First Things First Inc
- Assets
- $383.9k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Founding
- 10/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, First Things First Inc employed 13 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 12/2023, First Things First Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT GUIDE PEOPLE IN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS SO THEY CAN LIVE BETTER LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARRIAGE INITIATIVE - THIS INITIATIVE IS NON-GRANT-RELATED PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES EDUCATION AND COACHING. THE PURPOSE IS TO EMPOWER COUPLES WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO INCREASE MENTAL HEALTH.
FATHERING INITIATIVE - THIS INITIATIVE HELPS FATHERS BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN. DADS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IS A GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAM THAT SERVES MEN NAVIGATING THE CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP DADS BE POSITIVE INFLUENCES IN THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT, REDUCE RECIDIVISM, HELP DADS IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, AND STRENGTHEN THE CO-PARENTING RELATIONSHIP. EPIC DADS IS A FATHERING PROGRAM TO HELP DADS HAVE POSITIVE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT WITH THEIR CHILDREN, BUILD A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHEN THE CO-PARENTING RELATIONSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE COACHING AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
PARENTING INITIATIVE - THIS INITIATIVE IS A NON-GRANT-RELATED PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES EDUCATION AND COACHING. THE PURPOSE IS TO INCREASE POSITIVE PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT. THE PROGRAMS PARTNER WITH LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND A LOCAL FAMILY SHELTER TO PROVIDE PARENTING EDUCATION, COACHING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. THIS INITIATIVE ALSO INCLUDES MEND, MOMS EMBRACING A NEW DIRECTION, WHICH SERVES MOTHERS NAVIGATING THE CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Allen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julian Bell Past Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lorna Durrant Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Hall President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $95,490 |
Brent Falk Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ana Faulk Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $88,840 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $60,227 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $985,647 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,134,714 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,215 |
| Investment income | $15 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $67,831 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,728 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,214,776 |
| 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. | $95,490 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,820 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $655,292 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $107,050 |
| Payroll taxes | $55,705 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,835 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,789 |
| Advertising and promotion | $147,458 |
| Office expenses | $43,897 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $129,354 |
| Travel | $5,037 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,953 |
| Interest | $1,563 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,976 |
| Insurance | $10,089 |
| All other expenses | $10,330 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,443,844 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $141,658 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $237,438 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,667 |
| Total assets | $383,863 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $136,834 |
| 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 | $50,000 |
| Other liabilities | $216,568 |
| Total liabilities | $403,402 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$19,539 |
| 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 | $383,863 |