Others First Inc
Others First Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The organization is dedicated to making a difference in communities by providing funding and support to a wide range of charitable causes. The organization operates vehicle donation programs that have raised millions of dollars to support various charitable initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
-5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$632K
-39.3% YoY
Grant Count
28
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+21.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The mission of Others First is to provide needed services and support to underprivileged, disadvantaged individuals and their families in local communities. The organization seeks to raise funds for research and awareness of various fatal diseases, including heart disease.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Veterans' organizations and support
- Cancer research
- Children's programs and educational initiatives
- Animal welfare groups
- Research and awareness of fatal diseases
Grantmaking
The organization provides financial assistance to over one hundred 501(c)(3) organizations. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
Range:**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization funds charitable causes primarily in Michigan, Colorado, and Virginia, with a particular emphasis on local communities in the Rochester Hills area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $2,983,832
- Total Revenue: $7,900,010
- Total Expenses: $8,520,843
- Total Giving: $771,880
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $3,140,623
- Total Revenue: $7,241,630
- Total Giving: $1,105,610
Staffing: The organization operates with 1 employee.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,983,832 | $3,140,623 | $4,024,747 |
| Revenue | $7,900,010 | $7,241,630 | $7,138,340 |
| Expenses | $8,520,843 | $8,323,078 | $7,035,338 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $88,237 | $98,505 | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Kyriakos Damavoletes
Operations: Day-to-day operations are managed by Charity Funding Inc.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAURICE BANKS | TREASURER & | 2 | — |
| KYRIAKOS DAMAVOLETES | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| DANA FITRAKIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID KENNEDY | SECRETARY & | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1700 W Hamlin Rd Ste 200 Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone: 248-218-5310
Email: charityfunding@gmail.com
Website: www.othersfirst.org
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since January 2010 | EIN: 27-0958079
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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