Nonprofit · EIN 23-6438144
FIRST UP
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,653,064 | $5,265,061 | -$2,611,997 | $8,484,113 | $1,116,563 | $7,367,550 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,338,275 | $5,081,445 | $256,830 | $10,545,000 | $937,761 | $9,607,239 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,073,669
- of which government grants
- $40,000
- Program service revenue
- $279,596
- Investment income
- $231,221
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $78,967
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$7,479
- Other revenue
- $68,578
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $59,698
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $174,661
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,528,146
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,409,922
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $750
- Accounting fees
- $67,452
- Occupancy
- $174,832
- Travel
- $94,679
- Program services (functional)
- $4,137,836
- Management and general (functional)
- $747,108
- Fundraising (functional)
- $380,117
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,545,000
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,484,113
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,116,563
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,367,550
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,059,312
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,303,277
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,064,273
- Gross receipts
- $4,627,013
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Austin | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $150,000 | $18,999 |
| Michelle Taglialetela | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Cribbs | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Cianchetta | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Miner | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Cafferky | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaime Lokoff | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cherie Crosby-Weeks | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Terrell Grier | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Maddy Rovinsky | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Wargo | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robyn Younger | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Marks | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Zakiyyah Boone | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Wong | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Plummer | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Tiffany Bias | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Bruce Fishberg | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Austin | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $134,438 | $18,336 |
| Michelle Taglialetela | President Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Cianchetta | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Miner | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Cafferky | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaime Lokoff | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cherie Crosby-Weeks | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Terrell Grier | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Maddy Rovinsky | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Wargo | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robyn Younger | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Deb Green | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Antonia Singleton | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Marks | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Zakiyyah Boone | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Wong | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Dumont | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| James Plummer | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Bias | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1608 WALNUT ST STE 300, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-5423
- In care of
- % CAROL AUSTIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CAROL AUSTIN, 1608 WALNUT STREET 300, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- Signed the 990
- Ray Coxe, Director of Finance
- Phone
- (215) 893-0130
- Website
- WWW.firstup.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC
Mission
WE EMPOWER AND EQUIP EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS, FAMILIES, AND OTHER ADULTS INFLUENTIAL IN YOUNG CHILDREN'S LIVES THROUGH TRAINING, COACHING AND ADVOCATING TO POSITIVELY IMPACT EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - FIRST UP PROVIDES TRAINING AND COACHING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS SEEKING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR SERVICES. SINCE 1995, FIRST UP HAS ASSISTED OVER 400 CHILD CENTERS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES IN REACHING STATE (KEYSTONE STARS) OR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION (NAEYC OR NAFCC) STANDARDS. FIRST UP ALSO OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDIT BEARING COURSE WORK FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING TO UPGRADE THEIR PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS.Expenses $3,150,413 · grants $57,500 · revenue $190,951
- PUBLIC POLICY - FIRST UP WORKS TO EXPAND PENNSYLVANIA'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY CHILD CARE INITIATIVES, WHICH ARE CRITICAL TO THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN, PARTICULARLY THOSE AT RISK FROM THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY. FIRST UP BUILDS CAPACITY AMONG CHILD CARE STAFF FOR LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY AND BUILDS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF INVESTING IN HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION.Expenses $728,117 · grants $2,198
- Annual Conference - For more than 30 years, First Up has sponsored a professional development conference for the Early Childhood Community in the region. The conference includes presentations by local and national experts in early childhood education. With over 400 attendees, early childhood practitioners can earn PA Act 48, PA Keys, Keystone Stars and Social Work credits by attending the conference.Expenses $259,306 · revenue $88,645
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-6438144
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,484,113
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,627,013
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,653,064 | $5,265,061 | $8,484,113 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,338,275 | $5,081,445 | $10,545,000 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,407,605 | $5,114,582 | $10,598,728 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,412,446 | $4,497,369 | $5,473,150 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 23-6438144).
Questions about FIRST UP
- What is the EIN of FIRST UP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST UP is 23-6438144.
- Is FIRST UP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to FIRST UP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIRST UP 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 UP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIRST UP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FIRST UP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CAROL AUSTIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIRST UP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,000 (Carol Austin, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FIRST UP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,653,064, expenses of $5,265,061 and total assets of $8,484,113 at year end.
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