FIRST THINGS FIRST INC

EIN: 621678048 501(c)(3) Health Care

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Total Revenue
$1,337,876
Total Expenses
$1,419,425
Total Assets
$317,319
Net Assets
$253,511
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
LAUREN HALL
Phone
4232675383
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FIRST THINGS FIRST INC, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year.

Mission

WE PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT GUIDE PEOPLE IN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS SO THEY CAN LIVE BETTER LIVES. OUR VISION IS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TO BE PASSED DOWN BY EVERY FAMILY FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $191,794 Revenue: $4,840

MARRIAGE INITIATIVE - THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES EDUCATION AND COACHING. THE PURPOSE IS TO EMPOWER COUPLES WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO INCREASE MENTAL HEALTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $232,725

FATHERING INITIATIVE - THIS INITIATIVE HELPS FATHERS BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN. DADS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IS A GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAM THAT SERVES MEN NAVIGATING THE CHILD...

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FATHERING INITIATIVE - THIS INITIATIVE HELPS FATHERS BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN. DADS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IS A GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAM THAT SERVES MEN NAVIGATING THE CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP DADS BE POSITIVE INFLUENCES IN THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT, REDUCE RECIDIVISM, HELP DADS IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, AND STRENGTHEN THE CO-PARENTING RELATIONSHIP. EPIC DADS IS A FATHERING PROGRAM TO HELP DADS HAVE POSITIVE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT WITH THEIR CHILDREN, BUILD A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHEN THE CO-PARENTING RELATIONSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE COACHING AND CASE MANAGEMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $543,057

PARENTING INITIATIVE - THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES EDUCATION AND COACHING. THE PURPOSE IS TO INCREASE POSITIVE PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT. THE PROGRAMS PARTNER WITH LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND A LOCAL FAMILY...

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PARENTING INITIATIVE - THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES EDUCATION AND COACHING. THE PURPOSE IS TO INCREASE POSITIVE PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT. THE PROGRAMS PARTNER WITH LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND A LOCAL FAMILY SHELTER TO PROVIDE PARENTING EDUCATION, COACHING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. THIS INITIATIVE ALSO INCLUDES MEND, MOMS EMBRACING A NEW DIRECTION, WHICH SERVES MOTHERS NAVIGATING THE CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,421,468
Program Service Revenue $1,823
Investment Income $6,450
Other Revenue $-91,865
TOTAL REVENUE $1,337,876

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,619
Salaries & Benefits $935,872
Fundraising Expenses $110,537
Program Expenses $1,045,725
Other Expenses $461,934
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,419,425

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,337,876 $1,510,967 -0.1%
Expenses $1,419,425 $1,156,368 +0.2%
Net Income $-81,549 $354,599 -1.2%
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
20
Independent Members
18
Employees
18
Volunteers
30

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
4
$197,203
Total Directors
20
$197,203
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAWN ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORNA DURRANT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT FAULK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANA FAULK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN HALL PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$114,649 $0 $114,649
EL LAGUTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER LAGUTIN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY RAMSEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN LUSK TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY MADDUX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY MADDUX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCHELL QUALLS SECRETARY AND VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS 40.00
Officer Director
$82,554 $0 $82,554
PATRICIA RUSSELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SERODINO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIANNA SERODINO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDREY SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN SPLETZER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK STEHR PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALD WARE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNIS WEATHERSBY DIRECTOR 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 $1,337,876 $1,419,425 $317,319 $-81,549
2024 $1,510,967 $1,156,368 $494,622 $354,599
2023 $1,214,776 $1,443,844 $383,863 $-229,068
2022 $1,445,921 $1,370,368 $440,699 $75,553
2021 $1,260,451 $1,237,379 $302,682 $23,072
2020 $1,246,592 $1,304,173 $290,169 $-57,581
2019 $1,574,442 $1,573,762 $211,180 $680
2018 $1,618,262 $1,615,613 $250,169 $2,649
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