LEAD FIRST FOUNDATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
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2024 · Form 990EZ · revenue $137K · expenses $133K · assets $72K
- EIN
- 14-1994953
- Address
- 500 N SHORELINE BLVD STE 807, CORP CHRISTI, TX 78401-0336
- Website
- WWW.LEADFIRST.ORG
- NTEE code
- B112
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2007
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO TEACH DEMOCRATIC VALUES, LIFE SKILLS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS TO YOUTH THROUGH HANDS ON EXPERIENCES.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Nickleson | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2014-2024 | $57,000 | $622,820 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
6 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Harry Williams | VICE PRESIDENT | 2014-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Richard Ricard | SECRETARY | 2014-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Wayne Lundquist | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Susan Shultz Md | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy Smith | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| J Scott Smith | PRESIDENT | 2014-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $57K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $53,580 | - | $3,420 | $57,000 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WAYNE LUNDQUIST | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR SUSAN SHULTZ MD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $57K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $53,580 | - | $3,420 | $57,000 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WAYNE LUNDQUIST | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR SUSAN SHULTZ MD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $57K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $56,430 | - | $570 | $57,000 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WAYNE LUNDQUIST | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR SUSAN SHULTZ MD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $62K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $61,750 | - | $570 | $62,320 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WAYNE LUNDQUIST | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR SUSAN SHULTZ MD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $52K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $52,250 | - | $0 | $52,250 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $57K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $57,000 | - | $0 | $57,000 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $57K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $57,000 | - | $0 | $57,000 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $57K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $57,000 | - | $0 | $57,000 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $57K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $57,000 | - | $0 | $57,000 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $57K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $57,000 | - | $0 | $57,000 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $52K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY NICKLESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $52,250 | - | $0 | $52,250 | 1 |
| REV HARRY WILLIAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J SCOTT SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR RICHARD RICARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $136,539 | $133,279 | $71,753 | $32,119 | $126,012 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $111,061 | $139,180 | $72,328 | $28,859 | $102,624 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $126,919 | $109,993 | $95,978 | $56,978 | $105,204 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $134,203 | $112,059 | $92,952 | $40,052 | $110,327 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $81,962 | $93,880 | $68,725 | $17,908 | $80,962 | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $106,873 | $108,339 | $29,826 | $29,826 | $106,873 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $107,983 | $112,184 | $31,292 | $31,292 | $107,983 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $109,366 | $103,001 | $35,493 | $35,493 | $109,366 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $108,912 | $108,342 | $29,128 | $29,128 | $108,912 | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $123,317 | $110,040 | $28,558 | $28,558 | $123,317 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $95,368 | $105,986 | $15,281 | $15,281 | $95,368 | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
2 grantors reported grants to this organization, $437,506 in all, tax years 2014 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COASTAL BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2015-2024 | 11 | $422,817 | 2024 | $50,089 | show |
| CHARITY BRIDGE FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2014 | 1 | $14,689 | 2014 | $14,689 | show |
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2024 · Form 990EZ · $133,279 spent · pay $57,000 · grants $16,500 · events $4,707
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $59,479 | 44.6% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $57,000 | 42.8% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $16,500 | 12.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $300 | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $4,707 | reported apart |
| Total | $133,279 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $139,180 spent · pay $57,000 · grants $13,400 · events $5,747
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $64,595 | 46.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $57,000 | 41.0% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $13,400 | 9.6% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $3,200 | 2.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $985 | 0.7% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $5,747 | reported apart |
| Total | $139,180 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $109,993 spent · pay $57,000 · grants $15,000 · events $5,913
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $57,000 | 51.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $37,993 | 34.5% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $15,000 | 13.6% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $5,913 | reported apart |
| Total | $109,993 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $112,059 spent · pay $62,320 · grants $12,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $62,320 | 55.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $37,739 | 33.7% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $12,000 | 10.7% | |
| Total | $112,059 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $93,880 spent · pay $52,250 · grants $15,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $52,250 | 55.7% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $26,630 | 28.4% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $15,000 | 16.0% | |
| Total | $93,880 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $108,339 spent · pay $57,000 · grants $8,063 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $57,000 | 52.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $43,276 | 39.9% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $8,063 | 7.4% | |
| Total | $108,339 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $112,184 spent · pay $57,000 · grants $8,660 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $57,000 | 50.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $46,524 | 41.5% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $8,660 | 7.7% | |
| Total | $112,184 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $103,001 spent · pay $57,000 · grants $5,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $57,000 | 55.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $41,001 | 39.8% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $5,000 | 4.9% | |
| Total | $103,001 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $108,342 spent · pay $57,000 · grants $5,300 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $57,000 | 52.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $45,292 | 41.8% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $5,300 | 4.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $750 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $108,342 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $110,040 spent · pay $57,000 · grants $13,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $57,000 | 51.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $40,040 | 36.4% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $13,000 | 11.8% | |
| Total | $110,040 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $105,986 spent · pay $52,250 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $52,250 | 49.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $51,109 | 48.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,627 | 2.5% | |
| Total | $105,986 | 100% |