Membership and Outreach

• Quarterly newsletters and eblasts of special notice
• Gratis access to videos by Fellows of The Civita Institute

• Gratis access to virtual presentations by leading thinkers in the design arts

• Gratis application to The Civita Institute's Fellowship program 

• Gratis access to The Civita Institute's AIA CES online seminars

• Gratis access to member-stays at the The Civita Institute (not available to students, subject to availability)

 

1. Fellowship Applicant Membership: $45 ($50)

2. Student Membership: $45 ($50)
3. Individual Membership: $75 - 3-night member-stay after 3 consecutive years of Individual Membership* (2-night member-stay)
4. Supporter: $225 - 3-night member-stay* ($300)
5. Friends of Civita Institute: $500+ - 7-night member-stay* (5-night member-stay)

Member-Stays at The Civita Institute 

Please visit Civita Houses to know more about the historic and beautiful facilities of The Civita Institute in Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy.

 

Only members can stay at the facilities of The Civita Institute - the Institute is not a commercial enterprise and does not rent lodging. Membership donations at the Annual Membership Levels above enable member-stays (member benefit level and scheduling stipulations apply). Participation in The Civita Institute's Fellowship program or any of its Educational Programs also requires membership.  Membership for all residents (including for all guests of members) must also be current at least 7 days before your stay begins and for the entire length of your stay. Membership must be current and paid in annually, regardless of the level of prior contributions. Visitor Conditions forms must be filled and signed by all member residents 18 years and older and submitted via email to info@civitainstitute.org at least 7 days prior to any stay. Lockboxes with key codes allow self-check-in, with codes distributed to Members prior to the stay, provided that membership is in place and Visitor Conditions forms have been timely submitted. Failure to cancel or reschedule a scheduled stay at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled stay (except in case of a verifiable emergency not in the control of the Member) will result in the loss of that stay benefit. The Civita Institute Board reserves the right to alter the terms of the member stay program and to refuse membership to any individual, to refund membership contributions and cancel individual memberships, to revise the membership stay rules, and to regulate the use of the Civita Institute property during any member stay. For other specific questions and availability, please contact us at info@civitainstitute.org 

 

The Civita Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose support from individuals and professional organizations results in membership in The Civita Institute. Benefits of membership vary with the level of membership donation, and donations are tax exempt to the extent allowable by law. Please see further discussion below. Our federal tax ID number is 91-1154445.

 

1. The Civita Institute does not provide tax advice and members/ donors are advised to seek professional counsel regarding potential tax deductions. The Civita Institute will provide an annual tax letter to all donors stating the total amount of the donation(s) received during the fiscal year and the value of any associated benefits. In general, the amount of any tax deduction is based on the donation amount minus the market value of any benefit received.

 

2. IRS rules for 2024 do not require tax letters for membership donations at or below $75. The rules currently state that the full amount of a donation to a 501(c)(3) organization at or below $75 may be deducted, and incidental benefits (such as discounts to events) do not affect the tax deduction at this level. These IRS rules can change, and donors are strongly advised to seek independent tax advice regarding tax deductions. 

 

3.  Donors to The Civita Institute at certain levels are eligible for member-stays at the facilities of the Institute in Civita di Bagnoregio. Please see the description of member-stay benefits below. The market value in 2024 and in  2025 for member-stays in lo Studio and il Nuovo is determined to be $100 per night; the value of a member-stay in il Ruderino is $75 per night.

 

Note: Stays must be coordinated within the board-approved calendar of mission-driven activities of The Civita Institute. Members are advised to plan well in advance. Please email info@civitainstitute.org for availability.