Nonprofit · EIN 14-1763863
FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 12932
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,901,921 | $2,964,215 | -$62,294 | $2,363,878 | $186,306 | $2,177,572 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,012,763 | $2,987,520 | $25,243 | $2,258,581 | $163,357 | $2,095,224 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,083,057 | $2,981,250 | $101,807 | $2,283,804 | $173,620 | $2,110,184 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $667,318
- of which government grants
- $547,491
- Program service revenue
- $2,187,207
- Investment income
- $37,296
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,348
- Net income from gaming
- $10,100
- Other revenue
- $10,100
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $191,243
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,651,166
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,217,912
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $67
- Accounting fees
- $71,325
- Occupancy
- $191,096
- Travel
- $126,284
- Depreciation
- $17,022
- Program services (functional)
- $2,577,676
- Management and general (functional)
- $278,247
- Fundraising (functional)
- $108,292
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,258,581
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,363,878
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $186,306
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,177,572
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $174,572
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,020,811
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,173,070
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,502
- Gross receipts
- $2,956,435
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE CASWELL | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $111,228 | $16,540 |
| PAUL PULSIFER | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Officer | 40 | $68,558 | $17,801 |
| MALINDA CHAPMAN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN HUSSLEIN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY BROGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON COOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE REASER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| WINKY THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN MOYNAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA CULLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL PREVOST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY QUAYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE CASWELL | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $109,346 |
| SHARON COOK | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| WINKY THOMAS | BOARD Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| KIP THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| MAUREEN MOYNAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| BARRY BROGAN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| KAREN ASHLINE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| MALINDA CHAPMAN | co-chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| SUE REASOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| JO ANN HUSSLEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| KEN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| DEBBIE GIANELLA | BOARD Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| HILLARY STRANSKY | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| DEBRA CULLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE CASWELL | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,000 |
| SHARON COOK | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| WINKY THOMAS | BOARD Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| KIP THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| MAUREEN MOYNAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| KAREN ASHLINE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| MALINDA CHAPMAN | co-chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| SUE REASOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| JO ANN HUSSLEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| KEN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| HILLARY STRANSKY | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| DEBRA CULLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 565, ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 12932-0565
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOANNE CASWELL, PO BOX 565, ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 12932
- Signed the 990
- JOANNE CASWELL, CEO
- Phone
- (518) 873-9544
- Website
- FAMILIESFIRSTESSEX.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRYANS & GRAMUGLIA CPAS LLC
Mission
TO UTILIZE FAMILIES' STRENGTHS, WHILE PROVIDING SERVICES DESIGNED TO EMPOWER, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATE FAMILIES, SO THEY CAN LIVE IN HEALTHY INTERDEPENDENCE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT - HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT IS A CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICE MODEL WHEREBY ALL OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S CAREGIVERS COMMUNICATE WITH ONE ANOTHER SO THAT ALL OF A PATIENT'S NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED IN A COMPREHENSIVE MANNER. THIS IS DONE PRIMARILY THROUGH A "CARE MANAGER" WHO OVERSEES AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO ALL OF THE SERVICES AN INDIVIDUAL NEEDS TO ASSURE THAT THEY RECEIVE EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO STAY HEALTHY, OUT OF THE EMERGENCY ROOM, AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. HEALTH RECORDS ARE SHARED AMONG PROVIDERS SO THAT SERVICES ARE NOT DUPLICATED OR NEGLECTED.Expenses $1,203,902 · revenue $1,154,018
- MEDICAID MANAGED CARE - PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH UNDER AGE 21, DELIVERED IN HOME AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED AND FAMILY-DRIVEN, FOCUSING ON EARLY INTERVENTION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY SUPPORTS TO IMPROVE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND OVERALL FUNCTIONING. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS WHILE HELPING PREVENT HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE AND OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENTS.Expenses $865,175 · revenue $1,033,189
- AID TO LOCALITIES - PROVIDES A RANGE OF STRUCTURED, STRENGTH-BASED SUPPORTS TO FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY TRAINED FAMILY PEER ADVOCATES AND FOCUS ON BUILDING CAREGIVER SKILLS, PROMOTING SELF-ADVOCACY, AND CONNECTING FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED AND GROUP SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY CAPACITY, IMPROVE CHILD OUTCOMES, AND SUPPORT STABILITY IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY.Expenses $508,599
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1763863
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P460)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,363,878
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,956,435
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,901,921 | $2,964,215 | $2,363,878 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,012,763 | $2,987,520 | $2,258,581 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,083,057 | $2,981,250 | $2,283,804 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,735,731 | $2,568,745 | $2,273,095 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 14-1763863).
Questions about FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC is 14-1763863.
- Is FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOANNE CASWELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,228 (JOANNE CASWELL, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does FAMILIES FIRST IN ESSEX COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,901,921, expenses of $2,964,215 and total assets of $2,363,878 at year end.
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