First Things First Inc
- Assets
- $302.7k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Founding
- 10/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 62-1678048
Organization Overview
First Things First Inc is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (E42) the organization is classified as: Family Planning, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, First Things First Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Things First 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 12/2021, First Things First Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE MISSION OF FIRST THINGS FIRST IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT GUIDE PEOPLE IN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS TO LIVE BETTER LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARRIAGE INITIATIVE - THIS PROGRAM IS NON-GRANT RELATED PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES FAITH-BASED PREMARITAL EDUCATION, MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT, MARRIAGE RETREATS, CLASSES FOR SINGLES INTERESTED IN MARRIAGE, DATE NIGHT EVENTS, AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ALL GEARED TOWARD HELPING PEOPLE BUILD STRONG MARRIAGES.
FATHERING INITIATIVE - HELPING FATHERS BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN. GOAL IS TO INCREASE FATHER INVOLVEMENT WITH CHILDREN BY 30%. DAD READY IS A CLASS FOR FIRST TIME FATHERS DESIGNED TO TEACH THE VALUE OF CONNECTING WITH CHILDREN EARLY. DADS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IS A CLASS FOR MEN WHO ARE BEHIND ON THEIR CHILD SUPPORT. THE GOAL OF THIS CLASS IS TO HELP THESE MEN BECOME PRODUCTIVE, INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S LIVES AND PAYING THEIR CHILD SUPPORT.
PARENTING PROJECTS - DONUTS FOR DADS, MUFFINS FOR MOMS, PARENTING IN THE BRAVE NEW DIGITAL WORLD AND OTHER PARENTING CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO HELP PARENTS KNOW HOW TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE LIFE OF THEIR CHILD IN A HEALTHY WAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lauren Hall President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $87,645 |
Julian Bell Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Lusk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Lagutin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Webb Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marie Webb Past Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $146,415 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $185,295 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $867,809 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,199,519 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $68,154 |
| Investment income | $62 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,284 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,260,451 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $87,645 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,382 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $514,094 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $77,627 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,761 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,445 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $47,137 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $29,330 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,426 |
| Travel | $2,971 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,714 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,306 |
| Insurance | $5,856 |
| All other expenses | $2,758 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,237,379 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,899 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $201,679 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,310 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $8,051 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,743 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $302,682 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,493 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $123,213 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $168,706 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $133,976 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $302,682 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that First Things First Inc has recieved totaling $766,283.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: IN FURTHERANCE OF FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES | $398,370 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $200,000 |
Tucker Foundation Ooltewah, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Maclellan Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: FOR OUTREACH TO FAMILIES. | $25,000 |
Sonscope Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Lillian L Colby Charitable Foundation Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $18,000 |
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