2020-03-31T11:59:52-07:00 2019-09-30 591498723 DIVINE BLALOCK MARTIN & SELLARI LLC 580 VILLAGE BLVD SUITE 110 WEST PALM BEACH FL 33409 990 2018-10-01 263189428 Nonprofits First Inc NONP 5612147435 1818 S Australian Ave West Palm Beach FL 33409 Jessica Cecere CEO 2020-03-31 true Dustan Brown CPA P01520825 5616861110 2018 2020-09-23 17:36:50Z Jessica Cecere 1818 S Australian Ave 450 West Palm Beach FL 33409 1534690 false false X www.nonprofitsfirst.org X 2008 FL Empowering nonprofit excellence and accountability through accreditation, education, leadership development, membership and management support services. 13 12 16 93 0 657898 734739 757118 765211 0 -6283 -446 1408733 1499504 0 0 810967 858297 0 106388 700182 656935 1511149 1515232 -102416 -15728 294654 307659 133887 162620 160767 145039 X Empowering Nonprofit Excellence. false false 486299 418903 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 $378,000 IN CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES FROM THE NONPROFITS FIRST GROW PROGRAM. CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES INCLUDED: STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTING, STAFF TRAINING, NONPROFIT JOB POSTINGS, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING PLANS, AND ORGANIZATION REVITALIZATION. 344604 186220 Accreditation: Empowering nonprofits to operate at the highest standard of business, accreditation was developed to strengthen the operational capacity of nonprofit organizations. Seventy-six (76) nonprofit organizations participated in the accreditation program in 2019. Over $100,000,000 of funding was received by accredited organizations from funders requiring accreditation. The economic impact of these organizations reaches every corner of our community. 241529 87025 Membership: The organization launched its first ever membership program for nonprofit organizations and affiliate consultants in 2014 and has shown steady growth for the past five years. Membership serves 206 nonprofits and 78 affiliate consultants. Member services include: free and discounted training 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, grant and funding research assistance, volunteer/community service board postings, exclusive media promotions, discounted job board postings and ApplicantPro tracking system through 501cjobs.org. 204604 73063 1277036 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 false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 22 0 true 16 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false 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 Ave450 West Palm Beach FL 33409 Deana Pizzo Chairman 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Philip Dicomo Vice-Chair 1.00 0.00 X 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 Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Melissa Nash Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Brockway Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bessie Phillips Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nikki Fingerhut Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Cecere CEO 40.00 0.00 X 113000 0 7571 Delferine Spooner Dir of Fin&Oper 40.00 0.00 X 93881 0 14462 206881 22033 1 false false false 0 26538 646483 61718 734739 Accreditation Services 541900 186220 186220 Education, Training 900099 73063 73063 Management Support 518210 416776 416776 Membership Dues 900099 87025 87025 Referral Income 900099 2127 2127 765211 0 0 0 10725 10725 0 0 24015 26538 24461 -446 -446 0 0 0 1499504 765211 -446 X 0 0 0 0 228914 138547 77320 13047 0 476694 422940 9141 44613 0 99364 81877 9604 7883 53325 42833 6118 4374 0 1500 1138 152 210 14270 10826 1448 1996 0 0 0 330392 325418 3209 1765 781 604 79 98 15966 12833 1980 1153 48389 43102 2569 2718 0 85392 57450 6118 21824 5422 4350 1070 2 0 0 0 0 24049 18542 2430 3077 18435 14132 1800 2503 Training & Development 78684 78684 Licenses & Fees 11585 10776 607 202 Food & Entertainment 6556 4385 2021 150 Equipment Rental & Maintenance 5465 4231 551 683 10049 4368 5591 90 1515232 1277036 131808 106388 16640 74990 48028 28030 0 124407 106239 0 0 0 0 31255 34801 160893 112094 59524 48799 0 0 0 0 14800 14800 294654 307659 89324 67163 43113 94007 1450 1450 133887 162620 X 141255 115039 19512 30000 160767 145039 294654 307659 -15728 X false true X true false X 778941 805586 660979 657898 734739 3638143 0 0 778941 805586 660979 657898 734739 3638143 0 3638143 9325 10725 20050 0 5700 5126 15893 24015 50734 3708927 4555768 0.98090 0.87620 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6989 5591 1398 153904 106503 47401 48799 Subtenant Security Deposit 1450 1450 X 1580327 45637 35186 80823 1499504 1499504 1596055 45637 35186 80823 1515232 1515232 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 of 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 $0 Tenant Rental $10725 Fundraising $24461 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Fundraising $24461 Tenant Rental $10725 false Hats Off Nonprofit Awards 50553 26538 24015 560 20290 3611 50553 26538 24015 560 20290 3611 24461 -446 IT Solutions Inc Board Chair owns 48117 Info Technology Services 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 2019, NONPROFITS FIRST DELIVERED 76 CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TO OVER 460 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. 353 IS THE NUMBER OF RISING LEADERS PROGRAM GRADUATES SINCE THE PROGRAM INCEPTION IN 2006, WITH 22 GRADUATES IN 2019. EACH COHORT OF RISING LEADERS WORKS IN TEAMS TO FULFILL A SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT DIRECTLY BENEFITING A LOCAL NONPROFIT. THE SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS IN 2019 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 committee members for 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 is approved by the board based on current market data after review and analysis by the personnel committee. The CEO does not participate in the discussion. Top Management compensation is reviewed and approved by the CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees 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 9/30/2019 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Governing documents are available to the public upon request. 01. Executive Committee (Part VI, line 1a) The executive commitee 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 is subject to the limitations imposed by the florida not-for-profit corporation act. 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.