Civic Intelligence

First Focus on Children

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 81-3185002

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 14, 2023

Organization Profilewww.firstfocus.org

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1400 Eye Street STE 650Washington, DC 20005

(202) 657-0670

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

1.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

6th percentile

-62%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$279,295

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.5% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

76th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-47%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$4,916,294

Up $787,965 (+19%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$2,763,792

Down $1,197,945 (-30%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$2,152,502

Up $1,985,910 (+1192%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,931,886

Down $1,706,770 (-47%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$3,129,831

Up $279,033 (+9.8%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$1,197,945

Down $1,985,803 (-252%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2017: $2,354,193Liabilities 2017: $489,497Net Assets 2017: $1,864,6962017Assets 2018: $2,346,119Liabilities 2018: $278,452Net Assets 2018: $2,067,6672018Assets 2019: $2,758,728Liabilities 2019: $184,425Net Assets 2019: $2,574,3032019Assets 2020: $3,320,774Liabilities 2020: $146,895Net Assets 2020: $3,173,8792020Assets 2021: $4,128,329Liabilities 2021: $166,592Net Assets 2021: $3,961,7372021Assets 2022: $4,916,294Liabilities 2022: $2,152,502Net Assets 2022: $2,763,7922022Assets 2023: $4,117,884Liabilities 2023: $1,980,105Net Assets 2023: $2,137,7792023Assets 2024: $6,701,443Liabilities 2024: $1,778,362Net Assets 2024: $4,923,0812024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$4,916,294
Liabilities$2,152,502
Net Assets$2,763,792
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2017: $4,464,602Expenses 2017: $2,565,547Net Income 2017: $1,899,0552017Revenue 2018: $2,764,845Expenses 2018: $2,561,874Net Income 2018: $202,9712018Revenue 2019: $2,832,112Expenses 2019: $2,325,476Net Income 2019: $506,6362019Revenue 2020: $3,045,271Expenses 2020: $2,445,695Net Income 2020: $599,5762020Revenue 2021: $3,638,656Expenses 2021: $2,850,798Net Income 2021: $787,8582021Revenue 2022: $1,931,886Expenses 2022: $3,129,831Net Income 2022: -$1,197,9452022Revenue 2023: $2,924,247Expenses 2023: $3,550,260Net Income 2023: -$626,0132023Revenue 2024: $5,941,772Expenses 2024: $3,156,470Net Income 2024: $2,785,3022024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,931,886
Expenses$3,129,831
Net Income-$1,197,945
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 14, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,931,886
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bipartisan advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decisions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,025,139$1,150,579▲ $125,440
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,413,933$1,042,175▼ $371,758
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,595,000$550,000▼ $1,045,000
Accounts Receivable$526$98,113▲ $97,587
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,748$83,845▲ $68,097
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$48,025$49,528▲ $1,503
Total Assets$4,128,329$4,916,294▲ $787,965
Other Assets Total$29,958$1,942,054▲ $1,912,096
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$23,106$2,067,867▲ $2,044,761
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$143,486$84,635▼ $58,851
Total Liabilities$166,592$2,152,502▲ $1,985,910
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,701,504$1,485,712▼ $215,792
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,260,233$1,278,080▼ $982,153
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,961,737$2,763,792▼ $1,197,945
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,128,329$4,916,294▲ $787,965

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$21,635$59,104$80,739
Leasehold Improvements$62,210$3,418$65,628
Other Assets Org$1,916,963--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Bruce LesleyPresident and DirectorFT$242,050$37,245$279,295
Messellech LoobyTreasurer SecretaryFT$154,500$40,548$195,048
Michele KayalVP Media and CommunicationsFT$117,500$34,614$152,114
Michelle DallafiorSenior VP Budget & TaxFT$131,898$12,528$144,426
Elaine LesstrangVP Health Systems and StrateFT$139,000$911$139,911
Timothy Joseph SmithVice President Digital StratFT$111,200$9,266$120,466
Kathy SaccoVP International ChildrensFT$103,000$788$103,788

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Governor Ronnie MusgroveChair
Anthony ChappleDirector
Dennis JohnsonDirector
Glenn FloresDirector
Joe PayneDirector
Michael C LaracyDirector
Michelle ApodacaDirector
Roberto ViramontesDirector
Suzanna ValdezDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,885,811
Program Service Revenue
$35,000
Investment Income
$11,075
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,885,811
Change in Net Assets
$-1,197,945

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,931,886
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,931,886
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,931,886
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,250,659
Other Expenses$879,172
Total Fundraising Expense$166,740
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,286,887$98,922$82,374$1,468,183
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$350,810$26,966$22,455$400,231
Office Expenses$183,361$29,661$11,944$224,966
Fees for Services Other$183,266$20,748$7,867$211,881
Occupancy$158,346$20,591$10,135$189,072
Other Employee Benefits$161,973$12,451$10,368$184,792
Payroll Taxes$131,455$10,105$8,415$149,975
Fees for Services Accounting$71,076$13,612$3,051$87,739
Pension Plan Contributions$41,615$3,199$2,664$47,478
Travel$14,277$2,304$1,059$17,640
Other Expenses$8,717$8,379$540$17,636
Depreciation Depletion-$14,677-$14,677
Fees for Services Legal-$14,348-$14,348
Insurance$11,558$1,357$741$13,656
Conferences and Meetings$3,131$276$150$3,557
Total Functional Expenses$2,676,024$287,067$166,740$3,129,831

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,129,831
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,129,831
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,129,831
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability$2,067,867
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The 990 is reviewed in detail with the preparer, an independent CPA. The 990 is also reviewed by the leadership team and the full board prior to its filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Potential conflicts are brought to the attention of the President. Individuals with potential conflicts are excluded from deliberation and voting on the potential conflict.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation for the President and key employees are determined and approved by the board and compensation committee.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation for other employees are approved by the board through the annual budgeting process.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Focus on Children
EIN
81-3185002
Address
1400 Eye Street STE 650, Washington, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Bruce Lesley
Title
President and D
Phone
2026570670
Signed
2023-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bruce Lesley
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
22

Preparer

Firm
Mullins PC
Address
7625 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Preparer
John Mullins
Phone
2027706371
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

General explanation attachment

“The Organizaions employees are compensated through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Organizaiton employees are legally employees of the PEO. The PEO provides payroll, benefits, HR and other services. The Organization does not issue W2 forms to its employees because the PEO files these on its behalf.”

Financial Statement Notes

Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X)

“First Focus is subject to income tax on net income that is derived from business activities that are unrelated to their exempt purposes. First Focus has determined that it is not subject to unrelated business income tax and has not filed an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) with the IRS. First Focus does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. First Focus would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,916,294
Liabilities
$2,152,502
Net assets
$2,763,792
Revenue
$1,931,886
Expenses
$3,129,831
Net income
-$1,197,945
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.70$1.78$4.92$5.94$3.16$2.79
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.12$1.98$2.14$2.92$3.55$0.63
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.92$2.15$2.76$1.93$3.13$1.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.13$0.17$3.96$3.64$2.85$0.79
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.32$0.15$3.17$3.05$2.45$0.60
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.76$0.18$2.57$2.83$2.33$0.51
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.28$2.07$2.76$2.56$0.20
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.49$1.86$4.46$2.57$1.90