Project First Rate is located in Rockford, IL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S46) the organization is classified as: Boards of Trade, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project First Rate is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2022, Project First Rate generated $238.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $196.9k during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE THE MEMBERSHIP TO THE COMMUNITY, PROMOTE THE ORGANIZED TRADES AS A VIABLE CAREER OPTION, AND TO WORK WITH NONPROFIT AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENGAGE ITS MEMBERSHIP IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paul Nolley Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $72,620 |
Keith Gahl Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Szula Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Sprague Co-Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Shuga Board Member - New | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Stanley Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $1,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,100 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $237,661 |
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 | $238,761 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $41,190 |
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. | $76,825 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,013 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,417 |
Office expenses | $5,115 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,414 |
Travel | $1,619 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,168 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,842 |
Insurance | $2,181 |
All other expenses | $200 |
Total functional expenses | $196,912 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $173,235 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,092 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $186,327 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,747 |
Total liabilities | $1,747 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $184,580 |
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 | $186,327 |
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