Children First Inc

EIN: 590968249 501(c)(3) Education

Sarasota, FL

Total Revenue
$14,037,092
Total Expenses
$14,990,536
Total Assets
$8,780,997
Net Assets
$6,103,757
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
Philip Tavill
Phone
9419533877
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Children First Inc, founded in 1961, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

In 2024, Children First provided early childhood education and family strengthening services to 552 at-risk children, ages birth to 5, and their families. Children receive high quality education to ensure healthy development and kindergarten readiness.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,284,637
Program Service Revenue $935,507
Investment Income $77,232
Other Revenue $739,716
TOTAL REVENUE $14,037,092

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $11,429,321
Fundraising Expenses $1,097,053
Program Expenses $13,090,123
Other Expenses $3,561,215
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,990,536

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $14,037,092 $13,774,568 +0.0%
Expenses $14,990,536 $13,840,825 +0.1%
Net Income $-953,444 $-66,257 +13.4%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
224
Volunteers
772

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
$331,662
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Broch Leach Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Moulds Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Cunningham Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Kalikow Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Lieberher Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Monda Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Howard Berman Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kenneth Hughes Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Stephan Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elenor Maxheim Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keith Johnson Chair 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Suarez Vice Chair 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Giglio Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Stamoulis Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Philip Tavill President & CEO 40.00
Officer
$277,754 $53,908 $331,662
Jessica Rogers Highest Compensated Employee 40.00
Highest
$236,212 $24,149 $260,361
Kathleen Sullivan Highest Compensated Employee 40.00
Highest
$156,745 $11,017 $167,762
Brigette Davis Highest Compensated Employee 40.00
Highest
$122,242 $17,870 $140,112
Meredith Mitchell Highest Compensated Emp-loyee 40.00
Highest
$101,341 $7,139 $108,480
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
2024 $14,037,092 $14,990,536 $8,780,997 $-953,444
2023 $13,774,568 $13,840,825 $8,830,572 $-66,257
2022 $13,052,008 $13,043,095 $8,946,410 $8,913
2021 $13,314,523 $12,882,014 $8,906,542 $432,509
2020 $13,693,552 $12,502,604 $8,614,473 $1,190,948
2019 $11,357,590 $11,033,636 $7,955,029 $323,954
2018 $10,488,620 $10,379,081 $7,406,370 $109,539
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