Civic Intelligence

First Step Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-3268143

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 07, 2022

Organization ProfileBARWIS.COM/FIRST-STEP-FOUNDATI
378 Hillsboro Technology DriveDeerfield Beach, FL 33441

(954) 449-0850

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

43rd percentile

3.8%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2021

Asset Growth

40th percentile

-0.0%

Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-33%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets53rd percentile

Assets

Down

$142,251

Down $1 (-0.0%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$142,251

Up $3,461 (+2.5%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $3,462 (-100%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$90,460

Down $44,169 (-33%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$86,999

Down $9,153 (-9.5%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$3,461

Down $35,016 (-91%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth40th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2014: $42,236Liabilities 2014: $477Net Assets 2014: $41,7592014Assets 2015: $62,183Liabilities 2015: $48Net Assets 2015: $62,1352015Assets 2016: $85,042Liabilities 2016: $11Net Assets 2016: $85,0312016Assets 2017: $100,480Liabilities 2017: $299Net Assets 2017: $100,1812017Assets 2018: $140,543Liabilities 2018: $341Net Assets 2018: $140,2022018Assets 2019: $103,773Liabilities 2019: $3,460Net Assets 2019: $100,3132019Assets 2020: $142,252Liabilities 2020: $3,462Net Assets 2020: $138,7902020Assets 2021: $142,251Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $142,2512021Assets 2022: $155,014Liabilities 2022: $6,081Net Assets 2022: $148,9332022Assets 2023: $195,865Liabilities 2023: $7,010Net Assets 2023: $188,8552023Assets 2024: $174,545Liabilities 2024: $6,909Net Assets 2024: $167,6362024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$142,251
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$142,251
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2014: $116,246Expenses 2014: $74,310Net Income 2014: $41,9362014Revenue 2015: $185,542Expenses 2015: $165,166Net Income 2015: $20,3762015Revenue 2016: $150,994Expenses 2016: $128,098Net Income 2016: $22,8962016Revenue 2017: $142,513Expenses 2017: $127,363Net Income 2017: $15,1502017Revenue 2018: $192,857Expenses 2018: $152,836Net Income 2018: $40,0212018Revenue 2019: $108,443Expenses 2019: $148,332Net Income 2019: -$39,8892019Revenue 2020: $134,629Expenses 2020: $96,152Net Income 2020: $38,4772020Revenue 2021: $90,460Expenses 2021: $86,999Net Income 2021: $3,4612021Revenue 2022: $61,888Expenses 2022: $55,206Net Income 2022: $6,6822022Revenue 2023: $138,072Expenses 2023: $98,150Net Income 2023: $39,9222023Revenue 2024: $91,823Expenses 2024: $113,042Net Income 2024: -$21,2192024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$90,460
Expenses$86,999
Net Income$3,461
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 7, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$102,890
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide the financial resources to people with gross or fine motor disabilities to receive the personal training through the barwis methods to help them achieve their maximum potential.

The organization's mission is to help those with spinal cord, neurological, and related disorders regain movement and mobility by providing access to the barwis neurological reengineering elite recovery program.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$138,564$140,935▲ $2,371
Loans From Officers Directors$3,462--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,648$1,216▼ $2,432
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$40$100▲ $60
Total Assets$142,252$142,251▼ $1
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$3,462$0▼ $3,462
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$126,166$142,251▲ $16,085
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$12,624--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$138,790$142,251▲ $3,461
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$142,252$142,251▼ $1

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,216$69,274$70,490
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Jade WrightDirectorPT$47,500$47,500
Michael BarwisPresident-$30,601$30,601

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brian BradleyDirector
Brock MealerDirector
Deborah Loudin KleinDirector
Donald JessDirector
Donnell VankerDirector
Elaine FritzDirector
Jeffery ComiskeyDirector
Kamal MerouehDirector
Odey MerouehDirector
William FarahDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$95,401
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6
Other Revenue
$-4,947
All Other Contributions
$44,407
Change in Net Assets
$3,461
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$48,263
Other Expenses$38,736
Total Fundraising Expense$10,651
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$48,263--$48,263
Fees for Services Management$12,500$6,250$6,250$25,000
Office Expenses$52$2,441$359$2,852
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,500-$2,500
Depreciation Depletion$2,432--$2,432
Fees for Services Other$173$86$1,586$1,845
Travel--$1,634$1,634
Insurance$701$701-$1,402
Information Technology--$795$795
Occupancy-$200-$200
Advertising$27-$27$54
Conferences and Meetings-$22-$22
Total Functional Expenses$64,148$12,200$10,651$86,999
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,430
Fundraising Gross Income$7,483
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Cornhole$7,918-$1,341-
Power to Move C$50,559$7,483$1,119$6,364
Total Events$58,477$7,483$12,430$-4,947
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
-35% CONTROLLEDScholarshipsNo$32,263
-EmployeeDirector WagesNo$25,000
-35% CONTROLLEDScholarshipsNo$10,000
-35% CONTROLLEDScholarshipsNo$6,000
-35% CONTROLLEDLicensesNo$2,000
-35% CONTROLLEDSchlrship & RentNo$400

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$3,462--
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Barwis methods of south florida officer affiliated organization barwis methods of port st. Lucie officer affiliated organization bmtc - sem officer affiliated organization bmtc management officer affiliated organization mbpt, llc officer affilaited organization barwis methods of co officer affiliated organization bmtc management director affiliated organization”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 3

“The foundation pays an affiliated entity, bmtc management, for management services provided during the year”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Director is responsible for review of return before signing”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents disclosure explanation available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Step Foundation
EIN
46-3268143
Phone
9544490850
Address
378 HILLSBORO TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Barwis
Title
President
Phone
9544490850
Signed
2022-11-07

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Barwis
Formed
2013
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Walker Ostrowski Williams Cpas Llp
Address
500 FAIRWAY DR STE 110, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
Preparer
Mark a Ostrowski
Phone
9545001040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“In 2021 first step foundation provided scholarships to 18 individuals with disorders ranging from spinal cord injury to cerebral palsy in order to ease potentially long and costly neurological reengineering training and physical therapy.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$142,251
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$142,251
Revenue
$90,460
Expenses
$86,999
Net income
$3,461
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.75$0.07$1.68$0.92$1.13$0.21
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.96$0.07$1.89$1.38$0.98$0.40
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.55$0.06$1.49$0.62$0.55$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.00$1.42$0.90$0.87$0.03
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.42$0.03$1.39$1.35$0.96$0.38
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.04$0.03$1.00$1.08$1.48$0.40
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.41$0.00$1.40$1.93$1.53$0.40
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.00$0.00$1.00$1.43$1.27$0.15
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.00$0.85$1.51$1.28$0.23
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.62$1.86$1.65$0.20
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.42$1.16$0.74$0.42