Join The Civita Institute!
The Civita Institute offers membership internationally - to individuals, academic institutions, and corporations located across the globe. Members may be eligible for U.S. federal tax benefits. See Civita Houses to know more about the beautiful, historic facilities of The Civita Institute in Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy where members have a 'home away from home'!
Annual Membership Levels
1. Fellowship Application Membership: $50
2. Student Membership: $50
3. Individual Membership: $75 - 2-night member-stay*
4. Supporter: $300 - 3-night member-stay*
5. Friends of Civita Institute: $500+ - 5-night member-stay*
6. Academic Institution Daily Membership: $300/ 4-hour stay, up to 25 people, exclusive use of the Sala Grande and grounds
7. Corporate Membership: $3,000/ 2-night stay, up to 10 people, 5 houses, exclusive use of the Sala Grande and grounds
* See Member-Stays below. As of February 20, 2025, membership on or after this date activates any noted member-stay benefit for one year. Membership prior to this date retains eligiblity for member-stays per prior membership stipulations.
Gratis Member Benefits
• Seasonal newsletters
• AIA Continuing Education online learning units unique to The Civita Institute
• Fellowship applications
• Past-Fellows' project videos
• Virtual presentations about architecture and design
• U.S. tax deductibility of unused member-stay benefits
Member-Stays at The Civita Institute
Only members are eligible to stay at the facilities of The Civita Institute - the Institute is not a commercial enterprise and does not rent lodging. Memberships at the annual membership levels above enable member-stays (membership level and scheduling stipulations apply). Participation in The Civita Institute's Fellowship program an any of its Educational Programs require membership by each participant 18 years of age or older (including overnight guests of members). Membership must be current at least 7 days before the member-stay begins and remain current for the entire length of stay.
Visitor Conditions Forms
Member-stay benefits require members to comply with Visitor Conditions. Visitor Conditions forms must be filled out and signed by all persons 18 years of age or older who will participate in a member-stay benefit. The Visitor Conditions forms can be submitted via email to info@civitainstitute.org and are due at least 7 days prior to any stay. Lockboxes with key codes will be provided for self-check-in. Codes will be emailed or texted to the designated member prior to the stay - if required memberships are current and Visitor Conditions forms have been submitted.
Scheduling Member-Stays
Contact info@civitainstitute.org well in advance of your desired stay. Please note that the calendar of The Civita Institute accommodates many programs, and member-stays are subject to availability. Failure to cancel or reschedule a scheduled member-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 permanent loss of that member-stay benefit. The Civita Institute Board of Directors reserves the right to alter the terms of the member-stay program and to refuse membership to any individual, to refund membership contributions or to cancel memberships, to revise the membership stay rules, and to regulate the use of The Civita Institute property during any member-stay. For specific questions and availability, contact
info@civitainstitute.org
Tax Considerations of Membership
The Civita Institute is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and is the dba of the Northwest Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies in Italy (NIAUSI). Member-stay benefits vary with the level of membership and donations are tax exempt to the extent allowable by law. The Civita Institute's U.S. federal tax ID number is 91-1154445. The Italian codice fiscale of NIAUSI is 90102070563.
1. The Civita Institute does not provide tax advice. Members (and donors) are advised to seek professional counsel regarding potential tax deductions.
2. The Civita Institute will provide an annual tax letter to all members (and donors) above the $75 Individual Membership level stating the total amount of the membership (or donation) received during the fiscal year and the market value of any associated benefits. In general, the amount of any tax deduction is based on the membership amount (or donation) minus the market value of any benefit taken.
2. U.S. IRS rules in recent years have not required tax letters for membership donations at or below $75, and The Civita Institute follows this and all requirements of the IRS.
3. The market value of member-stays at the facilities of The Civita Institute in Civita di Bagnoregio in 2025 have been determined to be $100 per night in lo Studio and il Nuovo and $75 per night in il Ruderino. The market value for future member-stays in il Giardino and il Ruderone will be determined at a later date.
The Mission of The Civita Institute
To inspire and foster an interdisciplinary understanding of the unique qualities of Italian hill towns that remain pertinent to our contemporary experience through the promotion of historic preservation, education and scholarly research, artistic creation, cultural exchange, and professional explorations.
Thank you for your membership in The Civita Institute!
