# The Civic Federation

- **Website:** <https://civicfed.org>
- **Primary alias:** `civicfed.org`

## Description

The Civic Federation is an independent, non-partisan governmental research organization based in Chicago, Illinois, with a mission to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of local government. Established in 1894, the Civic Federation offers objective fiscal analysis and recommendations aimed at improving government operations across various levels for the benefit of community leaders, policymakers, and the general public.

The organization's extensive research focuses on crucial issues such as pensions, property tax management, public transit, and education. With a commitment to informing and educating the public, the Civic Federation regularly publishes detailed reports and provides insights tailored to contemporary fiscal challenges. It engages with government officials and collaborates with other civic institutions to advocate for efficient service delivery and sustainable financial practices. 

Through its outreach initiatives, including newsletters and educational programs, the Civic Federation ensures that residents and leaders in Illinois are equipped with the information and resources necessary to promote sound governance and informed public discourse.

## Industries

- ⚖️ Law and Government
- ⚖️ Government _(under Law and Government)_
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/civicfederation)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/civic-federation)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id1d-bIpIi/w/782/h/215/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779896648012)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id1d-bIpIi/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779896648355)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tall Poppy | #af272f | accent |
| Mine Shaft | #252525 | dark |
| Can Can | #d79397 | light |

## Fonts

- Lato — asset _(google)_
- Open Sans — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id1d-bIpIi/w/1500/h/500/idjyvhoffW.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779896647828)

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