Others First Inc
Others First Inc is a public charity based in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It provides funding and support to charitable causes, including veterans’ organizations, children’s programs, cancer research, and animal groups. The organization says its vehicle donation programs have raised millions of dollars for charitable services.
Others First Inc at a glance
In short: Others First Inc gave $632K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Michigan. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $631,880
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,567
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,983,832
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (13 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Others First Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1700 W Hamlin Road Ste 200, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone: (248) 218-5310
Website: https://othersfirst.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Others First Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Kidney Foundation ($85K). Together the top 10 received $434K.
Grant Size Distribution
397 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 383 grants of 397 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. Michigan accounted for 38%, New York 19%, Virginia 11%, and Colorado 8%; a further 10% was listed with no state identified. The website describes its vehicle-donation programs as nationwide.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Others First Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 27 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $632K (2024) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $632K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Kidney Foundation New York, NY | — | $85,000 |
| Grants Support Less Than 5000 | — | $65,500 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VA | — | $60,000 |
| Value Center Waterford Waterford, MI | — | $44,880 |
| Tunnel of Towers Staten Island, NY | — | $37,500 |
| Beaumont Health Foundation Southfield, MI | — | $26,000 |
| Anthony Anderson Family Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | — | $25,000 |
| Breakloose Rochester Hills, MI | — | $25,000 |
| Military Order of Purple Heart CO Aurora, CO | — | $25,000 |
| Warrior Rising South Jordan, UT | — | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,983,832 | $7,900,010 | $8,520,843 | $631,880 | 28 | $88,237 |
| 2023 | $3,140,623 | $7,241,630 | $8,323,078 | $1,040,860 | 56 | $98,505 |
| 2022 | $4,024,747 | $7,138,340 | $7,035,338 | $1,231,680 | 98 | — |
| 2021 | $4,306,956 | $11,125,375 | $8,799,506 | $1,315,337 | 117 | $644 |
| 2020 | $2,351,386 | $9,459,607 | $8,909,618 | $1,070,765 | 98 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide needed services and support to underprivileged and disadvantaged people and their families in local communities. Its website describes programs supporting veterans, cancer research, children, and animal welfare. These include vehicle-donation programs and Mikie’s Minutes, which provides calling cards to U.S. soldiers serving in the field so they can communicate with loved ones.
The 2024 filing says the organization provided financial assistance to more than 100 501(c)(3) organizations and food baskets to more than 1,500 veterans and their families. Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of causes: the National Kidney Foundation describes its mission as fighting preventable kidney disease and addressing inequities in kidney care; Operation Graduation says it creates educational opportunities for underserved Detroit-area youth; and Freedom River says it provides outdoor recreation programs for service members, veterans, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Others First reported 28 grants totaling $631,880. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $85,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $85,000 to the National Kidney Foundation, $60,000 to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, $44,880 to Value Center Waterford, $37,500 to Tunnel of Towers, and $26,000 to Beaumont Health Foundation.
Other 2024 recipients included Detroit Public Safety Foundation ($20,000), Operation Graduation ($15,000), Freedom River Inc ($10,000), and Christian Community Response Team ($7,500). The website lists a broader range of past charitable partners, including organizations serving veterans, children, cancer research, and animal welfare. No application process or unsolicited-request policy is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kyriakos Damavoletes as chairman, Maurice Banks as treasurer, Dana Fitrakis as director, and David Kennedy as secretary.
Others First Inc is led by Kyriakos Damavoletes, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyriakos Damavoletes
Chairman
Chairman & Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Fitrakis
Director
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kennedy
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Banks
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Others First Inc
How much does Others First Inc give each year?
Others First Inc gave $632K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 56 grants.
What is Others First Inc's typical grant size?
Others First Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,567, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Others First Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does Others First Inc give grants?
Others First Inc's top state is Michigan, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants), Southfield, MI (2 grants), West Bloomfield, MI (2 grants) and Aurora, CO (2 grants).
Who are Others First Inc's largest grantees?
Others First Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Kidney Foundation ($85,000), Grants Support Less Than 5000 ($65,500) and Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Others First Inc?
Others First Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.9M.
What does Others First Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide needed services and support to underprivileged and disadvantaged people and their families in local communities. Its website describes programs supporting veterans, cancer research, children, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Others First Inc?
Others First Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check othersfirst.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Others First Inc's EIN?
Others First Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0958079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Others First Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/others-first-inc-morg_9c8c8714c4e44d3ba42364f7df6c56b6
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