Civic Intelligence

First Focus on Children

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 81-3185002

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on May 15, 2020

Organization Profilewww.firstfocus.org
1400 Eye StreetWashington, DC 20005

(202) 657-0670

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

75th percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2019

Asset Growth

78th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

2.4%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,758,728

Up $412,609 (+18%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$2,574,303

Up $506,636 (+25%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$184,425

Down $94,027 (-34%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,832,112

Up $67,267 (+2.4%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$2,325,476

Down $236,398 (-9.2%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$506,636

Up $303,665 (+150%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th 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

2019

Assets$2,758,728
Liabilities$184,425
Net Assets$2,574,303
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th 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

2019

Revenue$2,832,112
Expenses$2,325,476
Net Income$506,636
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
May 15, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,832,112
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$873,025$2,149,195▲ $1,276,170
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,350,000$545,000▼ $805,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$55,371$27,097▼ $28,274
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,795$21,760▼ $2,035
Accounts Receivable$28,468$216▼ $28,252
Total Assets$2,346,119$2,758,728▲ $412,609
Other Assets Total$15,460$15,460→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$115,564$92,872▼ $22,692
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$162,888$91,553▼ $71,335
Total Liabilities$278,452$184,425▼ $94,027
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$914,394$1,971,076▲ $1,056,682
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,153,273$603,227▼ $550,046
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,067,667$2,574,303▲ $506,636
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,346,119$2,758,728▲ $412,609

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$21,760$20,741$42,501
Other Assets Org$15,460--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Bruce LesleyPresident and DirectorFT$232,000$25,518$257,518
Messellech LoobyTreasurer SecretaryFT$115,200$23,261$138,461

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,798,662
Program Service Revenue
$12,620
Investment Income
$20,830
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,798,662
Change in Net Assets
$506,636

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,832,112
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,832,112
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,832,112
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,447,732
Other Expenses$757,744
Total Fundraising Expense$135,302
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$120,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$672,532$89,234$55,514$817,280
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$285,707$37,909$23,584$347,200
Office Expenses$151,575$23,271$11,443$186,289
Occupancy$135,831$22,308$11,408$169,547
Other Employee Benefits$130,487$17,315$10,771$158,573
Fees for Services Other$153,057$3,313$1,379$157,749
Grants to Domestic Orgs$120,000--$120,000
Payroll Taxes$75,775$10,053$6,255$92,083
Fees for Services Accounting$72,339$10,002$6,022$88,363
Other Expenses$46,640$9,144$4,216$60,000
Conferences and Meetings$35,304$997$557$36,858
Travel$27,563$3,869$1,398$32,830
Pension Plan Contributions$26,823$3,559$2,214$32,596
Insurance$8,691$3,862$434$12,987
Depreciation Depletion-$9,255-$9,255
Total Functional Expenses$1,943,754$246,420$135,302$2,325,476

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,325,476
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,325,476
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,325,476
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Child and Family Policy CenterDes Moines, IA501c3State Regrant$200,000
Children NowOakland, CA501c3State Regrant$20,000
Childrens PartnershipLos Angeles, CA501c3State Regrant$20,000
Colorado Childrens CampaignDenver, CO501c3State Regrant$20,000
Voices for Georgias ChildrenAtlanta, GA501c3State Regrant$20,000
Advocates for ChildrenNewark, NJ501c3State Regrant-
Children FirstPortland, OR501c3State Regrant-
Children ForwardMadison, WI501c3State Regrant-
Childrens Action AlliancePhoenix, AZ501c3State Regrant-
Childrens Advocacy AllianceConway, AR501c3--
Facing Foster Care in AlaskaAnchorage, AK501c3--
Floridas Children FirstCoral Springs, FL501c3--
Foster Adopt ConnectIndependence, MO501c3--
Hawaii Childrens Action NetworkHonolulu, HI501c3--
Idaho Voices for ChildrenBoise, ID501c3--
Juvenile Law CenterPhiladelphia, PA501c3--
Kentucky Youth AdvocatesLouisville, KY501c3State Regrant-
Kentucky Youth AdvocatesLouisville, KY501c3--
Maine Childrens AllianceAugusta, ME501c3State Regrant-
Massachusetts Law Reform InstituteBoston, MA501c3--
Multi-Agency Alliance for ChildrenAtlanta, GA501c3--
NC ChildRaleigh, NC501c3State Regrant-
NmcanAlbuquerque, NM501c3--
Pennsylvania Partnership for ChildrHarrisburg, PA501c3State Regrant-
Schuyler Center for Analysis and AdAlbany, NY501c3State Regrant-
Texans Care for ChildrenAustin, TX501c3State Regrant-
Texans Care for ChildrenAustin, TX501c3--
True North GroupSeattle, WA501c3--
Voices for Illinois ChildrenChicago, IL501c3--
Voices for Ohios ChildrenColumbus, OH501c3State Regrant-
Voices for Ohios ChildrenCleveland, OH501c3--
Voices for Utah ChildrenSalt Lake City, UT501c3State Regrant-
Voices for Virginias ChildrenRichmond, VA501c3State Regrant-
WV Healthy Kids and Families CoalitCharleston, WV501c3State Regrant-
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
Deferred Rent and Tenant Improvemen$86,137
Due To Affiliate$6,735
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
EIN
81-3185002
Address
1400 Eye Street, Washington, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Bruce Lesley
Title
President and D
Phone
2026570670
Signed
2020-05-15
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
0
Volunteers
25

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 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. The Organizations Forms 990 are no longer subject to tax examination after three years.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,758,728
Liabilities
$184,425
Net assets
$2,574,303
Revenue
$2,832,112
Expenses
$2,325,476
Net income
$506,636
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