First Look For Charity Foundation

Organization Overview

First Look For Charity Foundation, operating under the name First Look for Charity, is located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Look for Charity 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 06/2023, First Look for Charity generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, First Look for Charity has awarded 145 individual grants totaling $22,770,387. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS THE FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY EVENT HELD PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL CHICAGO AUTO SHOW. THE FUNDS RAISED AT THE EVENT ARE DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CHICAGO AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY IS A BLACK-TIE FUNDRAISING EVENT HELD THE EVENING BEFORE THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW OPENS TO THE PUBLIC. THE EVENT RAISED OVER $1.9 MILLION DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022. AND THE PROCEEDS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 18 CHARITIES IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bill Haggerty
Show Chairman
$0
Dan Heller
Director
$0
Dan Marquardt
Director
$0
Emir Abinion
Director
$0
Fred Marks
Director
$0
Jason Roberts
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$2,840,217
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $448,741
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,840,217
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $11
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$474,635
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,365,593

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, First Look For Charity Foundation has awarded $2,361,093 in support to 19 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

100 CLUB OF CHICAGO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$125,860

FRANCISCAN COMMUNITY BENEFIT SERVICES

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$140,175

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$127,488

ALS ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$93,963

JESSE WHITE TUMBLING TEAM

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$96,534

TURNING POINTE AUTISM FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$121,325
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