2021-02-22T13:48:21-08:00 2020-09-30 591498723 DIVINE BLALOCK MARTIN & SELLARI LLC 580 VILLAGE BLVD SUITE 110 WEST PALM BEACH FL 33409 990 2019-10-01 263189428 Nonprofits First Inc NONP 5612147435 1818 S Australian Ave West Palm Beach FL 33409 Jessica Cecere CEO 2021-02-22 true Dustan Brown CPA P01520825 5616861110 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Jessica Cecere 1818 S Australian Ave 450 West Palm Beach FL 33409 1607880 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. 13 12 14 132 0 734739 751149 765211 820591 0 -446 -6901 1499504 1564839 0 0 858297 831703 0 105602 656935 587604 1515232 1419307 -15728 145532 307659 461800 162620 171229 145039 290571 X Empowering nonprofit excellence through quality and accountability, leadershipdevelopment, education and training, and nonprofit management support services. false false 471620 374021 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. 38 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED OVER $380,000 IN CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES FROM THE NONPROFITS FIRST GROW PROGRAM DURING 2020. CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES INCLUDED: STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTING, STAFF TRAINING, NONPROFIT JOB POSTINGS, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING PLANS, AND ORGANIZATION REVITALIZATION. 348731 232283 Accreditation: Empowering nonprofits to operate at the highest standard of business, accreditation was developed to strengthen the operational capacity of nonprofit organizations. 83 nonprofit organizations participated in the accreditation program in 2020. Over $100,000,000 of funding was received by these accredited organizations from funders requiring accreditation. The economic impact of these organizations reaches every corner of our community. 235769 172413 Membership Dues: The organization launched its first ever membership program for nonprofit organizations and affiliate members in 2014 and has shown steady growth for the past five years. Membership serves 136 nonprofit organizations and 64 affiliate consultants. Member services include: free and discounted training and workshops for everyone in the organization, special rates on management and consulting services, use of a state of the art conference room for meetings, networking events, 360 degree virtual tour of their agency to expand their digital foot print, member price for the 501c pro toolkit, grant and funding research assistance, volunteer/community service board postings, exclusive media promotions, discounted job board postings and ApplicantPro tracking system through 501cjobs.org. 140442 41874 1196562 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true 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 36 0 true 14 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 12 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 115802 0 7702 Delferine Spooner Dir of Finance 40.00 0.00 X 96697 0 13867 Deana Pizzo Chairman 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Philip Dicomo 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 Cruise Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David M Gobeo Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa M Pierino Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 212499 21569 1 false false false 0 34250 535850 181049 751149 Accreditation Services 541900 232283 232283 Education, Training 900099 41874 41874 Management Support 518210 371027 371027 Membership Dues 900099 172413 172413 Referral Income 900099 2994 2994 820591 0 0 0 7550 7550 0 0 28590 34250 35491 -6901 -6901 0 0 0 1564839 820591 -6901 X 0 0 0 0 239608 195116 26102 18390 0 434425 352299 43907 38219 19263 15782 2175 1306 81168 73031 3191 4946 57239 43803 6718 6718 0 2053 1193 193 667 9296 7836 1267 193 0 0 0 294015 283066 5675 5274 839 680 97 62 16193 12756 2449 988 64636 57292 4265 3079 0 90353 61465 6259 22629 3890 3185 514 191 0 0 0 0 19074 17838 618 618 11786 9146 1769 871 Training & Development 47052 46347 540 165 License and Fees 9303 7196 1897 210 Miscellaneous 5871 358 5488 25 Equipment Rental & Maintenance 5291 4428 441 422 7952 3745 3578 629 1419307 1196562 117143 105602 74990 228017 28030 72062 0 106239 82880 0 0 0 0 34801 34315 160893 131167 48799 29726 0 0 0 0 14800 14800 307659 461800 67163 61621 94007 81017 28041 1450 550 162620 171229 X 115039 285571 30000 5000 145039 290571 307659 461800 145532 X false true X true false X 805586 660979 657898 734739 751149 3610351 0 0 805586 660979 657898 734739 751149 3610351 0 3610351 9325 10725 7550 27600 0 5126 15893 24015 28590 73624 3711575 4254888 0.97270 0.98100 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6989 6989 153904 124178 29726 29726 Subtenant Security Deposit 550 550 X 1656011 48131 43041 91172 1564839 1564839 1510479 48131 43041 91172 1419307 1419307 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 that 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 $7550 Fundraising $35491 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Fundraising $35491 Tenant Rental $7550 false Hats Off Nonprofit Awards 62840 34250 28590 1860 22956 10675 62840 34250 28590 1860 22956 10675 35491 -6901 IT Solutions Inc Chairman owns it 35524 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 2020, NONPROFITS FIRST DELIVERED 60 CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TO OVER 500 NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS. 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 6 MONTH RISING LEADERS PROGRAM CULTIVATES LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN EMERGING NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS AND EQUIPS THEM WITH STRATEGIES TO FACE INDUSTRY CHALLENGES. 331 IS THE NUMBER OF RISING LEADERS PROGRAM GRADUATES SINCE THE PROGRAM INCEPTION IN 2006, 25 GRADUATES IN 2020. EACH COHORT OF RISING LEADERS WORKS IN TEAMS TO FULFILL A SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT DIRECTLY BENEFITING A LOCAL NONPROFIT. THE SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS IN 2020 BENEFITTED 5 ORGANIZATIONS AND AMOUNTED TO 1250 "IN-KIND" SERVICE HOURS. MANY OF THE RISING LEADERS GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO SERVE IN ADVANCED LEADERSHIP. 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Compensation for the Executive Director or CEO and Top Management are approved by the Board based on current market data after in-depth reviews and analysis by the personnel committee. Comparability data is reviewed and analyzed and the decision is contemporaneously documented. This process was last undertaken during fiscal year 9/30/2020. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Governing documents are available to the public upon request. 01. Committee meeting documentation (Part VI, line 8b) The executive committee of the Nonprofits Firts 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 9/30/2020. 06. General Explanation Attachment Form 990, Part V, Line 2: A Professional employer organization ('PEO") is used for employee payroll and benefits. The form W-2 and related payroll tax forms are issued underneath the PEO's employer identification number.