First Step Staffing Inc

EIN: 208038859 501(c)(3) Employment

Atlanta, GA

Total Revenue
$53,343,075
Total Expenses
$56,444,943
Total Assets
$21,468,967
Net Assets
$-3,065,485
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
GA
Phone
4045773395
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

First Step Staffing Inc, founded in 2006, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $53.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Develop a reliable source of income for men, women, and children. We focus on persons experiencing homelessness, returning citizens, and disenfranchised veterans.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,682,744
Program Service Revenue $49,583,828
Investment Income $58,706
Other Revenue $17,797
TOTAL REVENUE $53,343,075

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $197,570
Salaries & Benefits $50,432,904
Fundraising Expenses $1,021,266
Program Expenses $53,853,214
Other Expenses $5,800,395
TOTAL EXPENSES $56,444,943

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $53,343,075 $63,422,854 -0.2%
Expenses $56,444,943 $72,503,911 -0.2%
Net Income $-3,101,868 $-9,081,057 -0.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
7055
Volunteers
17

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$890,498
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Aubrey Harrell Chairman 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Guerra Vice Chair/Secretary 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AJ Robinson Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Huff Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anitra Walker Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Kost Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brent Reid Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harold Epps Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Roberts Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joel Pascaner Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Barton Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Fleming Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kurt Kargou Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leigh Wood Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Brodbeck Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Meghan Petrantonio Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Monica Block Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amelia Nickerson CEO 40.0
Officer
$393,173 $0 $393,173
Matt Miller COO 40.0
Officer
$344,739 $30,263 $375,002
Shelly Farrell CFO 30.0
Officer
$122,323 $0 $122,323
Elizabeth Henderson VP of Operations 40.0
Highest
$172,990 $11,142 $184,132
Karima Rose VP of Retention Services 40.0
Highest
$142,433 $11,142 $153,575
Kellie Brownlow CMO 40.0
Highest
$189,168 $0 $189,168
Miguel Miranda VP of Southern CA 40.0
Highest
$154,383 $0 $154,383
Trevor Turner VP of Northeast 40.0
Highest
$196,668 $0 $196,668
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $53,343,075 $56,444,943 $21,468,967 $-3,101,868
2024 $63,422,854 $72,503,911 $21,895,098 $-9,081,057
2023 $63,863,817 $63,161,214 $24,034,616 $702,603
2022 $61,601,643 $59,275,663 $25,483,348 $2,325,980
2021 $68,640,248 $66,778,964 $23,617,123 $1,861,284
2020 $59,076,475 $59,509,586 $23,888,590 $-433,111
2019 $49,659,167 $47,940,234 $28,069,621 $1,718,933
2018 $41,457,637 $41,082,905 $17,966,748 $374,732
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