2022-06-07T06:29:01-07:00 2021-09-30 591498723 DIVINE BLALOCK MARTIN & SELLARI LLC 580 VILLAGE BLVD SUITE 110 WEST PALM BEACH FL 33409 990 2020-10-01 263189428 Nonprofits First Inc NONP 5612147435 1818 S Australian Ave 450 West Palm Beach FL 33409 Jessica Cecere CEO 2022-06-07 true Jessica Cecere 999009999 Dustan Brown CPA P01520825 5616861110 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Jessica Cecere 1818 S Australian Ave 450 West Palm Beach FL 33409 1495959 false X www.nonprofitsfirst.org X 2008 FL To promote quality and accountability in our nonprofit community through leadership and development, education, and management services. 15 14 13 156 0 751149 748323 820591 743046 0 -6901 -27436 1564839 1463933 0 0 831703 858031 0 104539 587604 566971 1419307 1425002 145532 38931 461800 551900 171229 222398 290571 329502 X Empowering Nonprofit Excellence false false 475059 374707 Management support services: the organization's staff and affiliate consultants provide professional assistance in key areas of nonprofit management including financial management, reporting and bookkeeping services, marketing and socialMedia, fundraising and development, human resources, professional development and operational resources. The organization helps create systems & solutions to enhance nonprofits' efficiency, effectiveness and community impact. The organization's finance department and affiliates have extensive experience in nonprofit and for-profit accounting, assisting agencies with finance objectives such as improving accounting structure, systems and procedures; creating board packages that everyone can understand; and training staff in one-on-one or group settings. Nonprofits First provides GROW grants "grants to reach organizational wellness" for capacity building which is essential to the growth of the nonprofit sector in continuing to serve and strengthen our community. 37 nonprofit organizations received over $370,000 in capacity building services from the Nonprofits First GROW program during 2021. Capacity building services included: strategic planning consulting, staff training, nonprofit job postings, education and leadership development, marketing plans, and organization revitalization. 366531 199552 Accreditation: : Empowering nonprofits to operate at their highest level of desired impact, Accreditation was developed to strengthen the operational capacity of nonprofit organizations. 83 Organizations participated in the Accreditation program in 2021. Collectively, these 83 organizations account for over $725,000,000 in annual revenue (over $100,000,000 of which is contributed by local funders which require Accreditation). Accredited organizations contribute just under 1% of Palm Beach County's total GDP, with the economic impact reaching every corner of our community. 210010 102435 Membership Dues: The organization launched its first ever membership program for nonprofit organizations and affiliate members in 2014. Despite the impact of 2021, membership has shown sustained growth for the past 6 years. Membership serves 198 nonprofit organizations and 101 affiliate consultants. Member services include: free and discounted live and virtual training and workshops for everyone in the organization, member discount for open-enrollment online learning courses, special rates on management and consulting service, use of a state of the art conference room for meetings, networking events, member price for the 501cPro Toolkit, grant and funding research assistance, volunteer/community service board postings, discounted job board postings and ApplicantPro tracking system through 501cjobs.org. 134071 66352 1185671 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 26 0 true 13 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 15 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL X Delferine Spooner 5612147435 1818 S Australian Ave 450 W Palm Beach FL 33409 Jessica Cecere CEO 40.00 0.00 X 119440 0 7954 Delferine Spooner Dir of Finance 40.00 0.00 X 100206 0 15240 Deana Pizzo Chairperson 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Philip M Dicomo Esq Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Katia Saint-Preux Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Henry Martin Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Montgomery Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gina Ardillo Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sergio A Mariaca Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Teresa Miller Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Sullivan Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Melissa Nash Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Peter L Cruise Ph D Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David M Gobeo Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Troy Harrington Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Muller Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Janice Brunson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Pierino through 1192020 Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 219646 23194 2 false false false 0 39650 634518 74155 748323 Accreditation Services 541990 199552 199552 Education, Training 611430 66352 66352 Management Support 561110 374707 374707 Membership Dues 900099 102435 102435 743046 0 0 0 0 0 4590 39650 32026 -27436 -27436 0 0 0 1463933 743046 -27436 X 0 0 0 0 222586 147535 56729 18322 0 463181 389710 24906 48565 26260 20205 2838 3217 92716 76913 8498 7305 53288 42897 5645 4746 0 6000 2520 3240 240 9250 7624 813 813 0 0 0 295420 283952 4558 6910 879 722 72 85 14436 10786 1726 1924 48823 42507 3778 2538 0 71585 59502 5587 6496 281 158 78 45 0 0 0 0 15706 14953 358 395 12713 10359 1242 1112 Training & Development 43513 43463 50 License and Fees 27793 26900 703 190 Miscellaneous 8569 309 8184 76 Equipment Rental & Maintenance 4869 4002 422 445 7134 654 5415 