2025-08-26T13:16:08-07:00 2024-09-30 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2023-10-01 562278402 F I R S T FIRS 8282771315 PO Box 802 Asheville NC 28802 Janet Price-Ferrell Executive Director 8282771315 2025-08-26 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-08-26 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z FIRSTwnc Janet Price-Ferrell PO Box 802 Asheville NC 28802 3021893 false X firstwnc.org X 2001 NC FIRSTwnc provides persons with disabilities and their families with programs and advocacy to support and foster healthy, inclusive and self-determined lives. 7 7 89 8 0 0 580074 511655 2164391 2504366 14004 5524 35810 348 2794279 3021893 0 0 2308424 2370974 0 26432 544635 629474 2853059 3000448 -58780 21445 1477294 1394488 815825 713154 661469 681334 FIRSTwnc provides persons with disabilities and their families with programs and advocacy to support and foster healthy, inclusive and self-determined lives. false false 2727920 0 2504366 Community Parent Resource Center: Ensure that underserved families acquire the tools to access better opportunities for their children, with a particular focus on multi system families. Target: Families with children age birth to 26 with emphasis on Multi System families including Latino and rural families in Buncombe, Haywood, and Henderson county. Multip system meaning persons that are receiving services from schools but also medical, waiver, mental health, etc. Families Served: 317 Team meetings attended: 126 Outpatient Therapy services to adults and children with mental health, developmental disabilities and /or other personal and family challenges so they may attain personal outcomes and lead full, meaningful lives they envision. FIRSTwncs team specializes in dual diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and young children with challenging behaviors. SUNSHINE Project: Resource to Childcare Centers, staff and families as the Preschool Inclusion Intervention works to support and train childrecare providers to include children with disabilities in their natural childcare setting in Buncombe County. Referrals through the Children Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), FIRSTwnc bills Medicaid for Community Based Rehabilitative Services (CBRS) provded by contract employees with expertise in developmental disabilities, autism, and social emotional strategies for children age birth to three. Specialized Consultation Services offer expert training and technical assistance from licensed professionals in areas like psychology, behavior intervention, speech therapy, therapeutic recreation, assistive technology, and more. These services equip family members, support staff, and caregivers to better support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Professionals train caregivers to implement therapeutic interventions aligned with the Individual Support Plan. Supported Living Services assists individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in their own life, in a home they chose with activities they chose. For the first time, these young adults are able to live a life of self determination. In the satisfaction survey of persons supported for over a year, the rights valued the most included freedom and the right to chose who they work with. Abilities FIRST is a coaching program designed to assist persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) create a micro-enterprise or self-employement opportunity. Microenterprises are merging as an employment option for people with IDD, including those with teh highest support needs. While some micro-enterprises have been created for people with disabilities, they are usually limited to those with parents or caregivers who have the business idea, the ability to support the idea financially, and the flexibility to do the day-to-day tasks. In total, 1034 persons and their familes were served through all programs. 2727920 true true false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 89 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC X Janet Price-Ferrell 8282771315 77 Central Avenue Suite E Asheville NC 28801 Janet Price-Ferrell Executive Director 40.00 X 64959 0 0 Fred Lashley Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Vickie Leachman Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary E Ford EdD Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Lytle Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Angela Roberts Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tammie Bauman Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Brackett Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 64959 0 0 false false false 499207 12448 511655 Services to Families w Autistic/Dev Disabled 611710 2491457 0 0 Training Revenue 611430 12909 0 0 2504366 5524 0 5524 Other Revenue 900099 348 348 0 0 348 3021893 2504714 0 5524 65000 45500 16250 3250 2123384 1967813 136937 18634 182590 167983 12781 1826 12558 0 12558 0 7582 0 7582 0 145520 118670 25991 859 68282 49930 17860 492 24921 23447 1379 95 84785 78003 5935 847 54805 54805 0 0 49405 45321 3655 429 Internships 16250 16250 0 0 Services-Program Expenses 104004 104004 0 0 Staff Conferences & Training 43555 39273 4282 0 Supported Living 7929 7929 0 0 9878 8992 886 0 3000448 2727920 246096 26432 102317 170741 656136 578711 12105 12031 706736 633005 1477294 1394488 105611 69126 710214 644028 815825 713154 X 661469 681334 0 661469 681334 1477294 1394488 X 21445 -1580 X true X false true false X 0 760696 470793 356808 580074 511655 2680026 0 0 760696 470793 356808 580074 511655 2680026 0 2680026 25 77 190 14004 5524 19820 0 1035 4135 7800 35810 13257 62037 2761883 9751899 0.97040 0.97700 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Other Income 2019: 1035. 2020: 4135. 2022: 2929. 2023: 348. Description: Training Revenue 2021: 7800. 2022: 32881. 2023: 12909. Description: Sales Tax Recovery RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Right-of-Use Assets 633005 633005 Operating Lease Liability 644028 644028 X Pt X, Line 2 FIRSTwnc is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Code, however, income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had no income from unrelated business activities in 2023-24 and was, therefore, not required to file Federal Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return). The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest statements are required to be signed by each Board member on an annual basis. The statements affirm that the policy has been read & either that no conflict of interest exists or discloses any such conflict. Pt VI, Line 15a The Executive Directors and staff salaries are determined by the Board based on the amount of grant funding available. Since FIRSTs programs are primarily funded by governmental grants, the Boards approved budget is subject to further review & approval by those agencies to determine acceptable budgeted salaried amounts. Pt VI, Line 18 Forms 990 are available on the IRS website and the websites of many charity watch organizations. Form 1023 is available upon request. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. Pt XI The prior year form 990 was completed before the prior year Review. During the Review process, a $1,580 difference was found related to pledges and grants receivable causing the Other Changes in Net Assets.