BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)FIRST LIGHT INC, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 36% operating margin.
OFFER THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS STABLE EMERGENCY SHELTER, ACCESS TO HOUSING PROGRAMS, AND THE RESOURCES FOR THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: FIRST LIGHT OFFERS 3 HUD-FUNDED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE A DISABILITY AND ARE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE STAFFED WITH SOCIAL...
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: FIRST LIGHT OFFERS 3 HUD-FUNDED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE A DISABILITY AND ARE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE STAFFED WITH SOCIAL WORKERS WHO HELP CLIENTS NAVIGATE THE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, HELP SECURE INCOME OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDE ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE CLIENTS' HOME. ONE OF THESE HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDES, SHORT TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES. THE GOAL IS TO HELP PEOPLE OBTAIN HOUSING QUICKLY, INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND STAY HOUSED. BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH A HOME, THEY ARE IN A BETTER POSITION TO ADDRESS OTHER CHALLENGES THAT MAY HAVE LED TO THEIR HOMELESSNESS, SUCH AS OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT OR ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES.
EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE EMERGENCY SHELTER CAN PROVIDE SHELTER TO 38 HOMELESS WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN. FIRST LIGHT PROVIDES MEALS DAILY, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND A WEALTH OF RESOURCES TO...
EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE EMERGENCY SHELTER CAN PROVIDE SHELTER TO 38 HOMELESS WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN. FIRST LIGHT PROVIDES MEALS DAILY, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND A WEALTH OF RESOURCES TO ASSIST GUESTS AS THEY AIM TO RE-ESTABLISH THEMSELVES IN THE COMMUNITY. FIRST LIGHT'S INTENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANNING AND COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC SERVICES ADDRESS A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS.FIRST LIGHT COLLABORATES WITH OTHER HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PLACE GUESTS IN APPROPRIATE HOUSING SITUATIONS UPON LEAVING THE SHELTER. THE AGENCY ALSO IMPLEMENTED NEW PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE ON SITE FOR PARTICIPANT, INCREASED JOB READINESS PROGRAMS WHICH HELPED SHELTER AND HOUSED GUEST DEVELOP RESUMES AND SEEK EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IT IS FIRST LIGHT'S PROGRAM GOAL TO OPEN CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, SELF-DISCOVERY AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT THROUGH GROUP THERAPY, LIFE SKILLS THERAPY, AND COUNSELING. EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS INCREASED, INCLUDING BIBLE STUDIES LED BY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FOR GUESTS WHO CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $3,807,238 | $4,794,046 | -0.2% |
| Expenses | $2,451,915 | $2,286,513 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $1,355,323 | $2,507,533 | -0.5% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| CHERYL BRAKEFIELD | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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| BRANDON PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH MALIZIA | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELSEY MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GWIN SANDERS | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VISHWA PATEL | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINAY PATEL | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA MILLER | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA W KOEHLER | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY GRACE JOHNSEY | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV TERRY HAMILTON-POORE | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR EDGE III | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY A COWART | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY COKER | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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| ALLISON CHANG-ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINDA BURNETT | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY T VANDE LUNE | SECRETARY | 4.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMON REED | TREASURER | 4.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MILLICENT W RONNLUND | VICE PRESIDENT | 4.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVIS GOODSON | PRESIDENT | 4.00 |
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| SHERRY BRAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50.00 |
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$109,113 | $0 | $109,113 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,807,238 | $2,451,915 | $9,645,698 | $1,355,323 |
| 2024 | $4,794,046 | $2,286,513 | $7,923,520 | $2,507,533 |
| 2023 | $2,267,130 | $2,068,342 | $5,402,521 | $198,788 |
| 2022 | $2,573,805 | $2,183,826 | $2,855,073 | $389,979 |
| 2021 | $2,276,326 | $2,155,987 | $2,462,589 | $120,339 |
| 2020 | $2,482,124 | $2,206,655 | $2,485,344 | $275,469 |
| 2019 | $1,973,188 | $2,049,954 | $2,057,607 | $-76,766 |
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