First Priority Tri-States is located in Harrogate, TN. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Priority Tri-States 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, First Priority Tri-States generated $90.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $65.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
FIRST PRIORITY IS AN AREA WIDE VISION WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF ACTION FOR CHURCHES, STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT WILL CREATE UNITY, RESOURCES, MENTORING, & STRATEGY ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES TO REACH & DISCIPLE A GENERATION WITH THE LOVE AND MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STUDENT INITIATED, STUDENT LED CLUBS ON MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES MET WEEKLY AND HELD LOCAL YOUTH EVENTS,INCLUDING FOOD, MUSIC, GIVEAWAYS, SPEAKERS. GENERALLY, THESE CLUBS AVERAGE WEEKLY ATTENDANCE OF OVER 1500. DUE TO COVID, CLUBS DIDNT FUNCTION AS USUAL. THERE WERE STILL 30 ACTIVE CLUBS BUT DUE TO VIRTUAL LEARNING CLUBS DIDNT MEET. THERE WERE 3 SALVATIONS IN 2020.
YOUTH CHOIR TOUR TO SHARE THE WORD OF GOD IN SONG AND DRAMA. PERFORMED IN CHURCHES, EVENTS AND MISSION TRIP. SOME FUNDRAISING WAS DONE PRIOR TO SHUT DOWNS DUE TO COVID. THE STUDENTS WERE NOT ALLOWED TO CONTINUE FUNDRAISING, GO ON THEIR MISSION TRIP OR ATTEND STUDENT LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Emery Minton Jr President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Jerry Wheeler Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Williamson Deavours Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Vanessa Pillion CFO | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Mike Gibson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Robertson 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 | $88,497 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,497 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $35 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,114 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $90,646 |
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. | $30,520 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,400 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,446 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,680 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,204 |
Information technology | $527 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,469 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $137 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,241 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $65,509 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $109,294 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,200 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $119,494 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$65 |
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 | $481 |
Total liabilities | $416 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $119,078 |
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 | $119,494 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that First Priority Tri-States has recieved totaling $20.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20 |
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