Nonprofit · EIN 26-3189428
NONPROFITS FIRST INC
Tax-exempt · WEST PALM BCH, FL 33407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,944,479 | $1,709,097 | $235,382 | $1,153,284 | $368,608 | $784,676 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,690,039 | $1,696,824 | -$6,785 | $963,456 | $414,162 | $549,294 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,745,811 | $1,672,515 | $73,296 | $898,732 | $342,653 | $556,079 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,089,375
- of which government grants
- $853,459
- Program service revenue
- $830,596
- Investment income
- $49,889
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$30,718
- Other revenue
- -$25,381
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $224,229
- Other salaries and wages
- $574,533
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,003,204
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,000
- Accounting fees
- $15,650
- Occupancy
- $99,835
- Travel
- $8,733
- Depreciation
- $14,150
- Program services (functional)
- $1,382,684
- Management and general (functional)
- $195,975
- Fundraising (functional)
- $130,438
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $963,456
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,153,284
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $368,608
- Net assets, end of year
- $784,676
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,380
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $784,676
- Gross receipts
- $2,060,747
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 32
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUDY CROWETZ | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $126,769 | $18,845 |
| TRACY AMARA | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Officer | 40 | $76,450 | $12,911 |
| MICHELE BURKA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 20 | $21,010 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SULLIVAN | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIA SAINT-PREUX | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA ARDILLO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY MARTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE BRUNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHECREE BRYANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER CRUISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MONTGOMERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA MORLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANA PIZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH REHNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ZEFF | DIRECTOR (THRU 01/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP DICOMO | BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS (NON-VOTING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA SAVIETTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMELIA JADOO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA CECERE | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER (NON-VOTING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA CECERE | CEO (THRU 1/24) Officer | 40 | $129,476 | $8,104 |
| TRUDY CROWETZ | CEO (AS OF 1/24) Officer | 40 | $97,749 | $14,404 |
| JENNIFER SULLIVAN | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIA SAINT-PREUX | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY MARTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA ARDILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE BRUNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHECREE BRYANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER CRUISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP DICOMO | BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS (NON-VOTING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR (THRU 9/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGIO MARIACA | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MONTGOMERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA MORLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MULLER | DIRECTOR (THRU 9/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALPESH PATEL | DIRECTOR (THRU 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANA PIZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH REHNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ZEFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA MILLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE BURKA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (AS OF 08/24) Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA CECERE | CEO Officer | 40 | $123,430 | $22,988 |
| DELFERINE SPOONER THRU 72523 | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $108,207 | $17,956 |
| TRUDY CROWETZ AS OF 8123 | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $9,886 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SULLIVAN | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIA SAINT-PREUX | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA MILLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY MARTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA ARDILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE BRUNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP DICOMO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGIO MARIACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MONTGOMERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MULLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA NASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANA PIZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GOBEO | DIRECTOR (PARTIAL YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER CRUISE | DIRECTOR (PARTIAL YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALPESH PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH REHNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4411 BEACON CIR, WEST PALM BCH, FL 33407-3270
- In care of
- % PEDRO DEL SOL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TRUDY CROWETZ, 1818 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AVENUE 450, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
- Signed the 990
- TRUDY CROWETZ, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (561) 214-7435
- Website
- WWW.NONPROFITSFIRST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC
Mission
NONPROFITS FIRST SUPPORTS OTHER LOCAL NONPROFIT CAUSES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF IMPACT. BY UTILIZING OUR VAST RESOURCES PROVIDED BY OUR PARTNERS, OUR NONPROFIT AGENCIES EXECUTE THEIR MISSIONS WITH EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS.
