First Place Az is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (L80) the organization is classified as: Housing Support, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, First Place AZ employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Place AZ 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 12/2023, First Place AZ generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SETS THE STANDARD FOR DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES THAT INTEGRATE ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND SPECIAL ABILITIES INTO THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY THROUGH HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, SUPPORTIVE SYSTEMS, & CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
APARTMENTS: FIRST PLACE APARTMENTS COMPRISE 63 STUDIO, ONE-, TWO-AND FOUR BEDROOM UNITS- "FIRST HOMES" -WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES/PROGRAMMING FOR 67 RESIDENTS WITH AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. STAFF ARE TRAINED TO HELP RESIDENTS HONE LIFE SKILLS THROUGH VOCATIONAL, COMMUNITY LIFE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND FAMILY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES.
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: THE GLI IS COMPOSED OF FIVE CENTERS- MARICOPA COUNTY IDA CENTER FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT; MAKE WAVES CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; COLONEL HARLAND SANDERS CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH; MULZET CENTER FOR EXPRESSION; AND THE DANIEL JORDAN FIDDLE FOUNDATION CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY. THE GLI SERVES AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HUB FOR RESEARCHERS, EDUCATORS, SUPPORT STAFF AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AS WELL AS A ROBUST SITE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENTS IN PUBLIC POLICY. THE GLI IS THE CATALYST FOR SPEARHEADING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODELS AND PROGRAMS INFORMING CAPACITY-BUILDING STRATEGIES AND SUPPORTIVE POLICIES FOR BROADER REACH AND LASTING LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPACT.WE IDENTIFY INEQUITIES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE NEUROLOGICAL AND COGNITIVE CURB CUTS THAT EMPOWER AND EMBRACE INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND OFFER PEACE OF MIND TO FAMILIES.
TRANSITION ACADEMY: CLINICALLY OPERATED BY OUR "SISTER" NONPROFIT SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH & RESOURCE CENTER (SARRC, ALSO CO-FOUNDED BY FIRST PLACE AZ FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT/CEO), THE TRANSITION ACADEMY OFFERS THE TWO-YEAR, 32-COURSE RESIDENTIAL LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM, LEARN41NDEPENDENCE, EMPOWERING PARTICIPANTS TO FIND EMPLOYMENT AND LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Denise Resnik Founder, President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $286,148 |
Howard Sobelman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joyce Millard Hoie Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathy Hancock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bruce Schwartz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amit Basak Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Proback Office Accounting Finance | 12/30/18 | $114,412 |
Sarrc Training At Academy | 12/30/18 | $847,368 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $600,711 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,926,812 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,883 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,527,523 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,751,755 |
Investment income | $294,625 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,060 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,565,633 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $38,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $17,455 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $510,747 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $163,273 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,652,194 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,016 |
Other employee benefits | $118,304 |
Payroll taxes | $161,099 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,385 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,486 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,826 |
Fees for services: Other | $243,427 |
Advertising and promotion | $73,293 |
Office expenses | $63,518 |
Information technology | $99,375 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,429,138 |
Travel | $38,848 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,136 |
Interest | $93,864 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $56,252 |
Insurance | $21,966 |
All other expenses | $446 |
Total functional expenses | $5,101,687 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $625,094 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,013,228 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,147,178 |
Accounts receivable, net | $40,925 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $10,633,600 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,454 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $74,368 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,673,854 |
Investments—program-related | $151,094 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $18,385,795 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $423,658 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $60,338 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $5,000,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $123,200 |
Total liabilities | $5,607,196 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,930,297 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,848,302 |
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 | $18,385,795 |