Talent First Inc is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Talent First Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Talent First Inc 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 12/2021, Talent First Inc generated $702.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $625.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A CATALYST TO ENSURE AN ONGOING SUPPLY OF WORLD CLASS TALENT IN WEST MICHIGAN. CONVENE AND FACILITATE EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ILLUMINATE PERFORMANCE GAPS, EVALUATE SOLUTIONS, AND ADVOCATE FOR LEADING PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TALENT FIRST SERVES 13 COUNTIES IN WEST MICHIGAN, EMBRACING THE INDUSTRIES, BUSINESSES, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF EACH COUNTY. IN 2021 WE CONVENED STAKEHOLDERS FROM OUR WORKING GROUPS TO ILLUMINATE, EVALUATE, AND ADVOCATE THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE TALENT SYSTEMS FOR THE WEST MICHIGAN REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kevin Stotts President | Officer | 40 | $199,236 |
Mark White Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Ginny Seyferth Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Leslie Brown Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Rhonda Huismann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Biersack Director | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $531,200 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $163,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $694,200 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,800 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $702,664 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $199,236 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,618 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $79,421 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $47,277 |
Payroll taxes | $26,606 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,579 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,926 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,896 |
Office expenses | $30,157 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,811 |
Travel | $10,567 |
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 | $9,866 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,753 |
Total functional expenses | $625,896 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,545 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $158,560 |
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 | $4,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,686 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $274,791 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $124,900 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $24,606 |
Total liabilities | $149,506 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $125,285 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $274,791 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Talent First Inc has recieved totaling $184,222.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Muskegon County Community Foundation Muskegon, MI PURPOSE: TALENT 2025 MATCHING GRANT | $50,000 |
Pennies From Heaven Foundation Muskegon, MI PURPOSE: TALENT 2025 MATCHING GRANT | $50,000 |
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: PROJECT/PROGRAM - TALNET DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PROJECT | $46,000 |
Communtiy Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Holland, MI PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $38,222 |
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