First Up

Organization Overview

First Up is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, First Up employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Up 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 06/2021, First Up generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2020, First Up has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $519,250. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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EMPOWER AND EQUIP ADULTS INFLUENTIAL IN YOUNG CHILDREN'S LIVES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - FIRST UP PROVIDES TRAINING AND COACHING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS SEEKING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR SERVICES. SINCE 1995, FIRST UP HAS ASSISTED OVER 400 CHILD CENTERS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES IN REACHING STATE (KEYSTONE STARS) OR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION (NAEYC OR NAFCC) STANDARDS. FIRST UP ALSO OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDIT BEARING COURSE WORK FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING TO UPGRADE THEIR PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS.


PUBLIC POLICY - FIRST UP WORKS TO EXPAND PENNSYLVANIA'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY CHILD CARE INITIATIVES, WHICH ARE CRITICAL TO THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN, PARTICULARLY THOSE AT RISK FROM THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY. FIRST UP BUILDS CAPACITY AMONG CHILD CARE STAFF FOR LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY AND BUILDS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF INVESTING IN HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION.


ANNUAL CONFERENCE - FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, FIRST UP HAS SPONSORED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY IN OUR REGION. IN 2021, MORE THAN 450 PARTICIPANTS BENEFITED FROM PRESENTATIONS BY LOCAL AND NATIONAL EXPERTS IN EARLY CARE EDUCATION. EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTITIONERS CAN EARN PA ACT 48, PA KEYS, KEYSTONE STARS AND SOCIAL WORK CREDITS BY ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carol Austin
Executive Director
$129,299
Jill Michal
President
$0
Jaime Lokoff
President Elect
$0
Brian Miner
Secretary
$0
Steven Rossman
Treasurer
$0
Marcy Bacine
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
John Troncale
It Services
$102,625
The Kimble Group
Program Consultung
$131,640
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$10,125
Related organizations$0
Government grants $481,624
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,928,843
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,420,592
Total Program Service Revenue$189,702
Investment income $5,133
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,621
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,623,560

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, First Up has awarded $333,250 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GREATER HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: EITC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT CHILD'S TUITION EXPENSE BASED ON FINANCIAL CRITERIA

$50,000

HIGHWAY MISSION TABLERNACLE

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: EITC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT CHILD'S TUITION EXPENSE BASED ON FINANCIAL CRITERIA

$42,250

CHILDREN'S VILLAGE INC - CHILDREN'S VILLAGE CHILD CARE

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: EITC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT CHILD'S TUITION EXPENSE BASED ON FINANCIAL CRITERIA

$40,000

KOREAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: EITC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT CHILD'S TUITION EXPENSE BASED ON FINANCIAL CRITERIA

$40,000

THE CARING CENTER

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: EITC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT CHILD'S TUITION EXPENSE BASED ON FINANCIAL CRITERIA

$40,000

NORRIS SQUARE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: EITC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT CHILD'S TUITION EXPENSE BASED ON FINANCIAL CRITERIA

$40,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that First Up has recieved totaling $3,301,450.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: PHASE 2 OF THE STAR 2 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COACHING MODEL

$845,951
William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: PHASE 2 OF THE STAR 2 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COACHING MODEL

$654,049
$637,500
William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY

$319,800
William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: POSITIVE RACIAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS

$206,362
William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: POSITIVE RACIAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS

$206,362
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