CITY FIRST FOUNDATION (EIN 363812182) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

REV MARK D JOHNSON

Phone

7735888295

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CITY FIRST FOUNDATION, founded in 1991, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $64K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $119K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 85% operating deficit.

Mission

CITY FIRST'S MISSION IS TO RESOURCE URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS, MINISTRIES, AND FAMILIES EDUCATIONALLY, ECONOMICALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. 1. WE MAINTAIN AN URBAN HUB FOR MISSIONAL COMMUNITIES WE SHARE THE TAPESTRY CENTER & ANNEX FACILITY WITH CHURCHES AND MISSIONAL COMMUNITIES WE PROVIDE A FACILITY FOR GROUPS THAT PERFORM MISSIONAL OUTREACH AND RETREATS IN CHICAGO WE SPONSOR ART, CONCERTS & COMMUNITY EVENTS 2. WE CULTIVATE CHURCH PLANTING & THE STRENGTHENING OF NEIGHBORHOODS WE FACILITATE THE CREATION OF NEW CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES - TAPESTRY FELLOWSHIP WE PARTICIPATE IN NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS AND CITY-WIDE PARTNERSHIPS WE PROVIDE CARE AND COUNSELING THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP OUTREACHES 3. WE HELP PROMOTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WE HOST GATHERINGS FOR RELIGIOUS AND BUSINESS GROWTH ORGANIZATIONS WE INITIATE PROGRAMS THAT STIMULATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,419

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $28,499

Other Revenue $34,360

TOTAL REVENUE $64,278

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100

Salaries & Benefits $66,248

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $100,003

Other Expenses $52,758

TOTAL EXPENSES $119,106

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$64,278	$59,323	+0.1%
Expenses	$119,106	$110,729	+0.1%
Net Income	$-54,828	$-51,406	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

$54,000

Total Directors

$54,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
REV MARK D JOHNSON	EX. DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$54,000	$0	$54,000
SUNIL GADWIK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHIL HILLIARD	DIRECTOR TRE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEL SHAFFER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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	$64,278	$119,106	$828,521	$-54,828
2023	$59,323	$110,729	$365,853	$-51,406
2022	$44,083	$109,713	$420,100	$-65,630
2021	$51,110	$96,148	$383,882	$-45,038
2020	$58,139	$98,101	$428,945	$-39,962
2019	$52,996	$66,605	$442,484	$-13,609

CITY FIRST FOUNDATION