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F I R S T

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 56-2278402

Oct 01, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020 • Filed on Sep 15, 2021

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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

42nd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

18th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

62nd percentile

9.4%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

32nd percentile

$42,100

Higher top officer pay than 32% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.2% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

96th percentile

299%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

35%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Up

$245,417

Up $183,930 (+299%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$216,804

Up $183,930 (+559%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$28,613

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue18th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,951,308

Up $503,992 (+35%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,767,378

Up $281,774 (+19%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$183,930

Up $222,218 (+580%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th 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

2020

Assets$245,417
Liabilities$28,613
Net Assets$216,804
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th 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

2020

Revenue$1,951,308
Expenses$1,767,378
Net Income$183,930
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020
Signed
Sep 15, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,951,308
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$36,514$217,944▲ $181,430
Accounts Receivable$24,902$27,473▲ $2,571
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$71--
Total Assets$61,487$245,417▲ $183,930
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$20,000$20,000→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,613$8,613→ $0
Total Liabilities$28,613$28,613→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$32,874$216,804▲ $183,930
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$32,874$216,804▲ $183,930
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$61,487$245,417▲ $183,930
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay32nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Janet Price-FerrellExecutive DirectorFT$41,600$500$42,100

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tammie BaumanChair
Gail GordonVice Chair
Jade McWilliamsBoard Member
Kelly LytleBoard Member
Lori LongBoard Member
Mary E Ford EdDBoard Member
Vickie LeachmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$760,696
Program Service Revenue
$1,189,552
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,060
All Other Contributions
$67,257
Change in Net Assets
$183,930
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,344,873
Other Expenses$422,505
Total Fundraising Expense$6,542
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,118,525$80,855$5,361$1,204,741
Payroll Taxes$86,799$6,725$404$93,928
Fees for Services Other$85,928$254$15$86,197
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$33,680$8,420$0$42,100
Insurance$38,413$3,158$156$41,727
Occupancy$33,952$2,631$159$36,742
Other Expenses$35,505$0$0$35,505
Travel$23,656$0$0$23,656
Office Expenses$17,379$1,689$56$19,124
Information Technology$8,124$1,193$373$9,690
Fees for Services Accounting$0$4,610$0$4,610
Pension Plan Contributions$3,793$293$18$4,104
All Other Expenses$1,714$0$0$1,714
Advertising$446$0$0$446
Total Functional Expenses$1,651,008$109,828$6,542$1,767,378
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
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
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
2021-09-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Janet Price-Ferrell
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

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

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest statements are required to be signed by each Board member on an annual basis. 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.”

Other

“Accounts receivable balances were omitted on the prior year Form 990.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0PLAY Project-Autism Intervention: 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 is research based intervention with success for many families and their children in our area. 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): Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Projects to train and educate parents about the special education process and accessing community supports. FIRST has had funding most years since 2003 to focus on rural, intercity, and Spanish speaking families. Ages Birth To 26 Years.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE INCREDIBLE YEARS BASIC PARENTING CLASS: with funding from Buncombe Partnership for Children and NC Childrens Trust Fund and partnering with local churches or agencies for location and childcare, this program is open to families that want support to improve outcomes for 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 that meets on a regular basis, with funding from NC Childrens Trust Fund. FIRST currently has 2 groups in the community - parents with young children, Spanish speaking families and an online group for foster/adopt parents. Ages Birth To 18 Years. COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR and Self Direction TRAINING for IFDS/EOR. This service promotes self-determination, and supports individuals in making life choices, provides advocacy and identifies opportunities to become a part of their community. Community Navigator Services also emphasizes, promotes and coordinates the use of generic resources to address individual's needs in addition to paid services in the community. All ages. Outpatient Therapy - Licensed Clinician supports individuals with disabilities including intellectual and developmental received support during weekly, family and other types of therapy sessions. NATURAL SUPPORTS EDUCATION and SPECIALIZED CONSULTATIVE SERVICE: In areas of Behavior, Trauma, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, Recreation and other as needed. Short term and targeted services to improve those to live more successfully in the community. Our team can utilize the team approach bringing more experts to the table. Ages 3 To Adult. My FIRST Key - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES: supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in their own life, in a home they chose with activities they chose. A team of direct support coaches fulfill this mission by facilitating quality services through their collective talents so that they can make a difference every day. FIRST's program focuses on moving individuals from institution setting and family homes into their own home. Ages 22 And Up. EARLY INTERVENTION -15 Children supported by Early Intervention -109 Children supported by the Sunshine Project -171 Childcare staff served the Sunshine Project -8 Families supported by the PLAY Project . PARENT TRAINING AND ADVOCACY -50 People supported by Circle of Parents -264 People supported by the Community Parent Center -16 People supported by Circle of Security -152 People supported by the Community Navigator -10 People supported by Incredible Years . SELF DETERMINATION -144 Specialized consultations -13 People served by EOR training sessions -12 People supported by MY FIRST Key -95 People supported by Full Circle -82 Outpatient therapy sessions . FIRST SERVED 964 PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Conflict of interest statements are required to be signed by each Board member on an annual basis. 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.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$245,417
Liabilities
$28,613
Net assets
$216,804
Revenue
$1,951,308
Expenses
$1,767,378
Net income
$183,930
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$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