First Story is located in Bend, OR. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (L20) the organization is classified as: Housing Development, Construction & Management, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Story 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 Story generated $4.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 7 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
FIRST STORY PROVIDES QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH A 30-YEAR, ZERO-INTEREST AND ZERO-DOWN HOME LOAN TO LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES (DEFINED AS BELOW 80% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME). IN ADDITION, FIRST STORY PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS IN NEED AND AT-RISK YOUTH AND FUNDING FOR HOUSING/SHELTER SERVICES, HUNGER RELIEF, EMERGENCY AID, AND/OR SUPPORT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ALIGNED WITH THE CORPORATIONS MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES,PERSONS IN NEED AND AT-RISK YOUTH, PROVIDE FUNDING FOR HOUSING/SHELTER SERVICES, EMERGENCY RELIEF AND/OR SUPPORT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ALIGNED WITH THE CORPORATION'S MISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Caleb Anderson President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Alicia Moore Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Stephanie Alvstad Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
George Slape Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Dennis Murphy Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Chris Davis Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $236,313 |
Related organizations | $915,268 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $901,328 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $323,099 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,052,909 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,812,441 |
Investment income | $221,080 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $83,142 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$110,002 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,059,570 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $262,500 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $188,139 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,791 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,931 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,167 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $42,800 |
Office expenses | $8,592 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,373 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $29,541 |
All other expenses | $3,238 |
Total functional expenses | $2,000,573 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,038,562 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,231 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $187,124 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $12,439,572 |
Inventories for sale or use | $784,074 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $37,010 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,464,927 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $28,428 |
Total assets | $17,985,928 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,087 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,000 |
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 | $43,087 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,689,881 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $252,960 |
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 | $17,985,928 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that First Story has recieved totaling $63,011.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: HOUSING, SHELTER | $25,000 |
W M Keck Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Washington Federal Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: AFFORDABLE HOUSING | $10,000 |
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation 091898 Wilsonville, OR PURPOSE: AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $5,250 |
Nw Self Storage Foundation Bend, OR PURPOSE: MAKING HOMEOWNERSHIP AFFORDABLE | $2,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Eden Investments Inc Hayward, CA | $35,016,313 | $30,534,205 |
Turk Street Inc San Francisco, CA | $36,581,577 | $10,576,295 |
A Community Of Friends Los Angeles, CA | $60,441,352 | $19,454,068 |
Oregon Coast Community Action Coos Bay, OR | $16,109,030 | $18,585,692 |
Abode Communities Los Angeles, CA | $48,420,643 | $18,096,266 |
Habitat For Humanity Portland Metro East Portland, OR | $35,667,707 | $17,313,274 |
Vista Del Monte Affordable Housing Inc Keene, CA | $19,598,964 | $14,888,615 |
Rubicon Programs Inc Richmond, CA | $13,905,498 | $18,401,820 |
Sacramento Self-Help Housing Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,575,796 | $15,208,752 |
The Mortgage Capital Development Company Oakland, CA | $77,426,961 | $21,275,511 |
Century Housing Corporation Culver City, CA | $579,661,365 | $33,491,484 |
Oregon Affordable Housing Assistance Corporation Salem, OR | $27,410,918 | $14,226,353 |