Civic Intelligence

Communities First Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 27-3600343

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 14, 2024

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

24th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

86th percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

6th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 6% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

65th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

54%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$52,839,891

Up $5,273,238 (+11%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$49,631,910

Up $5,238,584 (+12%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$3,207,981

Up $34,654 (+1.1%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$10,654,010

Up $3,742,454 (+54%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$7,122,189

Up $3,000,152 (+73%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$3,531,821

Up $742,302 (+27%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2023

Assets$52,839,891
Liabilities$3,207,981
Net Assets$49,631,910

Operations Trend

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

2023

Revenue$10,654,010
Expenses$7,122,189
Net Income$3,531,821
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$10,654,010
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$41,754,453$38,584,832▼ $3,169,621
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,819,799$10,189,433▲ $8,369,634
Accounts Receivable$3,945,217$4,001,120▲ $55,903
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$31,569$45,740▲ $14,171
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$15,615$18,766▲ $3,151
Total Assets$47,566,653$52,839,891▲ $5,273,238
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,910,585$2,898,669▼ $11,916
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$262,742$309,312▲ $46,570
Total Liabilities$3,173,327$3,207,981▲ $34,654
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$43,485,490$47,925,147▲ $4,439,657
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$907,836$1,706,763▲ $798,927
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$44,393,326$49,631,910▲ $5,238,584
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$47,566,653$52,839,891▲ $5,273,238

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$38,474,913-$38,474,913
Equipment$109,919$141,845$251,764
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jason PaulateerChair
Glenn WilsonPresidentCEO
Evelyn NartelskiVice Chair
Carma LewisDirector
Kathryn MoellerDirector
Tiffany HughesDirector
Sandra KellySecretaryTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,808,979
Program Service Revenue
$5,311,652
Investment Income
$3,712
Other Revenue
$529,667
All Other Contributions
$4,808,979
Change in Net Assets
$3,531,821
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$5,410,725
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,711,464
Total Fundraising Expense$22,667
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,555,557$780-$1,556,337
Other Salaries and Wages$1,371,767$103,251-$1,475,018
Insurance$331,218$24,930-$356,148
Other Expenses$204,176$23,224-$227,400
Other Employee Benefits$125,156$9,420-$134,576
Fees for Services Legal$129,917--$129,917
Payroll Taxes$94,739$7,131-$101,870
Fees for Services Accounting-$100,422-$100,422
All Other Expenses$33,457$18,556$15,761$67,774
Depreciation Depletion-$62,855-$62,855
Conferences and Meetings-$45,890-$45,890
Advertising--$6,906$6,906
Travel-$2,094-$2,094
Total Functional Expenses$6,649,022$450,500$22,667$7,122,189
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
WIP Properties Construction Loans$1,895,119
Coolidge Commercial$371,813
Masonic Temple Long Term$226,358
HOME Funds Orchard Lake$178,359
ELGA Loan-716 Grand Traverse$147,006
Enterprise Loan$42,159
Payroll Liabilities$37,855
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
2024-11-14
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
38
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Tellis and Company Pllc
Address
15 E KIRBY ST SUITE 106, Detroit, MI 48202
Preparer
Anita Tellis
Phone
3138733812
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Amended return information

This return has been amended. To agree the tax return to the audited financial statements.

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

Note G: Net Property Value Adjustment:During 2017 two properties were purchased by Communities First as assets wholly owned by the organization: 402 W Court Street and Berkley Place (operated under separate entity Berkley Place Apartments LP) 2018. 402 W Court Street was purchased due to the proximity to Swayze Court Apartments with the plan to use as a rentable commercial space. Land was purchased on Ballenger St to build the Berkley Place project (affordable housing in Flint). Berkley was valued at purchase price plus capital improvements at $21,034. 402 W Court Street is valued at purchase price at $106,432. During 2017 one property was purchased by Communities First that was split into two separate entities: Coolidge Park Apartments (which is managed by Communities First) (continue)and Coolidge Park Commercial (which is wholly owned by Communities First) Coolidge Park was a closed school in Flint that was renovated to increase the affordable housing market and the surrounding area was built to allow for a small commercial site to increase employment opportunities in the area and help sustain the economic growth. Both entities were completed in 2020. Coolidge Park Apartments is valued at a net operating income of $147,310 as of December 31, 2020. Coolidge Park Commercial was valued by an outside appraisal firm at $2,429,960. (continue)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 $2,469,810 and Masonic Temple has net value of $213,537. (continue)During 2019 one property was donated to Communities First: Christ Enrichment Center (Name changed to Community Enrichment Center as this is closer with the Organizations mission). This property is under renovation and will be used for Organizational activities, as well as, rentable office space, commercial space, fully operational commercial kitchen, and as a large group venue. CEC was valued by an outside appraisal firm at $1,200,000. During 2020 six properties were purchased by Communities First: The Grand on University (which is managed by Communities First and is owned at 99.99%) was purchased to add affordable housing to the area and is under construction. Georgia Manor (which is managed by Communities First and is owned at 99.99%) was purchased to add (continue)affordable housing to the area and is under construction. Gray Street I and II (wholly owned by Communities First) was purchased to retain the apartments at an affordable rate for the area. Orchard Lane Apartments (wholly owned by Communities First) was purchased to retain the apartments at an affordable rate for the area. Philip Dean Apartments (wholly owned by Communities First) was purchased to retain the apartments at an affordable rate for the area. The Grand is valued at the purchase price of $53,755. Georgia Manor is valued at the purchase price of $2,072.50. Gray Street I and II are valued at a net operating value of $1,153,948 and $4,169,800 respectfully. Orchard Lane was valued by an outside appraisal firm at $830,000. Philip Dean was valued at a net value by an (continue)an outside appraisal firm at $830,000. Philip Dean was valued at a net value by an outside audit firm for $3,718,728.

