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FIRST FIVE ACTION FUND: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
FIRST FIVE ACTION FUND (EIN 85-1075023)
Tax period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30
Filed
2026-05-05
IRS object ID
202621259349301432
Schema version
2024v5.5
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2026-05-05T09:31:08-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2025-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN410746749PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

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Address Line12021 SPRING ROAD SUITE 200AddressLine1Txt
CityOAK BROOKCityNm
State AbbreviationILStateAbbreviationCd
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Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2024-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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EIN851075023EIN

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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CityWASHINGTONCityNm
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PersonSARAH RITTLINGPersonNm
Person TitlePRESIDENTPersonTitleTxt
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IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr0IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Insurance InsuranceGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

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ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

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Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

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CityRESTRICTEDCity
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Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Only In House Lobbying0OnlyInHouseLobbyingInd
Agree Carryover Prior Year0AgreeCarryoverPriorYearInd

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Total Book Value Land Buildings$0TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

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DescDUE TO START EARLYDesc
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFFAF IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(4), THOUGH IT IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, UNLESS THAT INCOME IS OTHERWISE EXCLUDED BY THE IRC. FFAF HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAITENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME, TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS, AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. FFAF DID NOT HAVE TAXABLE INCOME AND DID NOT PAY TAXES DURING 2025 AND 2024. THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR HOW UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED, MEASURED, DISCLOSED AND PRESENTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT. THIS REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING TAX RETURNS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TAX POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED WHEN CHALLENGED OR WHEN EXAMINED BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITY. TAX POSITIONS NOT DEEMED TO MEET THE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THRESHOLD WOULD BE RECORDED AS A TAX BENEFIT OR EXPENSE AND LIABILITY IN THE CURRENT YEAR. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp

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PersonSARAH RITTLINGPersonNm
TitlePRESIDENTTitleTxt
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 3FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT: FIRST FIVE ACTION FUND'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION IS HANDLED BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION, START EARLY. THIS RELATED ORGANIZATION USED THE FOLLOWING METHODS TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT: COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4WHEN FIRST FIVE ACTION PAC WAS FORMED (SEPTEMBER 2024), IT WAS CREATED AS A CONNECTED PAC TO FIRST FIVE ACTION, MEANING IT CAN ONLY SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH FIRST FIVE ACTION, UNLIKE NONCONNECTED PACS THAT SOLICIT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FIRST FIVE ACTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECIDED AT THE MARCH 2024 BOARD MEETING TO PROCEED WITH THE CREATION OF A CONNECTED PAC. THIS LED TO THE NEED TO AMEND THE BYLAWS OF FIRST FIVE ACTION TO ALLOW FOR MEMBERS. MEMBERS ARE THEN ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PAC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BTHE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A NATIONAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES THE DRAFT FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS ELECTRONIC FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE DIRECTOR OR KEY EMPLOYEE IS OBLIGATED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND VOTES ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD REGARDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE FULL BOARD TAKES ACTION ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING ARE DISCLOSED TO THE FULL BOARD MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15FFAF DOES NOT DIRECTLY COMPENSATE ITS EMPLOYEES OR OFFICERS; INSTEAD FFAF RELIES ON ITS RELATED PARTY, START EARLY, TO FACILITATE COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19ORGANIZATION'S POLICY REGARDING MAKING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS PUBLIC: THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GADVERTISING PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 736,798. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 736,798. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,121. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,121.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.

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