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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$580K
+456.9% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$193K
+271.3% YoY
About Country First Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Country First Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in MOLINE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $580K. Net investment income was $7.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $528,120 |
| Revenue | $177,886 | $681,494 |
| Expenses | $682,892 | $176,488 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7 | $18 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Country First Action Foundation Inc ($254,500), Keep Country First Policy Action ($250,000), Country First Action Inc ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY FIRST ACTION INC MOLINE, IL | THE ORGANIZATIONS'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. | $75,000 |
| KEEP COUNTRY FIRST POLICY ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | THE ORGANIZATIONS'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. | $250,000 |
| COUNTRY FIRST ACTION FOUNDATION INC BETTENDORF, IA | THE ORGANIZATIONS'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. | $254,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIO CASTILLO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ADAM KINZINGER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GREG RIDENOUR | EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY AND TREASURER | 20 | $17,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Country First Foundation?
Country First Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in MOLINE, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Country First Foundation operate?
Country First Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois.
What size grants does Country First Foundation award?
In 2024, Country First Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $580K — an average of about $193K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Country First Foundation's EIN?
Country First Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3020032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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