2026-06-09T13:30:21-05:00 2025-12-31 621093134 JOHNSON MURPHEY & WRIGHT PC 301 NORTH MARKET STREET CHATTANOOGA TN 37405 990 2025-01-01 621678048 FIRST THINGS FIRST INC FIRS 4232675383 1427 WILLIAMS STREET CHATTANOOGA TN 37408 LAUREN HALL PRESIDENT AND CEO 4232675383 2026-06-09 1 MARIANNE HART CPA P01217461 4237561170 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LAUREN HALL 1427 WILLIAMS STREET CHATTANOOGA TN 37408 1432758 0 X WWW.FIRSTTHINGS.ORG X 1997 TN TO PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT GUIDE PEOPLE IN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS SO THEY CAN LIVE BETTER LIVES. 20 18 18 30 0 0 1527465 1421468 6172 1823 25 6450 -22695 -91865 1510967 1337876 12252 21619 0 0 760467 935872 0 0 110537 383649 461934 1156368 1419425 354599 -81549 494622 317319 159562 63808 335060 253511 X 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. 0 1 191794 2307 4840 MARRIAGE INITIATIVE - THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES EDUCATION AND COACHING. THE PURPOSE IS TO EMPOWER COUPLES WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO INCREASE MENTAL HEALTH. 232725 8183 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. 543057 11129 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. 46323 CROSS-CUTTING INITIATIVE 31826 COMMUNICATIONS 78149 1045725 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 TN X HHM BOOKKEEPING SOLUTIONS 4237087700 1200 MARKET STREET CHATTANOOGA TN 37402 DAWN ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LORNA DURRANT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRENT FAULK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANA FAULK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAUREN HALL PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00 X X 114649 0 0 EL LAGUTIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER LAGUTIN CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 EMILY RAMSEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN LUSK TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFFREY MADDUX DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY MADDUX DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MITCHELL QUALLS SECRETARY AND VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS 40.00 X X 82554 0 0 PATRICIA RUSSELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PETER SERODINO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIANNA SERODINO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AUDREY SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN SPLETZER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIRK STEHR PAST CHAIR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GERALD WARE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DANNIS WEATHERSBY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 197203 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 70570 137478 418009 795411 1421468 EVENT SUPPORTING PROD 624100 1823 1823 1823 6450 6450 0 137478 94882 -94882 -94882 CREDIT CARD REWARDS 624100 3002 3002 15 15 3017 1337876 4840 0 -88432 21619 21619 197203 163679 11832 21692 669406 557909 36305 75192 1253 1253 68010 52602 8335 7073 4799 4799 42058 45 42013 84037 69237 14800 47127 26363 20210 554 54499 31845 21648 1006 85533 14999 70534 4460 3630 807 23 34167 33895 272 4527 3234 647 646 16286 749 15537 EVENTS 75642 63752 8029 3861 GENERAL ASSISTANCE 110 110 8689 2167 6032 490 1419425 1045725 263163 110537 243247 23279 160105 203148 51516 52784 18075 86603 34709 4667 4667 494622 317319 78530 39438 81032 24370 159562 63808 X 335060 253511 335060 253511 494622 317319 -81549 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1199519 1450997 1134714 1527465 1421468 6734163 1199519 1450997 1134714 1527465 1421468 6734163 1703368 5030795 62 21 15 25 6450 6573 6740736 332849 0.74630 0.74010 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 28951 18075 10876 23833 23833 34709 LEASE LIABILITY 24370 24370 X 1432758 0 1432758 -94882 -94882 1337876 1514307 94882 94882 1419425 0 1419425 PART X, LINE 2: THE ENTITY ACCOUNTS FOR THE EFFECT OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS BASED ON A MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THRESHOLD OF THE RECOGNITION OF THE TAX POSITION BEING SUSTAINED BASED ON THE MERITS OF THE POSITION UNDER EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY. IF A TAX POSITION IS DEEMED TO BE UNCERTAIN, THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFIT IS ESTIMATED BASED ON A PROBABILITY ASSESSMENT. TAX POSITIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND DETERMINATION OF WHETHER INCOME IS SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX. THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT YEAR-END. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -94,882. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 94,882. SIGNATURE EVENT 137478 137478 10186 84696 137478 137478 10186 84696 94882 -94882 1 COUNSELING AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE (BUS PASSES, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, WORK CLOTHES, ETC)- NO INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED OVER $5,000 IN ASSISTANCE. 68 21619 BOOK VALUE - CASH PART I, LINE 2: FUNDS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO VENDORS FOR ITEMS SUCH AS RENT ASSISTANCE, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS, TRANSPORTATION PASSES, OR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN GIFT CARDS FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION THAT ARE FOR SPECIFIC RETAILERS. THOSE ITEMS ARE FOR USE BY THE PARTICIPANT TO PURCHASE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FOOD. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 THE EPIC DADS PROGRAM EXPANDED FROM ONE BIWEEKLY CLASS TO 4 WEEKLY CLASSES DUE TO A GRANT OPPORTUNITY. COACHING ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED IN ALL PROGRAMS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THE FOLLOWING DIRECTORS ARE MARRIED COUPLES: BRENT & ANA FAULK EL & JENNIFER LAGUTIN JEFFREY & EMILY MADDUX PETER & BRIANNA SERODINO FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO FILL OUT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST PAPERWORK YEARLY. IT IS MONITORED THROUGH ANNUAL UPDATES. IF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL ADDRESS THEM. ALL IS DOCUMENTED IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORTS WHAT OTHER BOARDS THEY SERVE ON TO ENSURE NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS INCLUDED IN THE HANDBOOK FOR STAFF. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD USES A FORMAL REVIEW PROCESS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR TOP MANAGEMENT, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED USING AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN AND EXAMINATION OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN THE SOUTHEAST. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES CEO SALARY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL POLICIES OF THE ORGANIZATION, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS,FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE KEPT AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT, AT THE LEADING OF THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.