FIRST LIGHT INC

EIN: 631197189 501(c)(3) Human Services

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$3,807,238
Total Expenses
$2,451,915
Total Assets
$9,645,698
Net Assets
$9,216,021
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
SHERRY J BRAY
Phone
2053234277
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

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.

Mission

OFFER THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS STABLE EMERGENCY SHELTER, ACCESS TO HOUSING PROGRAMS, AND THE RESOURCES FOR THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,058,923 Revenue: $133,775

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,035,325

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...

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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.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,237,374
Program Service Revenue $133,775
Investment Income $169,420
Other Revenue $266,669
TOTAL REVENUE $3,807,238

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $899,775
Salaries & Benefits $808,024
Fundraising Expenses $90,653
Program Expenses $2,094,248
Other Expenses $744,116
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,451,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
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%
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
22
Independent Members
21
Employees
20
Volunteers
N/A

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
$109,113
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHERYL BRAKEFIELD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON PATTERSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH MALIZIA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELSEY MITCHELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GWIN SANDERS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VISHWA PATEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINAY PATEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIA MILLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA W KOEHLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY GRACE JOHNSEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV TERRY HAMILTON-POORE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTHUR EDGE III DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY A COWART DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCY COKER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON CHANG-ROBERTS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA BURNETT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY T VANDE LUNE SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMON REED TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MILLICENT W RONNLUND VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVIS GOODSON PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY BRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$109,113 $0 $109,113
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 $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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