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F I R S T

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 56-2278402

Oct 01, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021 • Filed on Aug 08, 2022

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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

28th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

58th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

34th percentile

$41,600

Higher top officer pay than 34% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.7% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

122%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Up

$543,901

Up $298,484 (+122%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$532,183

Up $315,379 (+145%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$11,718

Down $16,895 (-59%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,382,201

Up $430,893 (+22%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$2,066,822

Up $299,444 (+17%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$315,379

Up $131,449 (+71%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd 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

2021

Assets$543,901
Liabilities$11,718
Net Assets$532,183
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd 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

2021

Revenue$2,382,201
Expenses$2,066,822
Net Income$315,379
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021
Signed
Aug 8, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$2,382,201
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$217,944$330,515▲ $112,571
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$200,022-
Accounts Receivable$27,473$13,364▼ $14,109
Total Assets$245,417$543,901▲ $298,484
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$20,000--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,613$11,718▲ $3,105
Total Liabilities$28,613$11,718▼ $16,895
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$216,804$532,183▲ $315,379
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$216,804$532,183▲ $315,379
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$245,417$543,901▲ $298,484
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay34th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Janet Price-FerrellExecutive DirectorFT$41,600$41,600

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tammie BaumanChair
Gail GordonVice Chair
Allen StinesBoard Member
Fred LashleyBoard Member
Heather ZanzigBoard Member
Kelly LytleBoard Member
Mary E Ford EdDBoard Member
Vickie LeachmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$470,793
Program Service Revenue
$1,907,136
Investment Income
$77
Other Revenue
$4,195
All Other Contributions
$51,589
Change in Net Assets
$315,379
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,676,565
Other Expenses$390,257
Total Fundraising Expense$8,131
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,394,189$108,075$6,252$1,508,516
Payroll Taxes$117,106$9,073$545$126,724
Fees for Services Other$94,431$328$20$94,779
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$38,019$2,893$413$41,325
Occupancy$37,031$2,869$172$40,072
Insurance$32,117$2,738$115$34,970
Other Expenses$27,040$0$0$27,040
Office Expenses$14,379$1,480$115$15,974
Travel$10,791$0$0$10,791
Information Technology$4,945$936$499$6,380
Advertising$1,080$0$0$1,080
All Other Expenses$212$0$0$212
Total Functional Expenses$1,930,299$128,392$8,131$2,066,822
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
2022-08-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Janet Price-Ferrell
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
87
Volunteers
12

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 990 are available on the IRS website and the websites of many charity watch organizations. Form 1023 is available upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 19

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

Other

“An accounts receivable balance of $27,473 was 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 and served eight families during the current year. 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. During the year FIRST served 332 families, attended 71 team meetings, and held two trainings.
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 six groups in the community - three Circle of Parents, two Incredible Years Groups, and one Circle of Security. 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. This program supports all ages and 66 teams were supported during the year. 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.
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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 990 are available on the IRS website and the websites of many charity watch organizations. Form 1023 is available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5An accounts receivable balance of $27,473 was omitted on the prior year Form 990.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$543,901
Liabilities
$11,718
Net assets
$532,183
Revenue
$2,382,201
Expenses
$2,066,822
Net income
$315,379
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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