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First Step Staffing Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 20-8038859

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 10, 2015

Organization ProfileFirststepstaffing.com

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302 Decatur Street SEAtlanta, GA 30312

(404) 577-3392

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

15th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$120,000

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.0% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-38%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Flat

$420,367

Flat from 2014

Net Assets

Flat

$406,648

Flat from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$13,719

Flat from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$1,502,184

Flat from 2014

Expenses

Flat

$1,751,457

Flat from 2014

Net Income

Flat

-$249,273

Flat from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $962,735Liabilities 2011: $197,400Net Assets 2011: $765,3352011Assets 2012: $775,794Liabilities 2012: $52,451Net Assets 2012: $723,3432012Assets 2013: $674,988Liabilities 2013: $19,067Net Assets 2013: $655,9212013Assets 2014: $420,367Liabilities 2014: $13,719Net Assets 2014: $406,6482014Assets 2014: $420,367Liabilities 2014: $13,719Net Assets 2014: $406,6482014Assets 2015: $9,116,655Liabilities 2015: $8,465,851Net Assets 2015: $650,8042015Assets 2016: $8,552,140Liabilities 2016: $7,041,471Net Assets 2016: $1,510,6692016Assets 2017: $10,543,519Liabilities 2017: $7,802,365Net Assets 2017: $2,741,1542017Assets 2018: $17,966,748Liabilities 2018: $14,872,628Net Assets 2018: $3,094,1202018Assets 2019: $28,069,621Liabilities 2019: $23,278,335Net Assets 2019: $4,791,2862019Assets 2020: $23,888,590Liabilities 2020: $19,552,182Net Assets 2020: $4,336,4082020Assets 2021: $23,617,123Liabilities 2021: $17,441,198Net Assets 2021: $6,175,9252021Assets 2022: $25,483,348Liabilities 2022: $17,003,210Net Assets 2022: $8,480,1382022Assets 2023: $24,034,616Liabilities 2023: $14,873,642Net Assets 2023: $9,160,9742023Assets 2024: $21,895,098Liabilities 2024: $21,836,948Net Assets 2024: $58,1502024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$420,367
Liabilities$13,719
Net Assets$406,648
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$100M$50M$0-$50MExpenses 2011: $2,181,3272011Expenses 2012: $2,137,5352012Revenue 2013: $1,781,450Expenses 2013: $1,848,872Net Income 2013: -$67,4222013Revenue 2014: $1,502,184Expenses 2014: $1,751,457Net Income 2014: -$249,2732014Revenue 2014: $1,502,184Expenses 2014: $1,751,457Net Income 2014: -$249,2732014Revenue 2015: $4,017,643Expenses 2015: $3,773,487Net Income 2015: $244,1562015Revenue 2016: $21,062,519Expenses 2016: $20,202,654Net Income 2016: $859,8652016Revenue 2017: $22,931,925Expenses 2017: $22,136,772Net Income 2017: $795,1532017Revenue 2018: $41,457,637Expenses 2018: $41,082,905Net Income 2018: $374,7322018Revenue 2019: $49,659,167Expenses 2019: $47,940,234Net Income 2019: $1,718,9332019Revenue 2020: $59,076,475Expenses 2020: $59,509,586Net Income 2020: -$433,1112020Revenue 2021: $68,640,248Expenses 2021: $66,778,964Net Income 2021: $1,861,2842021Revenue 2022: $61,601,643Expenses 2022: $59,275,663Net Income 2022: $2,325,9802022Revenue 2023: $63,863,817Expenses 2023: $63,161,214Net Income 2023: $702,6032023Revenue 2024: $63,422,854Expenses 2024: $72,503,911Net Income 2024: -$9,081,0572024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$1,502,184
Expenses$1,751,457
Net Income-$249,273
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 10, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,602,962
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

First Step's mission is to end homelessness by helping men, women and families develop a reliable source of income. We accomplish the mission with two programs. First Step Staffing provides jobs to individuals who can work. First Step Disability Services fast-tracks individuals with severe disabilities for disability income and health insurance.

Develop a reliable source of income for men, women and children.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$435,756$266,421▼ $169,335
Accounts Receivable$180,229$94,949▼ $85,280
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,419$38,527▲ $9,108
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$24,233$15,233▼ $9,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,351$5,237▼ $114
Total Assets$674,988$420,367▼ $254,621
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,823$13,719▼ $3,104
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$2,244$0▼ $2,244
Total Liabilities$19,067$13,719▼ $5,348
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$602,390$233,074▼ $369,316
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$53,531$173,574▲ $120,043
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$655,921$406,648▼ $249,273
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$674,988$420,367▼ $254,621

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$97$110,937$111,034
Other Land Buildings$15,136$22,290$37,426
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Barbara PetersPresidentFT$120,000$120,000
Derreck KayongoBoard Member, Consultant-$22,500$22,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Greg BlockChairman
Andrea FallsBoard member
Carol CollardBoard member
Dan CampbellBoard member
Heidi GrauBoard member
Kevin CookBoard member
Rob AdamsBoard member
Steve TaylorBoard member
Adam RossSecretary/Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$570,036
Program Service Revenue
$928,166
Investment Income
$3,982
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$443,329
Change in Net Assets
$-249,273

