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First Step Staffing Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 20-8038859

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 02, 2020

Organization ProfileFirststepstaffing.com

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236 Auburn Avenue Suite 203Atlanta, GA 30303

(404) 577-3392

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.83x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

52nd percentile

3.5%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$564,086

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.1% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

95th percentile

56%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Up

$28,069,621

Up $10,102,873 (+56%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$4,791,286

Up $1,697,166 (+55%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$23,278,335

Up $8,405,707 (+57%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$49,659,167

Up $8,201,530 (+20%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$47,940,234

Up $6,857,329 (+17%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$1,718,933

Up $1,344,201 (+359%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th 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 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

2019

Assets$28,069,621
Liabilities$23,278,335
Net Assets$4,791,286
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th 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 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

2019

Revenue$49,659,167
Expenses$47,940,234
Net Income$1,718,933
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 2, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$49,689,785
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. We focus on persons experiencing homelessness, returning citizens, and disenfranchised veterans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Intangible Assets$10,573,344$15,009,304▲ $4,435,960
Accounts Receivable$4,799,482$6,409,420▲ $1,609,938
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,256,752$4,260,594▲ $3,003,842
Pledges and Grants Receivable$616,618$1,834,910▲ $1,218,292
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$210,635$245,396▲ $34,761
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$218,841$160,724▼ $58,117
Total Assets$17,966,748$28,069,621▲ $10,102,873
Other Assets Total$291,076$149,273▼ $141,803
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$11,518,726$12,005,771▲ $487,045
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$2,324,387$6,245,348▲ $3,920,961
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,029,515$3,387,497▲ $2,357,982
Deferred Revenue$0$1,639,719▲ $1,639,719
Total Liabilities$14,872,628$23,278,335▲ $8,405,707
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,894,120$4,091,286▲ $1,197,166
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$200,000$700,000▲ $500,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,094,120$4,791,286▲ $1,697,166
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$17,966,748$28,069,621▲ $10,102,873

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$92,539$75,189$167,728
Other Land Buildings$39,784$99,330$139,114
Leasehold Improvements$28,401$29,697$58,098
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dave ShafferPresident, CEOFT$198,558$365,528$564,086
Matt MillerCOOFT$149,520$56,062$205,582
Jason ZerbeVP, General ManagerFT$120,000$60,388$180,388
Amelia NickersonVP Fund DevelopmentFT$122,116$30,000$152,116
Roger PetersonCEOFT$121,154$3,700$124,854
Greg BlockChairmanPT$11,171$22,152$33,323
Adam RossSecretary, Contractor-$3,500-$3,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael CochranVice Chair
AJ RobinsonBoard Member
Anitra WalkerBoard Member
Brian GoebelBoard Member
Derreck KayongoBoard Member
Joe GuerraBoard Member
Kevin CookBoard Member
Marilyn WinnBoard Member
Steve FiremanBoard Member
Barbara PetersBoard Member, Consultant
Aubrey HarrellTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Uber Technologies IncProvide transportation1455 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103$337,859
National Center for Family Recovery NCFFManage transportation607 E Sedgewick St, Philadelphia, PA 19119$182,728
PKM IncAccounting608 Lismore SE, Smyrna, GA 30080$141,729
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,042,587
Program Service Revenue
$45,418,449
Investment Income
$9,290
Other Revenue
$188,841
All Other Contributions
$2,976,079
Change in Net Assets
$1,718,933

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$49,659,167
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$390,974
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$50,050,141
Total Revenue per Form 990
$49,659,167
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$41,418,027
Other Expenses$6,511,660
Total Fundraising Expense$377,332
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,547
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$35,364,741--$35,364,741
Other Employee Benefits$2,798,989$125,704$219,623$3,144,316
Payroll Taxes$1,977,626--$1,977,626
Interest$900,634$57,914$36,652$995,200
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$469,315$371,775$90,254$931,344
Depreciation Depletion$501,666$3,254$4,881$509,801
Insurance$373,636$500$1,337$375,473
All Other Expenses$310,038$5,004$9,648$324,690
Fees for Services Other$40,548$202,682$5,485$248,715
Other Expenses$182,656-$116$182,656
Occupancy$156,553$4,543$5,500$166,596
Travel$124,397$1,870-$126,267
Information Technology$121,979$934$806$123,719
Fees for Services Accounting-$99,052-$99,052
Office Expenses$80,681$1,305$2,117$84,103
Conferences and Meetings$30,429$1,976$913$33,318
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,547--$10,547
Advertising$1,581$858-$2,439
Total Functional Expenses$46,685,531$877,371$377,332$47,940,234

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$48,352,975
Expenses per Audited Statements$47,940,234
Total Expenses per Form 990$47,940,234
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$412,741
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Construction Education Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA501(c)(3)Shared grant from CareerRise (United Way)$10,000
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
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“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

“First Step has hard copies of its financial statements and governing documents in the office in downtown Atlanta. They are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Step Staffing Inc
EIN
20-8038859
Phone
4045773392
Address
236 Auburn Avenue Suite 203, Atlanta, GA 30303

Signing Officer

Name
Amelia Nickerson
Title
CEO
Phone
4045773395
Signed
2020-11-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amelia Nickerson
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
5,246
Volunteers
10

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Amortization of Donated Legal Services -21,767.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization has not changed its financial statement oversight process. The audit firm selected for year 2013, has continued to provide audit and tax 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/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8Barbara Peters
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13Dave Shaffer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm14Roger Peterson
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm15Matt Miller
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm16Amelia Nickerson
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm17Jason Zerbe
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Secretary, Contractor
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Vice Chair
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Board Member
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12Board Member
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14CEO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15COO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16VP Fund Development
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17VP, General Manager
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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 Disability Services fast-tracks individuals with severe disabilities for disability income and health insurance.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0First Step Disability Services was implemented to help men and womenwith severe disabilities access Social Security Disability Income (SSI)and Medicaid. Prior to First Step Disability Services, only 19% ofhomeless people who applied for disability were approved. In contrast,over 80% of First Step's clients are approved and in an average of 4-12 months (compared to 3 - 5 years in Georgia). First Step DisabilityServices has secured Social Security Disability income for over 1,600participants and they have a combined annual income of over$12,800,000.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$28,069,621
Liabilities
$23,278,335
Net assets
$4,791,286
Revenue
$49,659,167
Expenses
$47,940,234
Net income
$1,718,933
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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