Civic Intelligence

Teachers First Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 84-3851453

Sep 20, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Apr 08, 2025

Organization ProfileTEACHERS-FIRST.COM
27655 Middlebelt RdFarmington Hills, MI 48334

(248) 313-2000

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

39th percentile

1.7%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2022

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

$17,219

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$17,219

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

$1,015,801

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$998,582

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$17,219

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.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2022: $17,219Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $17,2192022Assets 2023: $17,219Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $17,2192023Assets 2024: $384,221Liabilities 2024: $114,920Net Assets 2024: $269,3012024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$17,219
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$17,219
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2022: $1,015,801Expenses 2022: $998,582Net Income 2022: $17,2192022Revenue 2023: $3,065,329Expenses 2023: $3,065,329Net Income 2023: $02023Revenue 2024: $6,487,295Expenses 2024: $6,235,213Net Income 2024: $252,0822024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,015,801
Expenses$998,582
Net Income$17,219
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 20, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Apr 8, 2025
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,015,801
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To lead change and modernization in the development and support of teachers and educational leaders

To develop, manage, operate, guide, and promote innovative solutions to educating children attending public school academies and traditional public schools, including providing staff, teachers, and human resource management services.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Other Assets Total-$17,219-
Total Assets$0$17,219▲ $17,219
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$17,219-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$17,219▲ $17,219
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$17,219▲ $17,219

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$17,219--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ashley McbrideBoard Direct
Derek FreundBoard Direct
Ralph CunninghamBoard Direct
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$1,015,801
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$17,219
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$998,582
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$998,582--$998,582
Total Functional Expenses$998,582$0$0$998,582
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Draft 990 reviewed by board of directors”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Conflicts of interest reviewed at board meetings”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Teachers First Inc
EIN
84-3851453
Phone
2483132000
Address
27655 MIDDLEBELT RD, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334

Signing Officer

Name
Ralph Cunningham
Title
Board Director
Phone
2483132000
Signed
2025-04-08

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ralph Cunningham
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
51

Preparer

Firm
Cenko Vendittelli Haynes and Tokarz Plc
Address
5700 CROOKS RD STE 207, TROY, MI 48098-2809
Preparer
Andrew Tokarz
Phone
2486497628
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Payroll service costs 998,582 0 0”

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Filings

Displayed year

2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$17,219
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$17,219
Revenue
$1,015,801
Expenses
$998,582
Net income
$17,219
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.11$0.27$6.49$6.24$0.25
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$3.07$3.07$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$1.02$1.00$0.02