StudentsFirst is located in Valencia, CA. As of 07/2016, StudentsFirst employed 94 individuals. StudentsFirst is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILD A NATIONAL MOVEMENT TO DEFEND THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH WORK AT THE STATE LEVEL TO ADDRESS EDUCATION REFORM LEGISLATIVELY, ELECTORAL WORK IN ACTIVE STATES, OUTREACH TO TEACHERS, AND COLLABORATION WITH MEMBERS, THE ORGANIZATION DEVOTES ITSELF TO MAKING SURE EVERY CHILD RECEIVES THE BEST EDUCATION AND THAT EVERY CHILD, IN EVERY STATE, HAS A GREAT TEACHER AT THE FRONT OF THE CLASSROOM AND ACCESS TO A GREAT SCHOOL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Reverand Dr Floyd H Flake Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roland Martin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dmitri Mehlhorn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jalen Rose Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph W Saunders Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Johnson Chairwoman / Founder | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $76,814 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leo Legal Services | 7/30/15 | $372,676 |
Perkins Coie Llp Legal Services | 7/30/15 | $363,268 |
Blue State Digital Inc Web Services | 7/30/15 | $202,252 |
Stroz Friedberg Llc Consulting Services | 7/30/15 | $185,000 |
Outland Creative Works Consulting Services | 7/30/15 | $160,578 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,215,696 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,215,696 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $323 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$71,634 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,416,249 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $997,863 |
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. | $713,575 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $214,383 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $802,850 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,250 |
Other employee benefits | $50,154 |
Payroll taxes | $92,464 |
Fees for services: Management | $48,763 |
Fees for services: Legal | $64,300 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $90,102 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $502,356 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $62,364 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,501 |
Office expenses | $59,347 |
Information technology | $107,448 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $271,558 |
Travel | $126,812 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,795 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $88,439 |
Insurance | $41,600 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $10,571,810 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, StudentsFirst has awarded $675,009 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS PA PURPOSE: Advance education reform in line with StudentFirst's mission | $25,000 |
AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN PURPOSE: Advance Education Reform in Line with StudentFirst's Mission | $15,000 |
50CAN ACTION FUND PURPOSE: Advance education reform in line with StudentFirst's mission | $635,009 |