City First Enterprises Inc

Organization Overview

City First Enterprises Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, City First Enterprises Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. City First Enterprises 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 12/2023, City First Enterprises Inc generated $21.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $20.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, City First Enterprises Inc has awarded 1,307 individual grants totaling $79,122,295. 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

CITY FIRST ENTERPRISES IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SPECIALIZING IN FLEXIBLE LENDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, SMALL BUSINESSES, NON-PROFITS, CLEAN ENERGY, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP. WITH A MISSION TO CREATE EQUITABLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN ACHIEVING THEIR ECONOMIC ASPIRATIONS, WE ENVISION A FUTURE WHERE ALL PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TRANSFORM THEIR FUTURES THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CAPITAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MANAGED PORTFOLIO OF DEPLOYED FUNDS IN SUBORDINATED LOANS TO NONPROFITS, SMALL BUSINESSES, GREEN ENERGY, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE GREATER WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CREDIT COUNSELING TO BORROWERS. CONTINUED CREATION OF PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY.


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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$18,832,191
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$18,832,191
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,307,418
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 $21,464,449

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, City First Enterprises Inc has awarded $14,780,654 in support to 343 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

11ELEVEN GALLERY LLC

PURPOSE: COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF

$18,400

12TH STREET PIZZA INC

PURPOSE: COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF

$18,400

14L JJ SANDWICH COMPANY

PURPOSE: COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF

$13,130

1633 WISC LLC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR EQUITY IMPACT ENTERPRISES

$374,875

1736 RHODE ISLAND AVE LLC

PURPOSE: HOUSING PROVIDER RENTAL ASSISTANCE

$10,864

2001 13TH STREET LLC

PURPOSE: COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF

$18,400
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