First Step Staffing
- Assets
- $23.6m
- Revenue
- $68.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8,664
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 06/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-8038859
Organization Overview
First Step Staffing is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (J22) the organization is classified as: Job Training, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, First Step Staffing employed 8,664 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Step Staffing is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, First Step Staffing generated $68.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $66.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 50.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEVELOP A RELIABLE SOURCE OF INCOME FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. WE FOCUS ON PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, RETURNING CITIZENS, AND DISENFRANCHISED VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIRST STEP STAFFING, AN ALTERNATIVE STAFFING ORGANIZATION, IS DESIGNED ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. FIRST STEP BELIEVES IN PROVIDING AN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. TO DO SO, FIRST STEP CONTRACTS WITH BUSINESSES AND DIRECTLY EMPLOYS MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS, VETERANS, AND RETURNING CITIZENS TO FILL THESE CONTRACT JOBS. TO HELP OUR CLIENTS SUCCESSFULLY RE-ENTER THE JOB MARKET AND SUPPORT JOB RETENTION, FIRST STEP PROVIDES TRAINING, JOB COACHING, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO/FROM WORK, AND ANY NECESSARY UNIFORMS, TOOLS, OR EQUIPMENT. FIRST STEP HAS HAD A POWERFUL IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS' LIVES AND IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE BEING FOUNDED IN ATLANTA IN 2007, FIRST STEP STAFFING HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE IN ITS FOUR CURRENT LOCATIONS (ATLANTA, NASHVILLE, ORLANDO, TRENTON, PHILADELPHIA, AND LOS ANGELES) AND PAID MILLIONS IN EARNED WAGES. IN 2021, FIRST STEP EMPLOYED OVER 8,300 MEN AND WOMEN WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND PAID OVER $50 MILLION IN WAGES. DURING 2020, FIRST STEP ALSO OPENED BRANCHES IN ORLANDO, FL AND TRENTON, NJ.
FIRST STEP DISABILITY SERVICES WAS IMPLEMENTED TO HELP MEN AND WOMEN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES ACCESS SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INCOME (SSI) AND MEDICAID. PRIOR TO FIRST STEP DISABILITY SERVICES, ONLY 19% OF HOMELESS PEOPLE WHO APPLIED FOR DISABILITY WERE APPROVED. IN CONTRAST, OVER 80% OF FIRST STEP'S CLIENTS ARE APPROVED AND IN AN AVERAGE OF 12-24 MONTHS (COMPARED TO 3 - 5 YEARS IN GEORGIA). OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS FIRST STEP DISABILITY SERVICES HAS SECURED APPROXIMATELY $3,000,000 IN RETROACTIVE BENEFITS AND ALMOST $200,000 IN RECURRING MONTHLY BENEFITS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amelia Nickerson CEO | Officer | 40 | $273,603 |
Matt Miller COO | Officer | 40 | $254,135 |
Tirone Wisely Vp, General Manager La | 40 | $174,470 | |
Jason Zerbe Vp, General Manager Pa | 40 | $160,681 | |
Sheneva Harris Vp, General Manager Atlanta | 40 | $134,479 | |
Karima Rose Executive Director Pa | 40 | $114,611 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pkm Inc Accounting | 12/30/21 | $173,153 |
Uber Technologies Inc Provide Transportation | 12/30/21 | $107,948 |
Community Consulting Svc Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $125,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,566,772 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,492,781 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,059,553 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $63,515,071 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $68,640,248 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $39,827 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,825 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $550,768 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $273,603 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $60,122,054 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $465,310 |
| Payroll taxes | $290,728 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $228,090 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $376,956 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,859 |
| Office expenses | $120,474 |
| Information technology | $187,861 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $343,300 |
| Travel | $144,732 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,047 |
| Interest | $1,136,286 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $797,978 |
| Insurance | $459,898 |
| All other expenses | $405,466 |
| Total functional expenses | $66,778,964 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,509,578 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $824,762 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,840,204 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $58,041 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $166,859 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $13,821,108 |
| Other assets | $396,571 |
| Total assets | $23,617,123 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,020,856 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $589,955 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $9,670,799 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $6,159,588 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $17,441,198 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,633,937 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $541,988 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $23,617,123 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, First Step Staffing has awarded $35,400 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CareerRise Contract | $25,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: City of Atlanta Partners for Home- Rental Assistance Program | $10,400 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that First Step Staffing has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Aec Trust Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: EMPOWERING WOMEN, ONE STEP AT A TIME | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
First Step Staffing Atlanta, GA | $23,617,123 | $68,640,248 |
Central Florida Regional Workforce Development Board Inc Orlando, FL | $4,827,216 | $42,099,579 |
National Center For Construction Education Research Alachua, FL | $48,124,151 | $16,889,028 |
University Of North Florida Training & Services Institute Inc Jacksonville, FL | $18,311,488 | $14,553,681 |
Black Smith Multi-Media Inc Montgomery, AL | $10,013,648 | $10,013,648 |
Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board Inc New Port Richey, FL | $2,232,654 | $8,486,038 |
Polk County Workforce Development Board Inc Bartow, FL | $2,112,904 | $7,478,002 |
Workforce Dev Bd Of The Tres Coast Port St Lucie, FL | $4,273,478 | $6,937,446 |
Suncoast Workforce Board Inc Sarasota, FL | $1,147,952 | $7,055,216 |
Cobbworks Inc Marietta, GA | $1,042,645 | $6,034,938 |
Chesterfield-Marlboro Counties Economic Opportunity Council Inc Cheraw, SC | $3,830,483 | $6,633,617 |
Greater Miami Service Corps Miami, FL | $1,495,856 | $5,833,031 |