Country First Foundation
- Assets
- $528.1k
- Revenue
- $681.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Ottawa, IL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 88-3020032
Organization Overview
Country First Foundation is located in Ottawa, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Country 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AT COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION WE PURSUE A PATH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON IMPORTANT CIVIC AND POLICY ISSUES. COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION STRIVES TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS THAT ARE WORKING ON PROVEN SOLUTIONS THAT EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITIES FROM THE BOTTOM-UP. FOR TOO LONG, MANY HAVE LOOKED TO WASHINGTON, DC TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS FACING RURAL, EXURBAN, SUBURBAN, AND URBAN AMERICA. REAL CHANGE OFTEN TAKES PLACE CLOSEST TO THE PEOPLE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION WILL WORK TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND LOOK TO INVEST IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO IMPLEMENT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WITH A LASTING IMPACT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DASH FOR DEMOCRACY - ON SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2023, COUNTRY FIRST JOINED THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY AS WE LAUNCHED A NATIONWIDE CELEBRATION TO ENCOURAGE ALL AMERICANS TO JOIN IN AND REFLECT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DEMOCRACY. COUNTRY FIRST LED A BROADER PRO-DEMOCRACY COALITION OF A DOZEN ORGANIZATIONS AND ORGANIZED A SERIES OF ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING IN-DEPTH VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSIONS FROM EXPERTS IN THE FIELDS OF DEMOCRACY IN ARTS. SPORTS, DEMOCRACY, RELIGION, DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD, AND INNOVATIONS AND REFORMS TO IMPROVE DEMOCRACY. THE WEEK ALSO INCLUDED A VIRTUAL 5K AND CULMINATED IN A BATTLE OF THE BANDS VIRTUAL EVENT THAT ALLOWED DEMOCRACY-LOVING BANDS AND THEIR FANS TO PARTICIPATE, SELECTING A WINNER VIA RANKED-CHOICE VOTING (THE FIRST TIME MANY HAD EVER USED IT).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mario Castillo Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Austin Weatherford Director And President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Greg Ridenour Secretary And Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $27,750 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $14,500 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $251,976 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $266,476 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $415,000 |
| Investment income | $18 |
| 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 | $681,494 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $104,151 |
| 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. | $27,750 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,550 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,689 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,123 |
| 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 | $5,585 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,190 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $176,488 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $320,601 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $207,519 |
| 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 | $528,120 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,114 |
| 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 | $23,114 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $505,006 |
| 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 | $528,120 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Country First Foundation has awarded $104,051 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FIRST COUNTRY ACADEMY PURPOSE: THE ORGANIZATIONS'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. | $90,000 |
US CAPITAL POLICE MEMORIAL FUND PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION. | $14,051 |