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F I R S T

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 56-2278402

Oct 01, 2016 to Sep 30, 2017 • Filed on May 14, 2018

Organization Profilefirstwnc.org

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PO Box 802Asheville, NC 28802

(828) 277-1315

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

20th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

57th percentile

4.1%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$35,600

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.8% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

76th percentile

30%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

60%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE P • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets20th percentile

Assets

Up

$80,391

Up $18,448 (+30%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$80,391

Up $19,368 (+32%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $920 (-100%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Up

$746,542

Up $278,780 (+60%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$716,102

Up $227,275 (+46%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$30,440

Up $51,505 (+245%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $40,634Liabilities 2010: $615Net Assets 2010: $40,0192010Assets 2011: $92,690Liabilities 2011: $920Net Assets 2011: $91,7702011Assets 2012: $74,880Liabilities 2012: $2,320Net Assets 2012: $72,5602012Assets 2013: $25,943Liabilities 2013: $1,732Net Assets 2013: $24,2112013Assets 2014: $62,957Liabilities 2014: $609Net Assets 2014: $62,3482014Assets 2015: $90,186Liabilities 2015: $920Net Assets 2015: $89,2662015Assets 2016: $61,943Liabilities 2016: $920Net Assets 2016: $61,0232016Assets 2017: $80,391Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $80,3912017Assets 2018: $53,274Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $53,2742018Assets 2019: $61,487Liabilities 2019: $28,613Net Assets 2019: $32,8742019Assets 2020: $245,417Liabilities 2020: $28,613Net Assets 2020: $216,8042020Assets 2021: $543,901Liabilities 2021: $11,718Net Assets 2021: $532,1832021Assets 2022: $804,206Liabilities 2022: $29,025Net Assets 2022: $775,1812022Assets 2023: $1,477,294Liabilities 2023: $815,825Net Assets 2023: $661,4692023Assets 2024: $1,394,488Liabilities 2024: $713,154Net Assets 2024: $681,3342024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$80,391
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$80,391
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2010: $343,499Expenses 2010: $312,256Net Income 2010: $31,2432010Expenses 2011: $253,9512011Expenses 2012: $249,2442012Expenses 2013: $345,4942013Revenue 2014: $406,425Expenses 2014: $372,551Net Income 2014: $33,8742014Revenue 2015: $431,162Expenses 2015: $432,664Net Income 2015: -$1,5022015Revenue 2016: $467,762Expenses 2016: $488,827Net Income 2016: -$21,0652016Revenue 2017: $746,542Expenses 2017: $716,102Net Income 2017: $30,4402017Revenue 2018: $1,008,226Expenses 2018: $1,029,386Net Income 2018: -$21,1602018Revenue 2019: $1,447,316Expenses 2019: $1,485,604Net Income 2019: -$38,2882019Revenue 2020: $1,951,308Expenses 2020: $1,767,378Net Income 2020: $183,9302020Revenue 2021: $2,382,201Expenses 2021: $2,066,822Net Income 2021: $315,3792021Revenue 2022: $2,351,252Expenses 2022: $2,108,254Net Income 2022: $242,9982022Revenue 2023: $2,794,279Expenses 2023: $2,853,059Net Income 2023: -$58,7802023Revenue 2024: $3,021,893Expenses 2024: $3,000,448Net Income 2024: $21,4452024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$746,542
Expenses$716,102
Net Income$30,440
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2016 to Sep 30, 2017
Signed
May 14, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$746,542
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

FIRST provides persons with disabilities and their families with programs and advocacy to support and foster healthy, inclusive and self-determined lives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$22,714$32,683▲ $9,969
Accounts Receivable$7,887$25,309▲ $17,422
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$31,342$22,399▼ $8,943
Total Assets$61,943$80,391▲ $18,448
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$920--
Total Liabilities$920$0▼ $920
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$61,023$80,391▲ $19,368
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$61,023$80,391▲ $19,368
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$61,943$80,391▲ $18,448
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Janet Price-ferrellExecutive DirectorPT$35,100$500$35,600

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Allen StinesChair
Lori LuhrsChair
Tammie BaumanVice Chair
Dreama Wilson SandersBoard Member
Fred LashleyBoard Member
Gail GordonBoard Member
Mary E Ford EddBoard Member
Vickie LeachmanBoard Member
Rosanna MulcahyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$456,530
Program Service Revenue
$289,964
Investment Income
$48
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$9,660
Change in Net Assets
$30,440
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$544,356
Other Expenses$171,746
Total Fundraising Expense$2,634
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$437,330$25,731$70$463,131
Fees for Services Other$47,417$0$0$47,417
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$29,486$10,525$2,089$42,100
Payroll Taxes$34,601$2,680$160$37,441
Office Expenses$14,559$2,983$315$17,857
Travel$6,143$0$0$6,143
Information Technology$4,982$553$0$5,535
Insurance$1,611$179$0$1,790
Pension Plan Contributions$1,653$31$0$1,684
Fees for Services Accounting$0$1,222$0$1,222
Other Expenses$216$481$0$697
Total Functional Expenses$669,083$44,385$2,634$716,102
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
F I R S T
EIN
56-2278402
Phone
8282771315
Address
PO Box 802, Asheville, NC 28802

