele NeSmith, program manager at the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Civic Affairs Foundation; James Nixon, former COO of Meadows Health; Caitlin O’Dea; Joe O’Kelley, principal at O’Kelley and Sorohan, Attorneys at Law; State Senator Chuck Payne (R-Dalton); Judge Allison Barnes Salter, State Court of Cobb County; Lynsey Singleton, program specialist at the Georgia Department of Education; Ed Thomas, managing director at Deloitte; Abigail Heys Thompson, patient services coordinator at Emory Healthcare; Mary Eloise Tymchuk, former Youth Governor; Melissa Tymchuk, chief of staff and strategy officer at Northeast Georgia Health System; Brad Vaughn, legislative director and counsel for the office of Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R); and Union City Mayor Vince Williams. 8

References

  1. “About CCE.” Center for Civic Engagement. Accessed December 27, 2024. https://georgiacivics.org/about-gcce.
  2. “Programs.” Center for Civic Engagement. Accessed December 27, 2024. https://georgiacivics.org/programs.
  3. “School Chapters.” Center for Civic Engagement. Accessed December 27, 2024. https://georgiacivics.org/school-chapters.
  4. “iCivics.” Center for Civic Engagement. Accessed December 27, 2024. https://georgiacivics.org/icivics.
  5. The Marcus Foundation, Return of Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2023, Part XV, Line 3.
  6. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2023, Schedule I, Part II.
  7.  Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2020, Schedule I, Part II.
  8. “Meet the Team.” Center for Civic Engagement. Accessed December 27, 2024. https://georgiacivics.org/meet-the-team.
  9. “Wade Legacy.” Center for Civic Engagement. Accessed December 27, 2024. https://georgiacivics.org/legacy.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: June - May
  • Tax Exemption Received: May 1, 2017

  • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2022 Jun Form 990 $314,222 $474,101 $130,835 $325,622 N $199,986 $114,236 $0 $135,000 PDF
    2021 Jun Form 990 $696,352 $727,656 $284,163 $313,933 N $19,700 $676,652 $0 $88,333
    2020 Jun Form 990 $668,007 $577,850 $185,331 $32,447 N $275,699 $392,308 $0 $25,000 PDF
    2019 Jun Form 990 $521,586 $519,872 $65,812 $0 N $65,945 $455,641 $0 $0 PDF
    2018 Jun Form 990 $487,822 $425,733 $62,339 $0 N $34,782 $453,040 $0 $0

    Georgia Center for Civic Engagement

    PO BOX 3789
    Cartersville, GA 30120-1714