Civic Intelligence

Communities First Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-3600343

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 13, 2019

Organization Profilecommunitiesfirstinc.org
415 W Court STFlint, MI 48503

(810) 422-5358

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

50th percentile

3.0%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$79,846

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2018

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

$4,157,431

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$3,814,644

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$342,787

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

$1,601,018

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$1,552,647

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$48,371

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2018: $4,157,431Liabilities 2018: $342,787Net Assets 2018: $3,814,6442018Assets 2019: $6,079,766Liabilities 2019: $284,415Net Assets 2019: $5,795,3512019Assets 2020: $25,764,319Liabilities 2020: $801,008Net Assets 2020: $24,963,3112020Assets 2021: $33,129,394Liabilities 2021: $3,108,295Net Assets 2021: $30,021,0992021Assets 2022: $47,566,653Liabilities 2022: $3,173,327Net Assets 2022: $44,393,3262022Assets 2023: $52,839,891Liabilities 2023: $3,207,981Net Assets 2023: $49,631,9102023Assets 2024: $33,702,548Liabilities 2024: $3,058,102Net Assets 2024: $30,644,4462024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$4,157,431
Liabilities$342,787
Net Assets$3,814,644
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Revenue 2018: $1,601,018Expenses 2018: $1,552,647Net Income 2018: $48,3712018Revenue 2019: $3,076,269Expenses 2019: $1,108,405Net Income 2019: $1,967,8642019Revenue 2020: $4,116,772Expenses 2020: $1,696,243Net Income 2020: $2,420,5292020Revenue 2021: $3,190,948Expenses 2021: $2,241,080Net Income 2021: $949,8682021Revenue 2022: $6,911,556Expenses 2022: $4,122,037Net Income 2022: $2,789,5192022Revenue 2023: $10,654,010Expenses 2023: $7,122,189Net Income 2023: $3,531,8212023Revenue 2024: $8,491,511Expenses 2024: $7,454,794Net Income 2024: $1,036,7172024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,601,018
Expenses$1,552,647
Net Income$48,371
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 13, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,601,018
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$641,763$361,267▼ $280,496
Accounts Receivable$243,036$255,327▲ $12,291
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,547--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,111$-4,485▼ $9,596
Total Assets$1,266,520$4,157,431▲ $2,890,911
Other Assets Total$375,063$3,545,322▲ $3,170,259
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$278,222-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$53,189$64,565▲ $11,376
Total Liabilities$53,189$342,787▲ $289,598
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$741,143$3,586,322▲ $2,845,179
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$472,188$228,322▼ $243,866
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,213,331$3,814,644▲ $2,601,313
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,266,520$4,157,431▲ $2,890,911

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$-4,485$21,443$16,958
Other Assets Org$3,545,322--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Glenn WilsonPresidentCEOFT$79,846$79,846

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jason PaulateerVice Chair
Evelyn NartelskiVice President
Carma LewisDirector
Kitty MoellerDirector
Tiffany HughesSecretary
Sandra KellyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,300,096
Program Service Revenue
$280,196
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$20,726
All Other Contributions
$1,275,096
Change in Net Assets
$48,371

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,601,018
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,601,018
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,601,018
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,218,730
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$333,917
Total Fundraising Expense$75,951
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$931,428$494$4,180$936,102
Other Salaries and Wages$123,561$12,551$16,469$152,581
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$77,088$43,408$24,196$144,692
Fees for Services Accounting-$47,312-$47,312
Insurance$31,557$2,971$4,089$38,617
Office Expenses$17,783$6,072$3,604$27,459
Occupancy$18,103$5,049$3,669$26,821
Other Employee Benefits$17,709$4,939$3,589$26,237
Fees for Services Legal$11,311--$11,311
Payroll Taxes$7,024$1,959$1,424$10,407
Advertising--$9,906$9,906
Travel-$4,942$4,775$9,717
Other Expenses$96,495$6,109-$6,109
Depreciation Depletion-$5,909-$5,909
Interest$264--$264
Fees for Services Other--$50$50
Total Functional Expenses$1,332,772$143,924$75,951$1,552,647

