NonprofitsCommunities First Inc

Housing & Shelter

Communities First Inc

FLINT, MI

Total revenue

$8.5M

Total expenses

$7.5M

Net assets

$30.6M

Grants received

$15.6M

102 grants

EIN

273600343

Tax year

2024

Mission

The mission of Communities First, Inc. is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$5.0M
Program service revenue$1.8M
Investment income$13K
Other revenue$1.6M
Total revenue$8.5M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$2.8M
Fundraising$54K
Other expenses$4.6M
Total expenses$7.5M
Total assets$33.7M
Net assets$30.6M

People

5 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Tiffany Hughes

SecretaryTreasurer

Board

1 hrs/wk

Carma Lewis

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Kathryn Moeller

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Jason Paulateer

Chair

Board

2 hrs/wk

Glenn Wilson

PresidentCEO

Staff

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 102 of 102

FromAmountPurposeYear
$1M
To support the acquisition and redevelopment of the Baker College Flint campus which will lead to enhanced social and educational services and additional safe and affordable housing opportunities for area residents.
2024
$900K
To support the development of new and affordable diverse housing options for Flint residents, including those who are among the most vulnerable.
2024
$600K
To build organizational capacity for low-income housing development.
2024
$450K
PROJECT SUPPORT TO AID FAMILIES WITH REALIZING MULTIGENERATIONAL FAMILY SOCIAL ECONOMIC SUCCESS IN DETROIT
2024
$150K
PROGRAM/OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
2024
$125K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$95K
BUILDING HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
2024
$50K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
$48K
PARTNER SUSTAINABILITY GENERAL
2024
$15K
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
2024
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$5K
UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$3K
BUILD HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING.
2024
$200
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
$3M
To support the renovation of a historic building in downtown Flint, contributing to blight remediation and economic development.
2023
$900K
To support the improvement of vacant and abandoned properties for neighborhood development and restabilization.
2023
$550K
To support the improvement of vacant and abandoned properties for neighborhood development and restabilization.
2023
$500K
To support the renovation of a historic building in downtown Flint, contributing to blight remediation and economic development.
2023
$250K
THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT COMMUNITIES FIRST INC (CFI) TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH REALIZING MULTIGENERATIONAL FAMILY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS THROUGH A HOLISTIC COMMUNITY APPROACH UNDERGIRDED BY SYSTEMS CHANGE IN THE CITY OF FLINT AND EMERGING EFFORTS IN DETROIT.
2023
$200K
To assist local charities
2023
$150K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$117K
PROGRAM/OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
2023
$95K
BUILDING A HEALTHY AND VIBRANT NORTH FLINT
2023
$50K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$39K
MANUFACTURED HOUSING
2023
$35K
PASSTHROUGH GRANT AWARD
2023
$25K
To build organizational capacity for low-income housing development.
2023
$20K
Technical Assistance
2023
$20K
HOUSING / SHELTER
2023
$12K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2023
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$8K
Econ Development and Affordable Housing Programs
2023
$5K
CULTURE SHOCK PROGRAM
2023
$4K
BUILD HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING.
2023
$3K
For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization.
2023
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$1K
GENERAL USE
2023
$200
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$3M
To support the acquisition and redevelopment of the Baker College Flint campus which will lead to enhanced social and educational services and additional safe and affordable housing opportunities for area residents.
2022
$225K
To build organizational capacity for low-income housing development
2022
$150K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$100K
PROGRAM AND/OR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
2022
$50K
PHASE II: FOODIE COMMONS @ THE FLOWER SHOP
2022
$50K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
$40K
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT CENTER AUDITORIUM AND POSITIVELY ADVANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NORTH FLINT YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILEIS.
2022
$38K
ARTS PROGRAM/GENERAL OPERATIONS
2022
$25K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2022
$20K
Technical Assistance
2022
$15K
COMMUNITY DEVELOP.
2022
$10K
Econ Development and Affordable Housing Programs
2022
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
YOUTH LED WELLNESS - MAKE A DIFFERENCE (MAD) DETROIT
2022
$5K
ANNUAL GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$4K
BUILD HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING.
2022
$3K
For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization.
2022
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$2K
CULTURE SHOCK PROGRAM
2022
$500
GENERAL USE
2022
$200
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$108K
Program and/or Operational Support
2021
$60K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$26K
CAPACITY BUILDING
2021
$17K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2021
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$8K
SUB-GRANT PER ICRC MOU
2021
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$1K
GENERAL FUND
2021
$500
GENERAL USE
2021
$200
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$800K
To support the elimination of blight and the development of affordable housing in an economically distressed area.
2020
$412K
Program and/or Operational Support
2020
$100K
To build organizational capacity for low-income housing development.
2020
$84K
CAPACITY BUILDING
2020
$51K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$50K
Core support to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic empowerment, affordable housing development, and social support programs in Detroit and Flint
2020
$13K
SUB-GRANT PER ICRC MOU
2020
$11K
Unrestricted Operating Support
2020
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$10K
GENERAL FUND
2020
$10K
Econ Development and Affordable Housing Programs
2020
$10K
GENERAL FUND
2020
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$6K
ACLU ELECTION PROTECTION PROGRAM
2020
$3K
BUILD HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING.
2020
$2K
For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization.
2020
$1K
LOCAL COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT-BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT
2020
$500
GENERAL USE
2020
$144K
Program and/or Operational Support
2019
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING
2019
$500
GENERAL USE
2018
$150
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018

Funded by

$15.6M from 37 funders · 102 grants · 2018–2024

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

$11.6M · 15 grants · 2020–2024

Community Foundation Of Greater Flint

$1.1M · 7 grants · 2018–2024

The Kresge Foundation

$700K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

The Ford Foundation

$475K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

United Way For Southeastern Michigan

$220K · 2 grants · 2022

Thdf Ii Inc Dba

$200K · 1 grant · 2023

Enterprise Community Partners Inc

$197K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Ruth Mott Foundation

$190K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Details

EIN273600343
NTEE codeL21
Subsection03
Ruling date2011-04
Formed2010
Employees52
Volunteers280
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