People First of Santa Cruz County

“This is the first time we are submitting this 990 form so there is no process in place at this time. However, we are looking to hire a CPA firm currently who we will engage to review our financial statements and 990 returns with the expectation that we will amend them if necessary.”

“It's a very small circle of nonprofits who deal with homelessness in Santa Cruz County. Our board would immediately be notified if any conflict of interest existed and would take immediate action.”

“PART VI - 15b: The pay of our Executive Director, officers and key employees is determined in part by a comprehensive review of publicly available data of similar roles in our geographic region as well as via informal conversations with people in similar roles at other organizations.”

“PART VI - 19: All documents are available upon request”

“PART VI - 15b: The pay of our Executive Director, officers and key employees is determined in part by a comprehensive review of publicly available data of similar roles in our geographic region as well as via informal conversations with people in similar roles at other organizations. PART VI - 19: All documents are available upon request PART VI - 20: Director of Administration, Katayun Salehi ph#217-778-7764 and Accountant, Christina Joy Tharp ph#315-719-7635. Both are available by mail at PO Box 7120, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-7120. PART VII - SECTION A - 1a: Our W2 amounts will differ from our fiscal year amounts because our W2s are on calendar year 2024 while our fiscal year is 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024. PART III - Q2: We began work with Central California Alliance for Health on January 1, 2024 (Part III - 4b) and we took control the Armory program (Part III - 4a) on July 1, 2024. PART III - Q3: We also took control of the RVSP program on July 1, 2024 (Part III - 4c) which we'd operated as a contractor before. PART III - 4d: Extreme Weather Shelter: Every winter season, People First operates 3 temporary, popup shelters throughout the County that provide hundreds of people experiencing homelessness with a warm and welcoming place to rest in the evening. From enjoying a hot drink and food on a cold night to escaping from the rain, our guests are always met with dignity and compassion by our Extreme Weather Shelter team. Code: 624200 Expenses: $164,388.92 Revenue: $210,580.56 The Free Guide: A compilation of free resources including Vet services, Meals, Youth resources, Housing lists, free phones, health, dental & optical care services, Pet food & supplies, Community action boards, Storm assistance, Behavior health assistance, Addiction treatments, Sober living environments, MAT resources, Diaper banks, Youth leadership groups, Birth & postpartum services, Suicide loss survivor groups, Students in Transition resources, & Mental health crisis resources. Code: 511140 Expenses: $50,814.95 Revenue: $29,476.28 Just Places: Early stages of housing program. Code: 624200 Expenses $1,971.43 Revenue $2,564.00”