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,552,647
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,552,647
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,552,647
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Masonic Temple Long Term$256,895
Masonic Temple Short Term$21,327
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“Glenn Wilson, President/CEO is married to one of the staff/employee at Communities First, Inc. (Essence Wilson).”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“It is the board of directors written policy to review the tax form 990 before it is filed with the Internal Revenue Services.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Conflict of Interest compliance is monitored by the Secretary of the Board and the President/CEO. The Board signs yearly statmeents, and are made available to the public.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The President / CEO compensation is determined by the Executive Committee and by using Board of Director approved guidelines and pay scales.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“The Key employee compensation determined by the President / CEO and by using board of Director approved guidelines and Pay Scales.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The governing documents are made available to the Public via website of another (Guide Star), and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Communities First Inc
EIN
27-3600343
Address
415 W Court ST, Flint, MI 48503

Signing Officer

Name
Glenn Wilson
Title
Presidentceo
Phone
8104225358
Signed
2019-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jason Paulateer
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
789

Preparer

Firm
Tellis and Company Pllc
Address
15 E Kirby St Ste 106, Detroit, MI 48202
Preparer
Anita Tellis
Phone
3138733812
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Note H: Net Property Value Adjustment:During 2018 two properties were purchased by Communities First as assets wholly owned by the organization: Avon Park Apartments (operated under a separate entity Avon Park Apartments LLC) and Flint Masonic Temple (operated under the Organization). Avon Park was purchased to maintain the apartments as below market rate rent for senior housing. The Masonic Temple was purchased to retain a historical building in downtown Flint and will be revitalized to utilize the propertys space for the Organizations activities and has rental space available for other events. Both properties were valued by an outside appraisal firm and the valuation of the Masonic Temple is net of loan liability. Avon Park Apartments has a net value of $2,475,000 and Masonic (continue)Masonic Temple has a net value of $90,785. Total adjustment $2,565,785.Under SFAS 157, the investment of $2,475,000 is considered a Level 2 investment.”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“See Overflow Schedule.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Glenn Wilson, President/CEO is married to one of the staff/employee at Communities First, Inc. (Essence Wilson).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1It is the board of directors written policy to review the tax form 990 before it is filed with the Internal Revenue Services.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Conflict of Interest compliance is monitored by the Secretary of the Board and the President/CEO. The Board signs yearly statmeents, and are made available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The President / CEO compensation is determined by the Executive Committee and by using Board of Director approved guidelines and pay scales.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Key employee compensation determined by the President / CEO and by using board of Director approved guidelines and Pay Scales.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The governing documents are made available to the Public via website of another (Guide Star), and upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Note H: Net Property Value Adjustment:During 2018 two properties were purchased by Communities First as assets wholly owned by the organization: Avon Park Apartments (operated under a separate entity Avon Park Apartments LLC) and Flint Masonic Temple (operated under the Organization). Avon Park was purchased to maintain the apartments as below market rate rent for senior housing. The Masonic Temple was purchased to retain a historical building in downtown Flint and will be revitalized to utilize the propertys space for the Organizations activities and has rental space available for other events. Both properties were valued by an outside appraisal firm and the valuation of the Masonic Temple is net of loan liability. Avon Park Apartments has a net value of $2,475,000 and Masonic (continue)Masonic Temple has a net value of $90,785. Total adjustment $2,565,785.Under SFAS 157, the investment of $2,475,000 is considered a Level 2 investment.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7See Overflow Schedule.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,157,431
Liabilities
$342,787
Net assets
$3,814,644
Revenue
$1,601,018
Expenses
$1,552,647
Net income
$48,371
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$33.7$3.06$30.6$8.49$7.45$1.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$52.8$3.21$49.6$10.7$7.12$3.53
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$47.6$3.17$44.4$6.91$4.12$2.79
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.1$3.11$30.0$3.19$2.24$0.95
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$25.8$0.80$25.0$4.12$1.70$2.42
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.08$0.28$5.80$3.08$1.11$1.97
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.16$0.34$3.81$1.60$1.55$0.05