Signing Officer

Name
Janet Price-ferrell
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8282771315
Signed
2018-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Janet Price-ferrell
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
31
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Corliss & Solomon Pllc
Address
242 CHARLOTTE ST STE 1, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1434
Preparer
Stephen C Corliss
Phone
8282360206
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Annually conflict of interest statements are required to be signed by each Board member. The statements affirm that the policy has been read & either that no conflict of interest exists or discloses any such conflict.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Executive Director's and staff salaries are determined by the Board based on the amount of grant funding available. Since FIRST's programs are primarily funded by governmental grants, the Board's approved budget is subject to further review & approval by those agencies to determine acceptable budgeted salaried amounts.”

Pt VI, Line 18

“Forms 1023 and 990 are available upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

Pt XI

“Changes in net assets are the result of the fiscal year 2016-17 review.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Grant & Accounts Receivable”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Prepaid Insurance”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Accounts Payable”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Payroll Tax Liabilities”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“DRAMA CAMP and SUMMER PROGRAMMING: in partnership 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“in making life choices, and identifies opportunities 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“those that direct their own waiver services. ALL AGES. 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“table. AGES 3 TO ADULT. 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Difference every day. Firsts program focuses on 0. 0. 0.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0PLAY AUTISM INTERVENTION OF THE P.L.A.Y. PROJECT: COACHES PARENTS TO PROVIDE THE RECOMMENDED 25 HOURS PER WEEK OF INTENSIVE INTERVENTIONS TO THEIR YOUNG CHILD WITH ASD OR AUTISTIC LIKE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. THIS PARENT-MEDIATED MODEL WORKS MONTHLY OVER 10 MONTHS TO COACH THE PARENTS TO WORK WITH THEIR CHILD THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES CREATED BY DR. SOLOMON. FIRST HAS WORKED WITH OVER 50 FAMILIES SINCE STARTING IN 2009. AGES 18 MONTHS TO 9 YEARS. COMMUNITY PARENT RESOURCE CENTER (CPRC): FUN
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE INCREDIBLE YEARS BASIC PARENTING CLASS: WITH FUNDING FROM BUNCOMBE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN AND NC CHILDRENS TRUST FUND, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES OR AGENCIES FOR LOCATION AND CHILDCARE, IS OPEN TO FAMILIES THAT WANT SUPPORT TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES WITH THEIR CHILDREN WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN BUNCOMBE AND MADISON COUNTIES. AGES 3 TO 12 YEARS. CIRCLES OF PARENTS: IS AN EVIDENCE BASED PARENT SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM THAT MEETS REGULARLY, WITH FUNDING FROM NC CHILDRENS TRUS
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0DRAMA CAMP and SUMMER PROGRAMMING: in partnership with Asheville Parks and Recreation Therapeutic with Asheville Parks and Recreation Therapeutic with Asheville Parks and Recreation Therapeutic with Asheville Parks and Recreation Therapeutic with Asheville Parks and Recreation Therapeutic with Asheville Parks and Recreation Therapeutic
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1in making life choices, and identifies opportunities to become a part of their community. Community to become a part of their community. Community to become a part of their community. Community to become a part of their community. Community to become a part of their community. Community to become a part of their community. Community
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Annually conflict of interest statements are required to be signed by each Board member. The statements affirm that the policy has been read & either that no conflict of interest exists or discloses any such conflict.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Executive Director's and staff salaries are determined by the Board based on the amount of grant funding available. Since FIRST's programs are primarily funded by governmental grants, the Board's approved budget is subject to further review & approval by those agencies to determine acceptable budgeted salaried amounts.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Forms 1023 and 990 are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Changes in net assets are the result of the fiscal year 2016-17 review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Grant & Accounts Receivable
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Prepaid Insurance
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Accounts Payable
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$80,391
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$80,391
Revenue
$746,542
Expenses
$716,102
Net income
$30,440
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.39$0.71$0.68$3.02$3.00$0.02
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.48$0.82$0.66$2.79$2.85$0.06
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.03$0.78$2.35$2.11$0.24
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.54$0.01$0.53$2.38$2.07$0.32
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.25$0.03$0.22$1.95$1.77$0.18
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.06$0.03$0.03$1.45$1.49$0.04
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.05$0.00$0.05$1.01$1.03$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.75$0.72$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.47$0.49$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.43$0.43$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.41$0.37$0.03
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.00$0.02$0.35
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.25
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.25
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.34$0.31$0.03