Survive First is located in Cocoa Beach, FL. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (F80) the organization is classified as: Mental Health Associations, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Survive First 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, Survive First generated $141.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $77.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.7% per year over the past 3 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AT SURVIVE FIRST OUR STAFF IS COMPRISED OF A PASSIONATE AND DEDICATED ALL VOLUNTEER TEAM READY TO ASSIST ANY FIRST RESPONDER OR FAMILY MEMBER IN NEED. WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN THE WORK WE DO TOGETHER FOR THE MISSION OF OUR ORGANIZATION TO BRING ONLY THE BEST EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO THE FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITY. TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE. TOGETHER WE SAVE LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE SURVIVE FIRST TREATMENT ASSISTANCE FUND IS IN PLACE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS NEEDING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT BUT UNABLE TO ACCESS IT DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. SURVIVE FIRST PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR OVER 30 FIRST RESPONDERS TO RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ASSISTANCE. SURVIVE FIRST PARTNERED WITH MANY MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT CENTERS NATIONWIDE IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE FIRST RESPONDERS COULD RECEIVE TREATMENT ASSISTANCE TRAVEL TO AN FROM THE CENTERS AND MISCELLANEOUS TRAVEL EXPENSES.
SURVIVE FIRST OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FOCUSING ON MENTAL HEALTH AND OVERALL WELLNESS IN THE FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITY. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. SURVIVE FIRST BELIEVES THAT EDUCATION IS THE MASTER KEY TO BREAKING THE SILENCE AND STOPPING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN FIRST RESPONDERS. MEMBERS OF SURVIVE FIRST ATTEND MANY LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION CONFERENCES INCLUDING IACP FBINA AND NUMEROUS POLICE DEPARTMENTS NATIONWIDE. SURVIVE FIRST FOUNDERS GIVE TALKS ABOUT THE MANY CHALLENGES OF MENTAL HEALTH IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. IN ADDITION THE FAMILIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ARE EDUCATED AT THESE EVENTS. SURVIVE FIRST BROUGHT MANY FIRST RESPONDER ORGANIZATIONS IN TO SPEAK OF THEIR SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES AT THE FIRST RESPONDER GALA AND OTHER EVENTS BY SURVIVE FIRST. SURVIVE FIRST USES AN IMPRESSIVE AMOUNT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ZOOM CONFERENCES AND WRITTEN PAMPHLETS AND ARTICLES TO SUPPORT EDUCATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP AND THE INDIVIDUAL FIRST RESPONDER.
OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACCESS FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS WEBINARS FOCUSING ON MENTAL HEALTH PHYSICAL HEALTH FAMILY HEALTH SPIRITUAL HEALTH AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WE INVITE OUR FIRST RESPONDERS AND FAMILIES AND JOIN US IN WEEKLY WELLNESS ACTIVITIES BOTH ONLINE AND IN PERSON. MANY OF THE SURVIVE FIRST RACING TEAM WEAR THEIR GEAR AT MARATHONS 10KS DUATHLONS AND OTHER SPORTING EVENTS TO GET THE WORD OUT. SURVIVE FIRST SUPPORTS MANY WELLNESS INITIATIVES AND INCORPORATES THEM IN BOTH THE EDUCATION AND TREATMENT ASSISTANCE. THE MESSAGE IS THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE AND THERE IS HELP FROM MANY RESOURCES. IF SURVIVE FIRST DOESN'T HAVE THE ASSISTANCE NEEDED THEY ARE REFERRED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Douglas Monda Board Chair | 40 | $0 | |
Karen Monda Executive Director | 40 | $16,874 | |
Doug Muldoon Board Vice-Chairman | 10 | $0 | |
Linda Ryan Treasurer And Board Director | 20 | $0 | |
Paul Hill Board Director | 5 | $0 | |
Raul Rivas Board Director | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $190,105 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $280 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | -$49,259 |
Other Revenue | $474 |
Total Revenue | $141,600 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $20,124 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $180 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,850 |
Other expenses | $13,706 |
Total expenses | $77,325 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash, savings, and investments | $221,110 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $221,110 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $221,110 |