F I R S T

EIN: 562278402 501(c)(3) Human Services

Asheville, NC

Total Revenue
$3,021,893
Total Expenses
$3,000,448
Total Assets
$1,394,488
Net Assets
$681,334
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Janet Price-Ferrell
Phone
8282771315
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

F I R S T, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

FIRSTwnc provides persons with disabilities and their families with programs and advocacy to support and foster healthy, inclusive and self-determined lives.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,727,920 Revenue: $2,504,366

Community Parent Resource Center: Ensure that underserved families acquire the tools to access better opportunities for their children, with a particular focus on multi system families. Target...

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Community Parent Resource Center: Ensure that underserved families acquire the tools to access better opportunities for their children, with a particular focus on multi system families. Target: Families with children age birth to 26 with emphasis on Multi System families including Latino and rural families in Buncombe, Haywood, and Henderson county. Multip system meaning persons that are receiving services from schools but also medical, waiver, mental health, etc. Families Served: 317 Team meetings attended: 126 Outpatient Therapy services to adults and children with mental health, developmental disabilities and /or other personal and family challenges so they may attain personal outcomes and lead full, meaningful lives they envision. FIRSTwncs team specializes in dual diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and young children with challenging behaviors. SUNSHINE Project: Resource to Childcare Centers, staff and families as the Preschool Inclusion Intervention works to support and train childrecare providers to include children with disabilities in their natural childcare setting in Buncombe County.

Program 2

Referrals through the Children Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), FIRSTwnc bills Medicaid for Community Based Rehabilitative Services (CBRS) provded by contract employees with expertise in...

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Referrals through the Children Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), FIRSTwnc bills Medicaid for Community Based Rehabilitative Services (CBRS) provded by contract employees with expertise in developmental disabilities, autism, and social emotional strategies for children age birth to three. Specialized Consultation Services offer expert training and technical assistance from licensed professionals in areas like psychology, behavior intervention, speech therapy, therapeutic recreation, assistive technology, and more. These services equip family members, support staff, and caregivers to better support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Professionals train caregivers to implement therapeutic interventions aligned with the Individual Support Plan.

Program 3

Supported Living Services assists individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in their own life, in a home they chose with activities they chose. For the first time, these young adults are able to...

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Supported Living Services assists individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in their own life, in a home they chose with activities they chose. For the first time, these young adults are able to live a life of self determination. In the satisfaction survey of persons supported for over a year, the rights valued the most included freedom and the right to chose who they work with. Abilities FIRST is a coaching program designed to assist persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) create a micro-enterprise or self-employement opportunity. Microenterprises are merging as an employment option for people with IDD, including those with teh highest support needs. While some micro-enterprises have been created for people with disabilities, they are usually limited to those with parents or caregivers who have the business idea, the ability to support the idea financially, and the flexibility to do the day-to-day tasks. In total, 1034 persons and their familes were served through all programs.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $511,655
Program Service Revenue $2,504,366
Investment Income $5,524
Other Revenue $348
TOTAL REVENUE $3,021,893

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,370,974
Fundraising Expenses $26,432
Program Expenses $2,727,920
Other Expenses $629,474
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,000,448

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,021,893 $2,794,279 +0.1%
Expenses $3,000,448 $2,853,059 +0.1%
Net Income $21,445 $-58,780 -1.4%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
89
Volunteers
8

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
3
$64,959
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Janet Price-Ferrell Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$64,959 $0 $64,959
Fred Lashley Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Vickie Leachman Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary E Ford EdD Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelly Lytle Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angela Roberts Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tammie Bauman Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Brackett Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,021,893 $3,000,448 $1,394,488 $21,445
2023 $2,794,279 $2,853,059 $1,477,294 $-58,780
2022 $2,351,252 $2,108,254 $804,206 $242,998
2021 $2,382,201 $2,066,822 $543,901 $315,379
2020 $1,951,308 $1,767,378 $245,417 $183,930
2019 $1,447,316 $1,485,604 $61,487 $-38,288
2018 $1,008,226 $1,029,386 $53,274 $-21,160
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