EIN 74-3166719

Founders First Community Development Corporation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Founders First helps underrepresented small businesses overcome capital challenges, increase capacity, and achieve growth through bootcamps and mini-accelerator programs.
Also known as...
Founders First CDC; Lift Development Enterprises; Lift Program
Total revenues
$1,361,350
2024
Total expenses
$1,966,296
2024
Total assets
$2,510,413
2024
Num. employees
4
2024

Program areas at Founders First Community Development Corporation

FastPath:FastPath is designed for companies generating $1 million to $5 million in annual revenues. The program is best suited for successful Founder/CEOs, needing up to $1 million in growth capital as well as professional development, including leadership skills, confidence, and vision to overcome challenges and realize opportunities in accelerating revenue growth.
Passport to Funding A five hour, online, interactive, self-paced certification program designed to educate and guide small business owners through the major hurdles stopping them from obtaining the growth funding they need to fund and grow their business. This program is intended for small and medium businesses generating $50,000 to $10,000,000 in annual revenues.
Challenge:Challenge is for entrepreneurs with established businesses, earning between $50,000 and $250,000 in annual revenue, who want to achieve growth. 60-day Mini-Accelerator Program consists of four (4) workshops where you will learn how to work ON your business, not just IN your business! Program completes with Pitch and Graduation Event, with opportunity to compete for up to $5,000 cash and service prizes. Includes 18 months of post-program support coaching and support.

Who funds Founders First Community Development Corporation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
ImpactAssetsGeneral Support$825,000
California Wellness FoundationFor Core Operating Support To Strengthen the Economic Mobility of Founders and Other Small Business Owners in San Diego and Across Southern California, With Attention To the African American Community.$300,000
Rockefeller FoundationIn General Support of Its Mission To Grow and Expand Diverse, Founder-Led Small Businesses Throughout the U.s.$300,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Founders First Community Development Corporation

NameTitleCompensation
Shaylon ScottExecutive Director$105,927
Alicia QuinnSecretary$0
Beverly ColeTreasurer$0
Kim FolsomChairman$0
Shauna BreedenController$0

Financials for Founders First Community Development Corporation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,353,008
Program services$8,336
Investment income and dividends$6
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,361,350

Form 990s for Founders First Community Development Corporation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2023-082024-07-10990View PDF
2022-082023-06-29990View PDF
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2020-082021-05-18990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
August 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from The Rockefeller Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy 202
San Diego, CA 92131
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
foundersfirstcdc.org/ 
Phone
(619) 869-5815
IRS details
EIN
74-3166719
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S43: Management Services for Small Business, Entrepreneurs
NAICS code, primary
926110: Economic Development Corporations and Economic Program Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0256801
FTB Entity ID
2591404
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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