HISTORY

Civis Foundation is the successor to the H. van Ameringen and Galvan Foundations and embodies their shared missions.

The late Henry van Ameringen and T. Eric Galloway founded Galvan in 2012. Mr. van Ameringen was a pioneering funder and advocate for LGBTQ equality, drug policy reform, HIV/AIDS education and treatment, and mental health awareness and services, among other causes. He is widely recognized as a mentor to those who follow in his footsteps.

Mr. Galloway remains active in purpose-driven work through his involvement with Civis and its affiliates.

The organization's work honors the vision of a just and equitable society central to our founder’s commitment to the Common Good.