Children First Foundation is located in Mesa, AZ. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children First 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 06/2021, Children First Foundation generated $79.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $149.8k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 6 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
TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BE MOTIVATED TO LEARN BY ENGAGING THEM AS CRITICAL THINKERS, PROBLEM SOLVERS, AND ACTIVE CITIZENS TO SERVE THE WHOLE CHILD BY PROVIDING HOPE, FOSTERING STRENGTH, AND SELF-DETEMINATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION HAD ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT IN GOODS AND SERVICES SUCH AS SHOES, CLOTHING, FOOD, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FIELDTRIPS, AND OTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA AND TO SCHOOLS UNDER EDKEY, INC. ACROSS THE STATE OF ARIZONA. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS PROMOTING FROM THE CHILDREN FIRST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. DUE TO COVID, WE HAD TO CANCEL OUR GALA AN IN-PERSON EVENT. HOWEVER, WE HAVE PLANNED AN ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING EVENT, A GOLF TOURNAMENT, FOR FALL 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tamara Becker President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Kremer Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ruth Tan Lim Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gladis Molina Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Connie Harrington Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Travis Reid Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $79,033 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $79,033 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $79,033 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $24,124 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,669 |
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 | $34,671 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,174 |
Other employee benefits | $2,355 |
Payroll taxes | $2,652 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $50,400 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,252 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,300 |
Office expenses | $4,253 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,269 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $515 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $100 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $149,834 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,999 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $22,925 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $46,924 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,450 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $42,450 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,474 |
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 | $46,924 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Children First Foundation has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
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