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

See Overflow Schedule.

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

See Overflow Schedule.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0This return has been amended. To agree the tax return to the audited financial statements.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Glenn Wilson, President/CEO is married to one of the staff/employee at Communities First, Inc. (Essence Wilson).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2It is the board of directors written policy to review the tax form 990 before it is filed with the Internal Revenue Services.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Conflict 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/ExplanationTxt4The President / CEO compensation is determined by the Executive Committee and by using Board of Director approved guidelines and pay scales.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The Key employee compensation determined by the President / CEO and by using board of Director approved guidelines and Pay Scales.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The governing documents are made available to the Public via website of another (Guide Star), and upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Note G: Net Property Value Adjustment:During 2017 two properties were purchased by Communities First as assets wholly owned by the organization: 402 W Court Street and Berkley Place (operated under separate entity Berkley Place Apartments LP) 2018. 402 W Court Street was purchased due to the proximity to Swayze Court Apartments with the plan to use as a rentable commercial space. Land was purchased on Ballenger St to build the Berkley Place project (affordable housing in Flint). Berkley was valued at purchase price plus capital improvements at $21,034. 402 W Court Street is valued at purchase price at $106,432. During 2017 one property was purchased by Communities First that was split into two separate entities: Coolidge Park Apartments (which is managed by Communities First) (continue)and Coolidge Park Commercial (which is wholly owned by Communities First) Coolidge Park was a closed school in Flint that was renovated to increase the affordable housing market and the surrounding area was built to allow for a small commercial site to increase employment opportunities in the area and help sustain the economic growth. Both entities were completed in 2020. Coolidge Park Apartments is valued at a net operating income of $147,310 as of December 31, 2020. Coolidge Park Commercial was valued by an outside appraisal firm at $2,429,960. (continue)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 $2,469,810 and Masonic Temple has net value of $213,537. (continue)During 2019 one property was donated to Communities First: Christ Enrichment Center (Name changed to Community Enrichment Center as this is closer with the Organizations mission). This property is under renovation and will be used for Organizational activities, as well as, rentable office space, commercial space, fully operational commercial kitchen, and as a large group venue. CEC was valued by an outside appraisal firm at $1,200,000. During 2020 six properties were purchased by Communities First: The Grand on University (which is managed by Communities First and is owned at 99.99%) was purchased to add affordable housing to the area and is under construction. Georgia Manor (which is managed by Communities First and is owned at 99.99%) was purchased to add (continue)affordable housing to the area and is under construction. Gray Street I and II (wholly owned by Communities First) was purchased to retain the apartments at an affordable rate for the area. Orchard Lane Apartments (wholly owned by Communities First) was purchased to retain the apartments at an affordable rate for the area. Philip Dean Apartments (wholly owned by Communities First) was purchased to retain the apartments at an affordable rate for the area. The Grand is valued at the purchase price of $53,755. Georgia Manor is valued at the purchase price of $2,072.50. Gray Street I and II are valued at a net operating value of $1,153,948 and $4,169,800 respectfully. Orchard Lane was valued by an outside appraisal firm at $830,000. Philip Dean was valued at a net value by an (continue)an outside appraisal firm at $830,000. Philip Dean was valued at a net value by an outside audit firm for $3,718,728.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8See Overflow Schedule.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9See Overflow Schedule.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Amended return information
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9List of other expenses Part IX line 24e
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