Program accomplishments
- MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF, EXECUTIVE, VOLUNTEERS AND AFFILIATE CONSULTANTS PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE IN KEY AREAS OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT INCLUDING STRATEGIC PLANNING, MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA, FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL REVITALIZATION, HUMAN RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. THE AGENCY HELPS CREATE SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE THE EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT OF NONPROFIT CAUSES. 51 AGENCIES RECEIVED $426,968 IN CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES FROM NONPROFITS FIRST'S GRANTS TO REACH ORGANIZATIONAL WELLNESS (GROW) PROGRAM THIS YEAR.Expenses $461,752 · revenue $382,325
- ACCREDITATION: EMPOWERING NONPROFITS TO OPERATE AT THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF IMPACT, ACCREDITATION WAS DEVELOPED TO STRENGTHEN THE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 75 AGENCIES WERE ACCREDITED THIS YEAR. COLLECTIVELY, THESE ORGANIZATIONS ACCOUNT FOR OVER $802,000,000 IN ANNUAL REVENUE. ACCREDITED ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTE JUST UNDER 1% OF PALM BEACH COUNTY'S TOTAL GDP, WITH THE ECONOMIC IMPACT REACHING EVERY CORNER OF OUR COMMUNITY.Expenses $368,576 · revenue $228,475
- EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EDUCATION, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS MEET THE CONTINUOUS DEMAND FOR NONPROFIT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024-25 NONPROFITS FIRST DELIVERED 99 CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TO OVER 1,300 NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS. CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE SKILLS OF CEOS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND BOARDS TO BETTER LEAD AND MANAGE THEIR ORGANIZATIONS. OUR HALF-DAY AND FULL-DAY WORKSHOPS PROVIDE PROFESSIONALS WITH COST-EFFECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEEPEN AND STRENGTHEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. MANY OF OUR WORKSHOPS RELATE TO AND SUPPORT THE NONPROFITS FIRST ACCREDITATION PROCESS AND ADVANCE THE USE OF BEST PRACTICES. NONPROFITS FIRST DEVELOPED A PROGRAM CALLED "RISING LEADERS" IN 2006 WHICH RECOGNIZES THAT THE PIPELINE FOR FUTURE NONPROFIT LEADERS IS RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN BACKYARD. THE 8-MONTH RISING LEADERS PROGRAM CULTIVATES LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN EMERGING NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS AND EQUIPS THEM WITH STRATEGIES TO FACE INDUSTRY CHALLENGES. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2006, 496 PARTICIPANTS HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE RISING LEADERS PROGRAM, INCLUDING 26 GRADUATES IN 2025. EACH COHORT OF RISING LEADERS WORKS IN TEAMS TO FULFILL A SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECT DIRECTLY BENEFITING A LOCAL NONPROFIT. IN 2025, THE SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS BENEFITED 5 ORGANIZATIONS; MANY OF THE RISING LEADER GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO SERVE IN UPPER MANAGEMENT.THE YEAR 2025 SAW THE FIFTH COHORT OF A HIGHER-TIER PROGRAM, ADVANCING LEADERS, A 6-MONTH PROGRAM FOCUSED ON KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR SENIOR LEVEL NONPROFIT LEADERS. THE 2025 CLASS EQUIPPED 10 LEADERS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF NONPROFIT EMPLOYMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY. LAUNCHING LEADERS, A COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WHICH EMPLOYS COLLEGE STUDENTS TO WORK ON SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS STARTED THIS YEAR, WITH 14 INTERNS COMPLETING 13 NONPROFIT PROJECTS. NONPROFITS FIRST RESUMED "101 FOR THE 501 AND PROVIDED FOUR HALF DAY PROGRAMS OFFERING 4 CORE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS TO LEADERS OF EMERGING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE NEWEST PROGRAM IS "201 FOR THE 501", AN EXTENSION OF THE POPULAR 101 PROGRAM, WHICH TEACHES ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT.Expenses $339,784 · revenue $69,615
- NONPROFITS FIRST SERVED 365 NONPROFIT AND AFFILIATE MEMBERS DURING FY24-25, PROVIDING PROGRAMS, RESOURCES AND CONNECTIONS THAT INCREASE THE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY AND IMPACT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. MEMBERSHIP IN NONPROFITS FIRST GIVES ACCESS TO EDUCATION ANDPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP TRAINING, NETWORKING AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND CONSULTING SERVICES, CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER ROLE-SPECIFIC (HR, FINANCE, FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT, VOLUNTEER) SERVICES, OPEN COMMUNITY FORUMS AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS OTHER TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP NONPROFITS TRANSFORM THEIR PEOPLE, THEIR ORGANIZATIONS, AND THEIR IMPACT TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.Expenses $212,572 · revenue $150,181
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3189428
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,153,284
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,060,747
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,944,479 | $1,709,097 | $1,153,284 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,690,039 | $1,696,824 | $963,456 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,745,811 | $1,672,515 | $898,732 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,653,009 | $1,499,728 | $725,894 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-3189428).
Questions about NONPROFITS FIRST INC
- What is the EIN of NONPROFITS FIRST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NONPROFITS FIRST INC is 26-3189428.
- Is NONPROFITS FIRST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to NONPROFITS FIRST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NONPROFITS FIRST INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NONPROFITS FIRST INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NONPROFITS FIRST INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NONPROFITS FIRST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TRUDY CROWETZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of NONPROFITS FIRST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,769 (TRUDY CROWETZ, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does NONPROFITS FIRST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,944,479, expenses of $1,709,097 and total assets of $1,153,284 at year end.
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