LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION

EIN: 261657951 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Phoenix, AZ

Total Revenue
$10,547,800
Total Expenses
$10,235,173
Total Assets
$5,346,321
Net Assets
$3,364,918
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
KIMBER LANNING
Phone
6029560909
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION, founded in 2007, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $10.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year.

Mission

LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION LFAF PROVIDES COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT TO THE PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND NEIGHBORHOODS OF COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT ARIZONA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,945,857 Revenue: $60,425

LOCAL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:Local First Arizona Foundation is on a mission to build equitable systems for Arizonas local businesses and communities that create a vibrant, inclusive, and...

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LOCAL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:Local First Arizona Foundation is on a mission to build equitable systems for Arizonas local businesses and communities that create a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable Arizona economy. Our small business programs are designed to incubate, accelerate and celebrate entrepreneurship, with a focus on developing entrepreneurship in low-income or under-resourced communities. We support aspiring entrepreneurs and established independently owned local businesses alike. For businesses in search of opportunities to strengthen and grow their operations, we provided on-on-one consulting to 3,500 small and under-resourced businesses in 2024. Our Business Accelerator programs graduated 168 owners from the greater Phoenix area, Sedona, Cottonwood, Globe and Miami Arizona.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,273,675 Revenue: $91,400

SUSTAINABILITY: To increase environmental responsibility locally, the Green Business Bootcamp equipped 49 small businesses with a plan and funding in place to implement projects that will conserve...

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SUSTAINABILITY: To increase environmental responsibility locally, the Green Business Bootcamp equipped 49 small businesses with a plan and funding in place to implement projects that will conserve their energy, water, or waste and reduce operational costs. The program has served the Greater Phoenix and Tucson metro areas as well as in the Verde Valley, which is a rural area. As a green nonprofit, Local First signature events diverted 70% of waste from the landfill to reuse, compost and recycle. This included the Arizona Fall Festival, which attracted 20,000 attendees, as well as Devour, a two-day culinary event with more than 80 small, local restaurants.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,606,711 Revenue: $69,837

FOOD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY GARDENS: In 2024 more than 135 food business startups were incubated in our community kitchens across Mesa, South Phoenix, and Maryvale, and 85 additional food...

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FOOD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY GARDENS: In 2024 more than 135 food business startups were incubated in our community kitchens across Mesa, South Phoenix, and Maryvale, and 85 additional food businesses began operations from participating in our restaurant start-up boot camp. Due to the demand for these services, another kitchen incubator opened in early 2025. In addition, Local First provided weekly childrens cooking classes to more than 68 low-income students of color who learned about nutrition as well as cooking skills. Each participant has the opportunity to take home 5 meals for the week. Many of these same students join us on the weekends in our community garden to learn gardening and harvesting skills, all of which reduces food insecurity in our community.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,177,308
Program Service Revenue $328,162
Investment Income $31,096
Other Revenue $11,234
TOTAL REVENUE $10,547,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $256,116
Salaries & Benefits $5,560,281
Fundraising Expenses $205,151
Program Expenses $9,285,635
Other Expenses $4,418,776
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,235,173

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,547,800 $12,939,628 -0.2%
Expenses $10,235,173 $13,030,339 -0.2%
Net Income $312,627 $-90,711 -4.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
73
Volunteers
294

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$361,547
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KIMBER LANNING FOUNDER AND CEO 60.00
Officer
$224,532 $6,184 $230,716
KORANDUS ARMSTEAD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 50.00
Officer
$124,976 $5,855 $130,831
KERWIN BROWN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIO ANILES BOARD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BIRD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERIE RANKIN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONAE HARRISON VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY DALY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVELYN CASUGA MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRE WHITTINGTON BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $10,547,800 $10,235,173 $5,346,321 $312,627
2023 $12,939,628 $13,030,339 $5,416,448 $-90,711
2022 $6,889,263 $6,382,190 $4,151,480 $507,073
2021 $5,988,087 $4,654,764 $3,232,104 $1,333,323
2020 $14,517,718 $13,648,298 $1,578,023 $869,420
2019 $1,304,299 $1,295,377 $494,732 $8,922
2018 $1,082,829 $1,059,569 $459,444 $23,260
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