Kids Building Character Inc, operating under the name First Tee-Central Florida, is located in Orlando, FL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (N6A) the organization is classified as: Golf, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, First Tee-Central Florida employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Tee-Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, First Tee-Central Florida generated $757.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $566.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE INSTILL LIFE SKILLS, CORE VALUES, AND HEALTHY HABITS IN THE LIVES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE WERE FORMED IN 2009 AND WENT LIVE IN 2012 THUS WE ARE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SERVING YOUTH IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. WE ARE A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH MENTORSHIP NONPROFIT WHOSE FOCUS IS TO HELP KIDS/TEENS BECOME BETTER KIDS/TEENS AND ULTIMATELY PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS AND LEADERS IN OUR SOCIETY. A MORE POLISHED PURPOSE IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA YOUTH BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CHARACTER, INSTILL LIFE-ENHANCING VALUES AND PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF. WE UTILIZE NINE CORE VALUES THAT ARE INHERENT TO THE GAME OF GOLF: COURTESY, RESPONSIBILITY, JUDGEMENT, RESPECT, SPORTSMANSHIP, CONFIDENCE, HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PERSEVERANCE. WE INCORPORATE NINE HEALTHY HABITS IN OUR CURRICULUM: ENERGY, PLAY, SAFETY, VISION, MIND, FAMILY, FRIENDS, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. WE CONNECT WITH YOUTH 4 WAYS: GOLF COURSE PROGRAM(15 GOLF FACILITIES), SCHOOL PROGRAM(135 ELEMENTARY AND K-8 SCHOOLS), COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM(35 COMMUNITY CENTERS) AND OUR GIRLS GOLF PROGRAM(13 CLINICS/EVENTS). WE SUPPORT YOUTH IN LAKE , ORANGE, OSCEOLA AND SEMINOLE COUNTIES. IN 2021 WE CONNECTED WITH OVER 100,000 KIDS/TEENS. OUR GOLF COURSE PROGRAM SAW 688 KIDS/TEENS OF WHICH 46% WERE DIVERSE AND 36% WERE FEMALE. OUR GIRLS GOLF PROGRAM HAD 345 GIRLS JOIN US.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wanda B Ickes Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $96,250 |
Julie Levanthal Program Dire | Officer | 40 | $64,396 |
Harrison Babb Director | Trustee | 1.38 | $0 |
Jessica Bessler Treasurer | Trustee | 1.38 | $0 |
Rene Blanco Director | Trustee | 0.88 | $0 |
Brian Boone Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.88 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $282,232 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $422,232 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $704,464 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $109,468 |
| Investment income | $38,327 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$21,858 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$72,459 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $757,942 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $295,981 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,612 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,988 |
| Fees for services: Management | $46,287 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,705 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,797 |
| Office expenses | $64,917 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,930 |
| Travel | $20,034 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,333 |
| Insurance | $5,191 |
| All other expenses | $3,149 |
| Total functional expenses | $565,974 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $232,326 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $626,363 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,868 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,226 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $575,953 |
| Total assets | $1,549,736 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,367 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $87,915 |
| Total liabilities | $101,282 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $968,037 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $480,417 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,549,736 |