Membership and Outreach
Join The Civita Institute!
Become a member in The Civita Institute and join communities across the United States and in Latvia and Italy. As a member, you'll always have a "home away from home" at The Civita Institute in Civita di Bagnoregio!
Gratis Membership Benefits - All Levels of Membership
• Quarterly newsletters and eblasts of special notice
• Access to The Civita Institute's online Learning Unit seminars approved by the American Institute of Architects for its Continuing Education System
• Access to The Civita Institute's online Learning Unit seminars approved by the American Institute of Architects for its Continuing Education System
• Application to The Civita Institute's Fellowship program
• Access to videos by Past-Fellows of The Civita Institute
• Access to virtual presentations by leading thinkers in the design arts.
Annual Membership Levels and Member-Stay Benefits -
effective February 20, 2025.
1. Fellowship Applicant 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*
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: $250/ 4-hour stay, up to 25 people, in the Sala Grande and grounds
7. Corporate Membership: $3,000/ 2-night stay, up to 10 people, using all 5 houses, with exclusive use of the Sala Grande and grounds
* Membership donations received on February 20, 2025 or after are eligible for a member-stay benefit up to one year following the qualifying membership donation. Membership donations received before February 20, 2025 remain eligible for a member-stay up to three years following the qualifying membership donation per prior membership stipulations.
Member-Stays at The Civita Institute
Please visit Civita Houses to know more about the beautiful, historic 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 (membership level and scheduling stipulations apply). Participation in The Civita Institute's Fellowship program or any of its Educational Programs requires membership. Membership by each person 18 years of age or greater (including overnight guests of Members) must be current at least 7 days before the stay begins and remain current for the entire length of stay regardless of prior contributions no longer in effect.
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 are to be submitted via email to info@civitainstitute.org at least 7 days prior to any stay. Lockboxes with key codes will provide self-check-in. Codes will be emailed or texted to a designated Member prior to the stay if required memberships are current and Visitor Conditions forms have been submitted.
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 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, please contact us at info@civitainstitute.org
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 are to be submitted via email to info@civitainstitute.org at least 7 days prior to any stay. Lockboxes with key codes will provide self-check-in. Codes will be emailed or texted to a designated Member prior to the stay if required memberships are current and Visitor Conditions forms have been submitted.
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 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, please contact us at info@civitainstitute.org
Tax Benefits of Membership in The Civita Institute
The Civita Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation 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.
Considerations about Tax Deductions for Member Donations
1. The Civita Institute does not provide tax advice and Members or 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 did not require tax letters for membership donations at or below $75. The rules then stated that the full amount of a donation to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation at or below $75 could be deducted, and incidental benefits (such as discounts to events) did not affect the tax deduction at this level. These IRS rules may have changed for 2025. Members 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 Civita Institute in Civita di Bagnoregio. The market value in 2024 and in 2025 for member-stays in lo Studio and il Nuovo have been 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.
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 support!
