Midland Kids First
The organization's mission is to recognize the strengths and assets of Midland county's youth in order to provide valuable input and participation by assisting in identifying needs, creating solutions and validating effectiveness, to build capacity at all levels to intervene early in the lives of those families viewed at risk of becoming involved in the legal system, to mobilize the community to promote values and norms that support compassion, respect, rehabilitation, and accountability while ensuring community safety, and to support leadership that is responsive to this unified commitment that focuses first on integrated community-based programs.
Midland Kids First at a glance
- Total assets
- $488,507
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $104,752
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $24,838
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $172,991
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Midland Kids First funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $506K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Area Community Foundation Midland, MI | MKF Endowment Fund | $506,392 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $488,507 | $104,752 | $172,991 | — | — | $24,838 |
| 2023 | $567,400 | $128,391 | $172,320 | — | — | $25,207 |
| 2022 | $627,655 | $103,786 | $206,686 | — | — | $7,209 |
| 2021 | $717,519 | $336,917 | $687,302 | $506,392 | 1 | $3,520 |
| 2020 | $1,053,763 | $825,662 | $165,155 | — | — | $2,919 |
About Midland Kids First
Based on IRS filings
Midland Kids First is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Midland, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $489K in total assets. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Midland Kids First is led by Noel Contardi, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Noel Contardi
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$51K (2023) → $62K (2024)
Sharon Mortensen
Chair
Chairperson → Director, 2022
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Millikin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dorene Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gib Giblin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Searles
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy Dollard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Bone
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michele Bell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Atea Duso
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Deana Schad
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ryan Griffus
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brita Johnson
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicole Ford
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rod Coleman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Deana Mason (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pamela Singer (2020–2022) — Former President
- Former: Richard Dolinski (2020–2022) — Interim CEO
- Former: Jennifer Woods (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Angela Hine (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Geoffrey Rettig (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kimberlee Baczewski (2020) — Director Pa
- Former: Scott Stephenson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $62K, to Noel Contardi (President &).
Frequently asked questions about Midland Kids First
How large is Midland Kids First?
Midland Kids First reported $489K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $105K.
What is Midland Kids First?
Midland Kids First is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Midland, MI. It holds $489K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Midland Kids First operate?
Midland Kids First has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Midland Kids First's EIN?
Midland Kids First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0748605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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