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,502,184
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$146,329
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,648,513
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,502,184
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,358,452
Other Expenses$373,180
Total Fundraising Expense$63,244
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$19,825
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,041,368$5,542$5,380$1,052,290
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$106,500$6,000$30,000$142,500
Payroll Taxes$122,221$1,253$3,843$127,317
Fees for Services Other$19,435$42,935$18,135$80,505
Office Expenses$52,175$1,943$1,889$56,007
Fees for Services Accounting-$51,410-$51,410
Other Employee Benefits$35,433$912-$36,345
Occupancy$21,640$1,310$979$23,929
Grants to Domestic Individuals$19,825--$19,825
Travel$12,353$21$794$13,168
Conferences and Meetings$11,131$19$715$11,865
Other Expenses$9,647$248$426$9,895
Depreciation Depletion$7,986$506$508$9,000
Insurance$3,368$4,285-$7,653
All Other Expenses$5,684$147-$5,831
Information Technology$1,330$1,361$575$3,266
Interest$108--$108
Total Functional Expenses$1,569,198$119,015$63,244$1,751,457

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,897,786
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,751,457
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,751,457
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$146,329
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Board Member OwnedContracted services provided to Board Member-owned entity at market-rate fee.No$34,958
-Board Member Providing ServicesConsulting ServicesNo$22,500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8B

“Minutes are taken at each meeting of the board of directors. No committee acts on behalf of the entire board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The 990 will be sent to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. In addition, all members of the Board of Directors will receive a copy before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The board of directors review and sign the conflict of interest policy annually when a potential conflict arises. The matter is discussed at a board meeting and then a vote is taken without the presence of the member with the potential conflict.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Annual data from the Opportunity Knocks survey is used to determine compensation for the CEO and other members of the management team.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“By written request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Step Staffing Inc
EIN
20-8038859
Phone
4045773392
Address
302 Decatur Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Signing Officer

Name
Barbara Peters
Title
Chairman
Phone
4045773395
Signed
2015-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Barbara Peters
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
319
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Mauldin & Jenkins LLC
Address
200 Galleria Pkwy SE Ste 1700, Atlanta, GA 30339-5946
Preparer
Aleisa Howell
Phone
7709558600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization did not change its oversight process. The auditor selected through last year's bidding process continuted to provide audit services.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires First Step to report information regarding its exposure to various tax positions taken by First Step. Management believes that First Step has adequately addressed all relevant tax positions and that there are no unrecorded tax liabilities.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0First Step's mission is to end homelessness by helping men, women and families develop a reliable source of income. We accomplish the mission with two programs. First Step Staffing provides jobs to individuals who can work. First Step Benefits fast-tracks individuals with severe disabilities for disability income and health insurance.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0First Step Benefits was implemented to help men and women with severe disabilities access Social Security Disability Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Prior to First Step Benefits, only 19% of homeless people who applied for disability were approved. In contrast, over 80% of First Step's clients are approved and in an average of 120 days (compared to 3 - 5 years in Georgia). First Step Benefits has secured Social Security Disability income for over 1,100 participants and they have a combined annual income of over $8,900,000.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires First Step to report information regarding its exposure to various tax positions taken by First Step. Management believes that First Step has adequately addressed all relevant tax positions and that there are no unrecorded tax liabilities.
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Capstone Logistics LLC
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1Derreck Kayongo
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0Contracted services provided to Board Member-owned entity at market-rate fee.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Minutes are taken at each meeting of the board of directors. No committee acts on behalf of the entire board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The 990 will be sent to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. In addition, all members of the Board of Directors will receive a copy before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The board of directors review and sign the conflict of interest policy annually when a potential conflict arises. The matter is discussed at a board meeting and then a vote is taken without the presence of the member with the potential conflict.

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$420,367
Liabilities
$13,719
Net assets
$406,648
Revenue
$1,502,184
Expenses
$1,751,457
Net income
-$249,273
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$21.9$21.8$0.06$63.4$72.5$9.08
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$24.0$14.9$9.16$63.9$63.2$0.70
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$25.5$17.0$8.48$61.6$59.3$2.33
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$23.6$17.4$6.18$68.6$66.8$1.86
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.9$19.6$4.34$59.1$59.5$0.43
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$28.1$23.3$4.79$49.7$47.9$1.72
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$18.0$14.9$3.09$41.5$41.1$0.37
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$10.5$7.80$2.74$22.9$22.1$0.80
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.55$7.04$1.51$21.1$20.2$0.86
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.12$8.47$0.65$4.02$3.77$0.24
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.01$0.41$1.50$1.75$0.25
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.42$0.01$0.41$1.50$1.75$0.25
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.67$0.02$0.66$1.78$1.85$0.07
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.78$0.05$0.72$2.14
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.20$0.77$2.18