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FAITH FIRST: Form 990, tax year 2025

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Organization
FAITH FIRST (EIN 85-4036862)
Tax period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
Filed
2026-04-17
IRS object ID
202631079349301533
Schema version
2025v4.1
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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MissionGoal of our cohort is to build strong relationships between pastors so that a diverse group of congregations can gather to serve their communities. We believe that divides are broken down with proximity. Our cohorts seek to bridge racial, political, denominational, generational and socio-economic divides within our churches and nation.MissionDesc
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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