Civic Intelligence

First Focus on Children

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 81-3185002

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

Organization Profilewww.firstfocus.org
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

39th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

73rd percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2020

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

20%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

7.5%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets39th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,320,774

Up $562,046 (+20%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$3,173,879

Up $599,576 (+23%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$146,895

Down $37,530 (-20%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin73rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,045,271

Up $213,159 (+7.5%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$2,445,695

Up $120,219 (+5.2%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$599,576

Up $92,940 (+18%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd 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

2020

Assets$3,320,774
Liabilities$146,895
Net Assets$3,173,879
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd 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

2020

Revenue$3,045,271
Expenses$2,445,695
Net Income$599,576
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$3,045,271
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
Pledges and Grants Receivable$545,000$1,440,915▲ $895,915
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$1,019,654-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,149,195$802,061▼ $1,347,134
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,760$21,919▲ $159
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$27,097$16,061▼ $11,036
Accounts Receivable$216$1,311▲ $1,095
Total Assets$2,758,728$3,320,774▲ $562,046
Other Assets Total$15,460$18,853▲ $3,393
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$91,553$89,511▼ $2,042
Other Liabilities$92,872$57,384▼ $35,488
Total Liabilities$184,425$146,895▼ $37,530
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$603,227$1,975,760▲ $1,372,533
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,971,076$1,198,119▼ $772,957
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,574,303$3,173,879▲ $599,576
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,758,728$3,320,774▲ $562,046

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$21,919$33,769$55,688
Other Assets Org$3,393--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Bruce LesleyPresident and DirectorFT$235,000$28,207$263,207
Messellech LoobyTreasurer SecretaryFT$150,000$13,594$163,594
Michelle DallafiorSenior VP Budget & TaxFT$128,000$3,840$131,840
Carrie FitzgeraldVP Childrens Health PolicyFT$110,000$3,300$113,300
Timothy Joseph SmithVice President Digital StratFT$108,000$945$108,945

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
$3,003,178
Program Service Revenue
$25,000
Investment Income
$17,093
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,773,128
Change in Net Assets
$599,576

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,045,271
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,045,271
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,045,271
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,721,604
Other Expenses$724,091
Total Fundraising Expense$73,964
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$763,321$191,599$33,035$987,955
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$297,462$74,665$12,873$385,000
Other Employee Benefits$160,349$40,249$6,939$207,537
Fees for Services Other$139,012$32,541$2,831$174,384
Office Expenses$139,159$32,177$2,649$173,985
Occupancy$134,846$29,969$6,789$171,604
Payroll Taxes$82,660$20,748$3,578$106,986
Fees for Services Accounting$82,593$19,334$1,682$103,609
Other Expenses$46,270$11,982$1,750$60,002
Pension Plan Contributions$26,367$6,618$1,141$34,126
Depreciation Depletion-$13,028-$13,028
Insurance$7,829$1,759$359$9,947
Travel$5,009$1,259$276$6,544
Fees for Services Legal$2,571$602$52$3,225
Conferences and Meetings$616$96$10$722
Total Functional Expenses$1,893,116$478,615$73,964$2,445,695

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,445,695
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,445,695
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,445,695
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$57,384
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 STE 650, Washington, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Bruce Lesley
Title
President and D
Phone
2026570670
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michele Kayal
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
18
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 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. The Organizations Forms 990 are no longer subject to tax examination for years before 2017.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,320,774
Liabilities
$146,895
Net assets
$3,173,879
Revenue
$3,045,271
Expenses
$2,445,695
Net income
$599,576
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