COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION

EIN: 883020032 501(c)(3)

MOLINE, IL

Total Revenue
$177,886
Total Expenses
$682,892
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
GREG RIDENOUR
Phone
8149541628
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit that reported $178K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 74% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $683K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 284% operating deficit.

Mission

AT COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION WE PURSUE A PATH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON IMPORTANT CIVIC AND POLICY ISSUES. COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION STRIVES TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS THAT ARE WORKING ON PROVEN SOLUTIONS THAT EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITIES FROM THE BOTTOM-UP. FOR TOO LONG, MANY HAVE LOOKED TO WASHINGTON, DC TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS FACING RURAL, EXURBAN, SUBURBAN, AND URBAN AMERICA. REAL CHANGE OFTEN TAKES PLACE CLOSEST TO THE PEOPLE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION WILL WORK TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND LOOK TO INVEST IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO IMPLEMENT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WITH A LASTING IMPACT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $177,879
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $7
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $177,886

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $579,500
Salaries & Benefits $17,500
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $640,997
Other Expenses $85,892
TOTAL EXPENSES $682,892

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $177,886 $681,494 -0.7%
Expenses $682,892 $176,488 +2.9%
Net Income $-505,006 $505,006 -2.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
2

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
1
$17,500
Total Directors
3
$17,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARIO CASTILLO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM KINZINGER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG RIDENOUR EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY AND TREASURER 20.00
Officer Director
$17,500 $0 $17,500
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 $177,886 $682,892 No data $-505,006
2023 $681,494 $176,488 $528,120 $505,006
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