Our Neighborhoods First is located in Detroit, MI. Our Neighborhoods First is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Our Neighborhoods First generated $4.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF CIVIC ACTION AND SOCIAL WELFARE BY PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF, AND VISITORS TO, THE STATE OF MICHIGAN; TO SUPPORT PUBLIC POLICIES ON THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS THAT WILL BRING ABOUT CIVIC AND SOCIAL BETTERMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENGAGED IN PUBLIC POLICY CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF SAFER DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS, STRONG LEADERSHIP, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH WITHIN THE CITY.
PROVIDED FINANCIAL AND IN KIND SUPPORT FOR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR SOCIAL WELFARE MISSIONS.
HOSTED AND ATTENDED EVENTS TO PROMOTE SAFER DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lorna Thomas President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Keenan Knox Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Betty Brooks Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Renae Moore Asst Sec/treas | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Dykema Gossett Pllc Legal | 12/30/21 | $727,182 |
Well & Lighthouse Consulting | 12/30/21 | $530,542 |
Emerald Media Llc Advertising | 12/30/21 | $317,005 |
Screen Strategies Media Strategic Consulting | 12/30/21 | $1,587,451 |
The Strategy Group Strategic Consulting | 12/30/21 | $264,952 |
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 | $4,604,800 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,604,800 |
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 | $4,604,800 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,169,232 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $514,201 |
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 | $725,364 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $753 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,895 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,068 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,571,124 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $183,518 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $183,518 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $183,518 |
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 | $183,518 |
Over the last fiscal year, Our Neighborhoods First has awarded $2,169,232 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: Contribution for social welfare. | $2,159,232 |
DETROIT COUNCIL FOR POLITICAL PURPOSE: Contribution for social welfare. | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Our Neighborhoods First has recieved totaling $675,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Michigan Energy First Okemos, MI PURPOSE: FURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $675,000 |
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Botsford Continuing Care Corporation Southfield, MI | $28,554,348 | $16,692,642 |
American Association Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Of America Rosemont, IL | $21,165,468 | $24,653,127 |
Blackburn University Carlinville, IL | $69,417,787 | $20,572,819 |
Executive Education Academy Charter School Allentown, PA | $63,584,076 | $23,169,797 |
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
Southern Painters Welfare Fund Pittsburgh, PA | $17,172,930 | $23,602,516 |
Community Support Services Inc Akron, OH | $23,036,222 | $26,517,082 |
Montgomery Place Chicago, IL | $31,885,880 | $16,111,662 |