Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public 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. Kurt Warner First Things 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 12/2022, Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation generated $351.3k 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 (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $290.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.6%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $645,412. 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:
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DEDICATED TO IMPACTING LIVES IN A LASTING WAY BY PROMOTING CHRISTIAN VALUES, SHARING EXPERIENCES AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE THAT ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WHEN PEOPLE SEEK TO PUT "FIRST THINGS FIRST" WITH PROJECTS SUCH AS TRIPS TO DISNEY WORLD FOR ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, BUILDING RECREATION CENTERS IN CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS, REWARDING SINGLE PARENTS AS THEY ACHIEVE THE DREAM OF HOME OWNERSHIP, ENCOURAGING INCLUSION IN SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AND MORE. ALL PROJECTS PRIMARILY TARGET CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN GREATER PHOENIX, ST. LOUIS AND IOWA AND ARE CENTERED ON THE WARNERS' LIFE THEME OF PUTTING FAITH AND FAMILY FIRST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DISNEY WORLD PROGRAM - FOR THE TWENTIETH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION TEAMED WITH FOR THOSE WITHOUT A VOICE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DREAM FACTORY AND MAKE-A-WISH TO TREAT CHILDREN FROM ARIZONA, ILLINOIS, AND MISSOURI WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THE MAGICAL WORLD OF MICKEY, DONALD AND GOOFY IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA FOR A WEEKLONG VACATION. THE WEEK IS DIRECTED BY THE WARNER FAMILY (KURT, BRENDA AND THEIR SEVEN CHILDREN). SIX DREAM FACTORY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES EXPERIENCED THE LIFE CHANGING TRIP IN 2022. A REUNION WAS ALSO HOSTED IN PHOENIX TO RECONNECT WITH FAMILIES HOSTED IN PREVIOUS YEARS.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - TOGETHER WITH AARON'S INC, U-HAUL, BROOKLYN BEDDING, AND SPROUTS THE FOUNDATION REWARDS SINGLE MOTHERS OR FATHERS, WHO HAVE ACHIEVED THE DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BY TURNING A HOUSE INTO A HOME WITH NEW FURNISHINGS AS A SURPRISE FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERS. IN 2022, THREE SINGLE MOMS AND THEIR EIGHT KIDS WERE SURPRISED IN ARIZONA (2) AND MISSOURI (1) FOR MOTHER'S DAY, THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS, RESPECTIVELY.
WARNERS' WARM-UP IS A PROGRAM HELD ANNUALLY IN THE FALL TO COLLECT WINTER COATS IN GREATER ST. LOUIS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OPERATION FOOD SEARCH, LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, FEDEX OFFICE, LOOKAFTER HAIR COMPANY, A-MRAZEK MOVING SYSTEMS, BI-STATE CREDIT UNIONS, CHICK-FIL-A, LION'S CHOICE, WEST COUNTY CENTER, AND LOCAL ST. LOUIS MEDIA. ST. LOUISANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DONATE NEW OR GENTLY-USED WINTER COATS AT DROP OFF LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ST. LOUIS REGION. OPERATION FOOD SEARCH DISTRIBUTES THE COATS TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM VIA LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTERS, SCHOOLS AND SOCIAL SERVICE CENTERS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PURCHASES NEW COATS AT A REDUCED RATE IN BULK. IN 2022, APPROXIMATELY 8,500 COATS AND WINTER APPAREL ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED IN THE BI-STATE AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kurtis E Warner President/director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brenda Warner Vice President/director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jennifer Zink Executive Director/secreta | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $67,950 |
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 | $264,649 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $99,985 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $264,649 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $68,562 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $17,179 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $749 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $351,336 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $80,026 |
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. | $69,914 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,479 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,198 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,950 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,755 |
Fees for services: Other | $509 |
Advertising and promotion | $250 |
Office expenses | $4,010 |
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 | $1,273 |
All other expenses | $88 |
Total functional expenses | $290,470 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,464 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,073 |
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 | $1,925 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,924,875 |
Investments—other securities | $50,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,033,337 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55 |
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 | $55 |
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 | $2,033,282 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,033,337 |
Over the last fiscal year, Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation has awarded $60,664 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CENTRAL AZ PURPOSE: HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS | $36,071 |
SUNSHINE ACRES CHILDRENS HOME INC PURPOSE: CHRISTMAS GIFTS | $10,507 |
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ST LOUIS PURPOSE: HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS | $14,086 |