Nonprofit · EIN 20-1585087
FIRST OPTION CARE INC
Tax-exempt · THOMASVILLE, GA 31758
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $280,061 | $360,878 | -$80,817 | $538,255 | $317,650 | $220,605 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $248,169 | $322,431 | -$74,262 | $615,477 | $314,055 | $301,422 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $358,509 | $313,641 | $44,868 | $713,996 | $338,312 | $375,684 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $237,318
- of which government grants
- $71,012
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,422
- Net rental income
- $19,046
- Net income from fundraising events
- $21,275
- Other revenue
- $40,321
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,767
- Other salaries and wages
- $126,332
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $198,859
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $30,400
- Travel
- $1,694
- Depreciation
- $14,731
- Program services (functional)
- $236,998
- Management and general (functional)
- $87,155
- Fundraising (functional)
- $36,725
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $615,477
- Total assets, end of year
- $538,255
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $317,650
- Net assets, end of year
- $220,605
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $509,870
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $220,605
- Gross receipts
- $291,910
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 21
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGHAN JOHNSON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $55,767 |
| KELLY SMITH | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA THOMAS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER THOMAS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CURNELL HENRY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AILEEN DEVINE | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANA RHODES | Chairman Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR JONATHON LYNCH | Medical Dir. Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA THOMPSON | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGHAN RIDENOUR | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $54,175 |
| ESAU JONES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY SMITH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA THOMAS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER THOMAS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CURNELL HENRY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AILEEN DEVINE | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANA RHODES | VICE CHAIRMAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR JONATHON LYNCH | Medical Dir. Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WESLEY SOWELL | Chairman Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA THOMPSON | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGHAN RIDENOUR | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $49,488 |
| ANGIE DURHAM | Chairwoman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANA RHODES | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERICCA FIGUEROA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS HARRISON | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WESLEY SOWELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA PIKE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CURNELL HENRY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR JONATHON LYNCH | Medical Dir. Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7102, THOMASVILLE, GA 31758-7102
- In care of
- % CRYSTAL SORENSON
- Signed the 990
- DANA RHODES, Chairman
- Phone
- (229) 226-0510
- Website
- WWW.1STOPTION.CARE
- Return prepared by
- Simmons Mills & Simmons PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF FIRST OPTION CARE INC. IS TO PRESENT JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD, TO BRING COMPASSIONATE HELP AND HOPE TO WOMEN AND TEENS WHO ARE UNPREPARED FOR PREGNANCY, TO PRESENT SEXUAL ABSTINENCE AS A POSITIVE LIFESTYLE FOR SINGLES, AND TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALING AND RESTORATION TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN HURT BY ABORTION.
Program accomplishments
- THE MISSION OF FIRST OPTION CARE INC. IS TO PRESENT JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD, TO BRING COMPASSIONATE HELP AND HOPE TO WOMEN AND TEENS WHO ARE UNPREPARED FOR PREGNANCY, TO PRESENT SEXUAL ABSTINENCE AS A POSITIVE LIFESTYLE FOR SINGLES, AND TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALING AND RESTORATION TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN HURT BY ABORTION.Expenses $236,998
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
- 20-1585087
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $538,255
- Income (IRS master file)
- $291,910
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $280,061 | $360,878 | $538,255 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $248,169 | $322,431 | $615,477 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $358,509 | $313,641 | $713,996 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $352,725 | $246,329 | $884,471 | 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 20-1585087).
Questions about FIRST OPTION CARE INC
- What is the EIN of FIRST OPTION CARE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST OPTION CARE INC is 20-1585087.
- Is FIRST OPTION CARE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to FIRST OPTION CARE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIRST OPTION CARE 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 FIRST OPTION CARE 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 FIRST OPTION CARE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIRST OPTION CARE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,767 (MEGHAN JOHNSON, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FIRST OPTION CARE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $280,061, expenses of $360,878 and total assets of $538,255 at year end.
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