COMMUNITY FIRST FUND
LANCASTER, PA | Lancaster County
Economic Development
Overview
COMMUNITY FIRST FUND
23-2689714
51 S DUKE ST
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Lancaster County
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Lancaster County
Mission Statement
This nonprofit has not reported a mission statement.
CRA Category
- Economic Development
Nonprofit location
- LMI Census Tract
- Majority Minority Census Tract
Awards & Certifications
- CDFI Organization
- CDFI Award Recipient
- NMTC Recipient
Founded
Not reported
Total Employees
Not reported
Total Volunteers
Not reported
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code)
L80
L - Housing, Shelter
Housing Support
Organizations that provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing. Use this code for organizations that provide multiple supportive services or for supportive services specified below.
IRS Activity Codes
602
Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code)
624229
Other Community Housing Services
CRA Alignment
CRA Category
Economic Development
Workforce development, job training, and small business or startup support.
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Awards & Certifications
Community Development Financial Institution
Date Certified
9/17/2013
Native American CDFI
N
Financial Institution Type
Loan Fund
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient
New Market Tax Credit Recipient
| Year | Amount | Program | Awardee Name |
| 2018 | $1,500,000 | Capital Magnet Fund | Community First Fund |
| 2019 | $1,500,000 | Capital Magnet Fund | Community First Fund |
| 2021 | $2,000,000 | Capital Magnet Fund | Community First Fund |
| 2014 | $2,000,000 | CDFI Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2015 | $2,000,000 | CDFI Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2017 | $916,905 | CDFI Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2018 | $700,000 | CDFI Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2019 | $665,000 | CDFI Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2020 | $1,000,000 | CDFI Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2021 | $970,000 | CDFI Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2021 | $1,826,265 | CDFI Rapid Response Program (COVID-19) | Community First Fund |
| 2017 | $1,000,000 | Healthy Food Financial Initiative Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2019 | $2,000,000 | Healthy Food Financial Initiative Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2020 | $1,850,000 | Healthy Food Financial Initiative Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2021 | $4,250,000 | Healthy Food Financial Initiative Financial Assistance | Community First Fund |
| 2014 | $30,000,000 | New Markets Tax Credit | Community First Fund |
| 2016 | $45,000,000 | New Markets Tax Credit | Community First Fund |
| 2021 | $235,800 | Small Dollar Loan Program | Community First Fund |
| 2022 | $125,000 | CDFI Technical Assistance | Community First Fund Federal Credit Union |
Includes CDFI Fund awards granted between January 2013 and December 2023
HUD Counseling Agency
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient
IRS Summary
Income
$17.5M
Revenue
$17.5M
Assets
$141.9M
IRS Business Master File Details
As of March 2024
Exempt Ruling Date
1993-03
Deductibility Status
Deductible
Last Tax Filing
2022
Organization Type
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status
990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Foundation Tax Filing Status
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
IRS Publication 78 Details
As of March 2024
Verified in Publication 78
Yes
Deductibility Limitation
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description
A public charity
IRS Form 990 Returns
Through August 2023
Nonprofit Location
Physical Address
51 S DUKE ST
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Lancaster County
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Lancaster County
Area Type
Metropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address
29540
MSA/MD
42
State
071
County
0001.00
Tract
Low
Income Level
Core-Based Statistical Area
29540 - Lancaster, PA
Combined Statistical Area
Not located in a CSA.
Metropolitan Division
Not located in an MD.
Located In
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract
Opportunity Zone
Majority Minority Census Tract
51.22%
FFIEC Designated Distressed Census Tract
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract
Market Data
| Census Tract | County | |
|---|---|---|
| 0001.00 | Lancaster County | |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 2,337 | 553,202 |
| Total Households | 1,454 | 208,988 |
| Income | ||
| Median Family Income (Census*) | $34,870 | $81,458 |
| Median Family Income (2023 FFIEC est.) | $98,000 | $98,000 |
| Tract Income Percentage | 42.23% | N/A |
| Below Poverty Level | 25.1% | 8.2% |
| Unemployment Level | 10.1% | 3.4% |
| Housing | ||
| Total Housing Units | 1,519 | 216,592 |
| Total Owner-Occupied Units | 9.0% | 69.9% |
| Total Renter-Occupied Units | 86.8% | 30.1% |
| Total Vacant Units | 4.3% | 3% |
* Census tract income based on 2020 American Community Survey data as reported in the 2023 FFIEC Census Flat File; County income based on 2022 American Community Survey data.
Management
16
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
15
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
Tax Filing Signatory
Larry Wagner
(717) 393-2351
(717) 393-2351
Principal Officer
Daniel Betancourt
findCRA Profile Owner
Nonprofit profile has not yet been claimed
Key Policies & Documents
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Written Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Written Whistleblower Policy
CEO Compensation Review Process
Written Minutes of Board Meetings
Financial Statements & Reporting
Compiled or Reviewed by an Independent Accountant
Audited by an Independent Accountant
Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Audit Committee Review
Federal Grant Audit Required
Federal Grand Audit Performed
Organization Activities
Provides Credit Counseling
Conducts Gaming Activities
Engages in Lobbying Activities
Engages in Political Activities
Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organizations
Information in this section is extracted from the nonprofit's e-filed tax return and based on answers provided by the nonprofit in their 990 e-filed for the tax period ending on 2022-06.
A hyphen (“-“) in this section indicates that the information was not required by the IRS or not reported by the nonprofit in its tax return e-filing.
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