Community First School Inc is located in Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Community First School Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community First School Inc 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 06/2021, Community First School Inc generated $257.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 60.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $212.0k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BY PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND IMPLEMENTING A WHOLE-FAMILY CARE, RELATIONSHIP-BASED, AND PLACE-BASED PROGRAM, COMMUNITY FIRST SCHOOL (CFS) EMPOWERS CHILDREN IN HARTFORD'S PROMISE ZONE NEIGHBORHOODS TO OWN THEIR OWN GREATNESS, AND BECOME PASSIONATE, INDEPENDENT LEARNERS ABLE TO COMPETE, COLLABORATE, AND INNOVATE IN A DIVERSE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY FIRST SCHOOL (CFS) OPENED IN AUGUST OF 2020 TO SERVE CHILDREN IN GRADES K-1 IN NORTH HARTFORD'S FEDERALLY DESIGNATED PROMISE ZONE NEIGHBORHOODS, CLAY ARSENAL, UPPER ALBANY, AND NORTHEAST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Timothy R Goodwin School Leader | Officer | 40 | $80,767 |
Latroya Blue Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nyesha Mccauley Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Best Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Alarcon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Byers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,625 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $227,231 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $252,856 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,574 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $257,636 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $88,337 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,834 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $33,846 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,788 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $15,730 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,137 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $650 |
Office expenses | $4,910 |
Information technology | $1,950 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,150 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $746 |
Insurance | $7,733 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $212,047 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $87,427 |
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 | $9,426 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,196 |
Total assets | $99,049 |
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 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $99,049 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $99,049 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Community First School Inc has recieved totaling $77,490.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Barnes Foundation Incorporated Marion, CT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Travelers Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY FIRST SCHOOL | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,490 |
Glickenhaus Foundation Sleepy Hollow, NY PURPOSE: TO ACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving Hartford, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SPECIAL PROJECT | $7,000 |
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