First Help is located in Worcester, MA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (I60) the organization is classified as: Law Enforcement, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, First Help employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Help 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 Help generated $612.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 59.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $700.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 54.5% per year over the past 4 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IT IS THE MISSION OF FIRST H.E.L.P. TO SERVE FIRST RESPONDERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES BY REDUCING MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA THROUGH EDUCATION SERVICES, PROVIDING SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF FIRST RESPONDERS SUFFERING FROM POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS, ACKNOWLEDGING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF FIRST RESPONDERS LOST TO SUICIDE, AND BRINGING AWARENESS TO SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FAMILY WEEKEND - AN ANNUAL RETREAT IS SPONSORED FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MEET AND ATTEND VARIOUS EVENTS MODERATED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS TO TEACH COPING SKILLS.
CARE PACKAGES AND FAMILY SUPPORT - CARE PACKAGES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY FIRST RESPONDER SUICIDE.
TRAINING - WORKSHOPS AND PEER-TO-PEER MENTORING SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO INFORM FIRST RESPONDERS ON THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF JOB-RELATED STRESS AND TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS.
GENERAL AWARENESS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karen Solomon President, Treasurer,clerk | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $12,724 |
Joe Willis Chief Training Officer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $7,502 |
Sharonda Calderon Director | Trustee | 5 | $1,250 |
Steven Hough Vice President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Rod Rifredi Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Robyn Mikel Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $91,699 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $514,938 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,169 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $606,637 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,862 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,354 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $612,853 |
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. | $8,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,724 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,181 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $39,903 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,952 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,479 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,571 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $33,812 |
Advertising and promotion | $208,060 |
Office expenses | $44,952 |
Information technology | $16,621 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $85,097 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $125,331 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,914 |
Insurance | $2,985 |
All other expenses | $83,827 |
Total functional expenses | $700,228 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $151,747 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $345,000 |
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 | $763 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $54,309 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $551,819 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,080 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $330,000 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $354,080 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $138,794 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $58,945 |
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 | $551,819 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that First Help has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Queally Family Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
First Responders Childrens Foundation New York, NY | $3,053,365 | $39,950,026 |
Uniformed Fire Officers Family Protection Plan New York, NY | $31,154,966 | $17,146,267 |
New York City Police Foundation Inc New York, NY | $15,470,390 | $7,956,906 |
Special And Superior Officers Benevolent Assoc Welfare Fun Lindenhurst, NY | $11,431,978 | $5,900,750 |
Bridge & Tunnel Officers Benevolent Assoc Family Protection Plan Massapequa, NY | $3,839,752 | $3,578,235 |
Greene County Emergency Medical Systems Inc Cairo, NY | $1,086,281 | $1,856,985 |
Court Officers Benevolent Assoc Of Nassau County Health & Welfare Carle Place, NY | $2,750,670 | $1,637,376 |
New York State Sheriffs Association Institute Inc Albany, NY | $2,034,443 | $1,848,236 |
Municipal Police Institute Inc South Grafton, MA | $1,943,914 | $1,786,887 |
Special & Superior Officers Benevolent Association Lindenhurst, NY | $706,114 | $1,212,678 |
Rochester Police Benevolent Association Public Safety Building Rochester, NY | $27,198,754 | $1,585,076 |
New Hampshire Troopers Assoc Inc Concord, NH | $821,426 | $1,018,653 |