OAKLAND, CA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)FIRST PLACE FOR YOUTH, founded in 1999, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $34.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $31.7M left a modest 8% surplus.
FIRST PLACE FOR YOUTH (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, WHICH WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 20, 1999, TO PREVENT POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS AMONG YOUTH WHO "AGE OUT" OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT REQUIRED TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 16 TO 25, INCLUDING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN FOSTER CARE, AS WELL AS THOSE PREPARING TO, OR WHO RECENTLY HAVE AGED OUT OF, THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENSURE YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A SAFE AND SUPPORTED TRANSITION THROUGH A HOUSING PROGRAM, INTENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AN ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, COUNSELING, A YOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER, COLLABORATION WITH OTHER BAY AREA AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ENABLING YOUTH TO GAIN THE SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SUCCEED ON THEIR OWN.
MY FIRST PLACE, A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, PROVIDES STABILITY FOR CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH THROUGH SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES...
MY FIRST PLACE, A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, PROVIDES STABILITY FOR CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH THROUGH SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES. YOUTH RECEIVE SUPPORT WITH MOVE-IN COSTS, RENT, FOOD, SELF-RELIANCE PLANNING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES. STEPS TO SUCCESS IS THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OF MY FIRST PLACE, PROVIDING CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH WITH INTENSIVE ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING AND SUPPORT IN COMPLETING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE, ENROLLING IN COLLEGE, SECURING FINANCIAL AID, AND TUTORING. STEPS TO SUCCESS ALSO SUPPORTS YOUTH WITH EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, CAREER PLANNING, AND IN BUILDING THEIR WORKPLACE SKILLS, INCLUDING JOB SEARCH AND JOB RETENTION. THE PROGRAM IS OPERATING IN SIX COUNTIES IN CALIFORNIA (ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, SANTA CLARA, AND SOLANO) AND IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM ("ILSP") AND FIRST FOUNDATION IS OFFERED TO YOUTH IN SAN FRANCISCO AND SOLANO COUNTIES. THROUGH ILSP, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING...
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM ("ILSP") AND FIRST FOUNDATION IS OFFERED TO YOUTH IN SAN FRANCISCO AND SOLANO COUNTIES. THROUGH ILSP, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY FINDING AND PERMANENCY SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. FIRST FOUNDATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT BEGINS WITH HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES WHO ARE WILLING TO COMMIT TO THE PROGRAM THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL, THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT DESIGNED TO HELP INCREASE ON-TIME HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES ALONG WITH WORKSHOPS ON EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
THE GOAL OF THE MY FIRST PLACE NETWORK IS TO CREATE A GROUP OF PROVIDERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHO USE MY FIRST PLACE TO DELIVER STRONG OUTCOMES FOR TRANSITION AGE YOUTH AND ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED...
THE GOAL OF THE MY FIRST PLACE NETWORK IS TO CREATE A GROUP OF PROVIDERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHO USE MY FIRST PLACE TO DELIVER STRONG OUTCOMES FOR TRANSITION AGE YOUTH AND ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED POLICIES AND SUPPORT FOR THESE YOUTH IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL. MY FIRST PLACE PROVIDES AFFILIATES IN THE NETWORK WITH DEEP TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF PROGRAM, FUNDRAISING AND POLICY TO IMPLEMENT THE MY FIRST PLACE MODEL SUCCESSFULLY.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $34,357,426 | $30,593,851 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $31,681,437 | $32,346,242 | 0.0% |
| Net Income | $2,675,989 | $-1,752,391 | -2.5% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS LEE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40.00 |
Officer
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$301,641 | $19,497 | $321,138 |
| EMILY JENSEN | CHIEF IMPACT AND PEOPLE OFFICER | 40.00 |
Officer
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$242,630 | $14,051 | $256,681 |
| JANE MACHIN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40.00 |
Officer
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$194,983 | $29,277 | $224,260 |
| SONYA CRAVINES | VP OF TALENT & EQUITY | 40.00 |
Key Emp
|
$180,980 | $16,412 | $197,392 |
| MATTHEY LEVY | VP OF EVALUATION AND LEARNING | 40.00 |
Key Emp
|
$168,066 | $9,210 | $177,276 |
| JUNE MIYAKE | VP OF CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$164,309 | $16,061 | $180,370 |
| CLAUDIA MILLER | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 32.00 |
Highest
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$183,980 | $12,929 | $196,909 |
| JANE SCHROEDER | CHIEF POLICY AND STRATEGY OFFICER | 40.00 |
Highest
|
$157,104 | $7,071 | $164,175 |
| VICTORIA WHITLOCK | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40.00 |
Highest
|
$144,700 | $16,518 | $161,218 |
| MICHELLE ZAJAC | VP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS | 40.00 |
Highest
|
$152,079 | $15,499 | $167,578 |
| SUZANNE ZHOU | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40.00 |
Highest
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$146,695 | $7,094 | $153,789 |
| NANCY HEINEN | BOARD CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI PAULO | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYL GLASS | BOARD SECRETARY | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL EZRATI | BOARD TREASURER | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA ANGLADA | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE BUSCH | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GILDA CLIFT BRELAND | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK DAGGS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT DENN | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK DONNELLY | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DESMOND DES LOVELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAN MACINDOE | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYL MCDAVID | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| IVOR NANTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELICA SALMERON | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH SHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HILDA WEST | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,357,426 | $31,681,437 | $19,116,571 | $2,675,989 |
| 2024 | $30,593,851 | $32,346,242 | $17,560,020 | $-1,752,391 |
| 2023 | $25,945,123 | $30,104,611 | $20,075,837 | $-4,159,488 |
| 2022 | $27,240,222 | $27,177,098 | $17,884,905 | $63,124 |
| 2021 | $29,909,828 | $26,626,532 | $17,382,631 | $3,283,296 |
| 2020 | $28,109,011 | $27,425,911 | $14,829,674 | $683,100 |
| 2019 | $26,240,506 | $24,405,690 | $13,022,946 | $1,834,816 |
| 2018 | $23,941,500 | $23,301,739 | $10,579,827 | $639,761 |
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