1065 1425002 1185671 134792 104539 228017 255128 72062 84086 0 82880 111156 0 0 0 0 34315 34767 198836 146873 29726 51963 0 0 0 0 14800 14800 461800 551900 61621 58033 81017 164365 28041 550 171229 222398 X 285571 315170 5000 14332 290571 329502 461800 551900 38931 X false true X true false X 660979 657898 734739 751149 748323 3553088 0 0 660979 657898 734739 751149 748323 3553088 0 3553088 9325 10725 7550 27600 0 15893 24015 28590 4590 73088 3653776 4045652 0.97240 0.97270 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6989 6989 191847 139884 51963 51963 X 1539534 43575 32026 75601 1463933 1463933 1500603 43575 32026 75601 1425002 1425002 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state law. Accordingly, no provisions for such taxes has been recognized in the financial statements.The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued guidance that requires tax effects from uncertain tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements only if the position is more likely than not to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. Management has determined there are no material uncertain positions that require recognition in the financial statements. Additionally, no provisions for income taxes is reflected and there is no interest or penalties recognized in the statement of activities or statement of financial position. The Organizations tax years subject to examination by tax authorities generally remain open for three (3) years from the date of filing. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Tenant Rental $0 Fundraising $32026 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Fundraising $32026 Tenant Rental $0 false Hats Off Nonprofit Awards 44240 39650 4590 32026 44240 39650 4590 32026 32026 -27436 IT Solutions Inc Board member own 57015 Information technology false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Education, training and professional development: education classes and workshops meet the continuous demand for nonprofit professional development. In 2021, Nonprofits First delivered 96 classes and workshops to over 1,100 nonprofit professionals. In addition, 80 nonprofit professionals took advantage of 424 on line learning courses offered through Nonprofits First. Classes, workshops and training sessions are designed for executive directors, staff, volunteers and boards to better lead and manage their organizations. Our half-day and full-day workshops provide professionals with cost-effective opportunities to deepen and strengthen their knowledge and skills. Many of our workshops relate to and support the Nonprofits First accreditation process, and all trainings advance the use of best practices. Nonprofits First developed a program called "Rising Leaders". Nonprofits First recognizes that the pipeline for future nonprofit leaders is right here in our own backyard. The 8 month Rising Leaders program cultivates leadership skills in emerging nonprofit professionals and equips them with strategies to face industry challenges. 352 participants have graduated from the Rising Leaders program since the program inception in 2006, including 21 graduates in 2021. Each cohort of Rising Leaders works in teams to fulfill a service-learning project directly benefiting a local nonprofit. The service learning projects in 2021 benefited 4 organizations and amounted to 1120 "in-kind" service hours. Many of the Rising Leaders graduates have gone on to serve in advanced leadership. 2021 also saw the addition of a higher-tier program, Advancing Leaders, a 5-month program focused on knowledge needed for C-level nonprofit leaders. The inaugural class equipped 11 leaders with the skills needed for the highest levels of nonprofit employment in our community. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Draft copies of the Form 990 and supporting schedules are submitted to the finance and audit committee members for the review and comments. Upon completion of the review by the finance and audit committee, feedback is provided to the finance department. If required, changes are made. Once that process is completed copies of the Form 990 and supporting schedules are submitted to the full board for review and final approval prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The staff, contractual employees, officers and board members are required to sign the conflict of interest statement upon starting service or upon contracting with Nonprofits First. The board of directors re-signs the conflict of interest policy each year. If any member of the Board of Directors is deemed to have a conflict of interest, that individual will be prohibited from participation in the board's deliberations and decisions regarding any transactions related to that conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the CEO's salary, utilizing comparability data as a part of this process. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. 01. Committee meeting documentation (Part VI, line 8b) The executive committee of the Nonprofits First Board of Directors consists of the chairman, the vice chair, if any, the secretary, the treasurer, and other directors approved by a majority of the Board of Directors. The executive committee shall have and may exercise all of the powers of the board of directors in the management of the affairs of the corporation between meetings of the board of directors, and subject to the limitations imposed by the Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation Act. 02. Other officer or key employee compensation (Part VI, line 15b) The officer and key employee compensation is approved by the board based on current market data after an in-depth review and analysis by the board compensation committee. Comparability data is reviewed and analyzed and the decision is contemporaneously documented. This process was last undertaken during fiscal year 9/30/2021.