First Steps Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2024, First Steps Inc employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Steps Inc 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 06/2024, First Steps Inc generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF FIRST STEPS, INC. IS TO EDUCATE AND CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS ALONGSIDE THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS IN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE 1957, FIRST STEPS HAS SERVED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILIES. WE SERVE FAMILIES FROM MANY DIFFERENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS AND ETHNICITIES. OUR INCLUSIVE MCWHORTER FAMILY CHILDREN'S CENTER OFFERS FULL TIME CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ALONGSIDE THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS. OUR STAFF IS HIGHLY TRAINED AND PROVIDES EACH CHILD THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION THEY NEED, RECOGNIZING THAT EACH CHILD HAS A DISTINCT SET OF STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES. OUR STAFF REPORTS DAILY TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS VIA TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD ON THEIR CHILD'S PROGRESS, WHILE PROVIDING TOOLS TO - CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Heather Higgins Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $152,150 |
Karla Garig Director Of | Officer | 40 | $108,510 |
Phillip Weiskopf President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Keith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abhay Karandikar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Lemly Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $41,780 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,347,511 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $625,967 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,233 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,015,258 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,637,453 |
Investment income | $44,322 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,103 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,699,136 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $275,711 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,354 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,130,706 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,728 |
Other employee benefits | $114,954 |
Payroll taxes | $177,274 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,882 |
Fees for services: Other | $317,494 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,759 |
Office expenses | $67,163 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $172,185 |
Travel | $37,201 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $33,718 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $68,665 |
Insurance | $31,391 |
All other expenses | $5,237 |
Total functional expenses | $3,680,744 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,020,049 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $295 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $229,589 |
Accounts receivable, net | $39,625 |
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 | $11,704 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,766,645 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,264,135 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $31,250 |
Total assets | $4,363,292 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $145,208 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $27,849 |
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 | $180,954 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $354,011 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,233,838 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $775,443 |
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 | $4,363,292 |