The First Spoke Foundation
- Assets
- $7.8m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $7.8m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 09/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 20-0894628
Organization Overview
The First Spoke Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (X11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Spoke Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, First Spoke Foundation generated $4.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 46.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, First Spoke Foundation has awarded 118 individual grants totaling $27,066,875. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN THE BROAD CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND/OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND THE FOUNDATION AS AUTHORIZED IN THEIR BY-LAWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, ALL OF WHICH MEET THE GUIDELINES OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE FOUNDATION AND THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO. ALL OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lonnie Nasatir Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Michael J Krasny President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Wendy Berger Shapiro Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Boaz Blumovitz Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
James A Pinkston Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
Rose Jagust Assistant Secretary | Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,154,382 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,154,382 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,154,382 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $10,194 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $315,828 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,480,404 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,861,250 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $32,078 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $10 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,896,988 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $15 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,771,194 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,771,209 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,650 |
| Grants payable | $7,425,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,428,650 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $342,559 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,771,209 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The First Spoke Foundation has awarded $12,857,500 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $5,250,000 |
THE ARK PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $3,750,000 |
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $835,000 |
ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $500,000 |
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $550,000 |
CARBON MAPPER INC PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $500,000 |