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First Step Staffing Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 20-8038859

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Sep 10, 2024

Organization ProfileFirststepstaffing.com

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302 Decatur St SE Suite 103Atlanta, GA 30312

(404) 577-3395

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.62x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

43rd percentile

1.1%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

66th percentile

$469,293

Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.7% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-5.7%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

3.7%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Flat

$24,034,616

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Flat

$9,160,974

Flat from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$14,873,642

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Flat

$63,863,817

Flat from 2023

Expenses

Flat

$63,161,214

Flat from 2023

Net Income

Flat

$702,603

Flat from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th 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 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

2023

Assets$24,034,616
Liabilities$14,873,642
Net Assets$9,160,974
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth47th 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 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

2023

Revenue$63,863,817
Expenses$63,161,214
Net Income$702,603
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Sep 10, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$63,863,817
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$13,093,192$12,365,276▼ $727,916
Accounts Receivable$5,216,890$6,973,516▲ $1,756,626
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,842,640$3,097,994▼ $2,744,646
Pledges and Grants Receivable$491,145$276,063▼ $215,082
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$54,011$117,136▲ $63,125
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$106,507$103,625▼ $2,882
Total Assets$25,483,348$24,034,616▼ $1,448,732
Other Assets Total$678,963$1,101,006▲ $422,043
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$5,820,429$5,083,451▼ $736,978
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$8,466,274$3,762,734▼ $4,703,540
Deferred Revenue$1,564,784$3,387,970▲ $1,823,186
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,009,312$1,615,788▲ $606,476
Other Liabilities$142,411$1,023,699▲ $881,288
Total Liabilities$17,003,210$14,873,642▼ $2,129,568
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$7,488,994$7,881,170▲ $392,176
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$991,144$1,279,804▲ $288,660
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$8,480,138$9,160,974▲ $680,836
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$25,483,348$24,034,616▼ $1,448,732

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$78,507$231,825$310,332
Other Land Buildings$3,148$104,272$107,420
Leasehold Improvements$21,970$72,608$94,578
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay66th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Amelia NickersonCEOFT$350,000$119,293$469,293
Matt MillerCOOFT$250,000$149,495$399,495
Reggie HarmonCFOFT$250,000$149,495$399,495
Trevor TurnerVP, General ManagerFT$170,000$34,000$204,000
Kellie BrownlowCMOFT$148,835$54,466$203,301
Elizabeth HendersonVP of OperationsFT$144,000$28,800$172,800
Patricia ByersControllerFT$140,000$28,000$168,000
Karima RoseVP, Executive DirectorFT$134,000$26,000$160,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael CochranChairman
AJ RobinsonBoard Member
Anitra WalkerBoard Member
Brent ReidBoard Member
Harold T EppsBoard Member
Larry BaileyBoard Member
Leigh WoodBoard Member
Meghan PetrantonioBoard Member
Monica BlockBoard Member
Nicole ArmstrongBoard Member
Paulino BarrosBoard Member
Joe GuerraSecretary
Aubrey HarrellTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
PKM IncAccounting608 Lismore SE, Smyrna, GA 30080$137,632
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,881,180
Program Service Revenue
$56,981,705
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$932
All Other Contributions
$5,781,505
Change in Net Assets
$702,603
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$57,178,636
Other Expenses$5,666,078
Total Fundraising Expense$1,125,561
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$309,451
Professional Fundraising Fees$7,049

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$48,740,379$447,436$240,425$49,428,240
Other Employee Benefits$5,590,890$291,482$319,982$6,202,354
Interest$1,312,070--$1,312,070
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$126,828$709,586$431,869$1,268,283
All Other Expenses$1,098,861$20,786$26,443$1,146,090
Depreciation Depletion$755,053$1,226$613$756,892
Insurance$645,434--$645,434
Occupancy$375,976--$375,976
Travel$275,296$21,573$16,498$313,367
Grants to Domestic Individuals$309,451--$309,451
Payroll Taxes$253,003$1,346$9,262$263,611
Information Technology$243,130$1,022$7,621$251,773
Office Expenses$170,378$2,457$18,634$191,469
Fees for Services Legal$78,778--$78,778
Fees for Services Accounting-$75,700-$75,700
Other Expenses$40,805$2,073$6,056$48,934
Advertising$43,352$11$745$44,108
Conferences and Meetings$33,842$229$5,201$39,272
Fees for Services Other$22,563$13,060-$35,623
Pension Plan Contributions$14,228$959$961$16,148
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$7,049$7,049
Total Functional Expenses$60,443,379$1,592,274$1,125,561$63,161,214
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$7,049
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$1,023,699
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
Yes
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 A, line 4

“In 2023, First Step Staffing, Inc. updated board bylaws to include new term limits for board members.”

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
4045773395
Address
302 Decatur St SE Suite 103, Atlanta, GA 30312

Signing Officer

Name
Amelia Nickerson
Title
CEO
Phone
4045773395
Signed
2024-09-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amelia Nickerson
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
7,638
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 III, line 2

“In 2023, First Step add a housing assistance program in Atlanta, GA and Philadelphia, PA. The program provides direct housing assistance to those facing eviction and/or homeless during their employment with FSS. Housing payments vary and do not extend past 6 months.”

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.”

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/TitleTxt4VP, General Manager
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7VP, Executive Director
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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/Desc0In 2023, First Step added a housing assistance program in Atlanta, GA and Philadelphia, PA. The program provides direct housing assistnace to those facing eviction and/or homeless during their employment with FSS. Housing payments vary and do not extend past 6 months.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0First Step Disability Services helps men and women with severe disabilities access Social Security Disability Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Prior to First Step Disability Services, only 19% of homeless people who applied for disability are approved. In contrast, over 80% of First Step's clients are approved and in an average of 12-24 months (compared to 3 - 5 years in Georgia). Over the last 4 years First Step Disability Services has secured approximately $3,000,000 in retroactive benefits and almost $200,000 in recurring monthly benefits.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$24,034,616
Liabilities
$14,873,642
Net assets
$9,160,974
Revenue
$63,863,817
Expenses
$63,161,214
Net income
$702,603
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
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.0$14.9$9.16$63.9$63.2$0.70
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
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