Nonprofit · EIN 44-0454800
FUTURES FIRST INC
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, KS 66101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,409,568 | $17,218,088 | -$1,808,520 | $11,317,234 | $1,182,958 | $10,134,276 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $16,523,385 | $15,433,998 | $1,089,387 | $13,143,037 | $1,952,095 | $11,190,942 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,616,357
- of which government grants
- $11,692,558
- Program service revenue
- $235,703
- Investment income
- $490,358
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $262,140
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$14,730
- Other revenue
- $67,150
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $671,145
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $712,665
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,809,483
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,181,942
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,925
- Accounting fees
- $56,588
- Occupancy
- $489,128
- Travel
- $135,461
- Depreciation
- $100,004
- Program services (functional)
- $13,889,930
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,636,967
- Fundraising (functional)
- $691,191
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,143,037
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,317,234
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,182,958
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,134,276
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,560,829
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,552,161
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,847,609
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,286,667
- Gross receipts
- $16,586,191
- Employees
- 143
- Volunteers
- 303
- Year formed
- 1880
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA NETH | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 37.5 | $181,695 | $17,547 |
| JAMES DOYLE | VP OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Officer | 37.5 | $120,338 | $14,579 |
| JEANNINE SHORT | VP OF INNOV/OPERATIONS Officer | 37.5 | $108,621 | $23,641 |
| GINO TAYLOR | VP OF PEOPLE, CULTURE & EQUITY Officer | 37.5 | $103,382 | $22,015 |
| JOCELYN MOURNING | VP OF ADVANCEMENT Officer | 37.5 | $104,694 | $16,153 |
| TONY JACKSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CONSTANT | VICE CHAIR PLANNING & ASSESSMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNESTO MARQUEZ | VICE CHAIR OF HEAD START OVERSIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY FAUGHT | VICE CHAIR-FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY STARNES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICKA DUKER | VICE CHAIR-BOARD DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA THOMAS-RIOS | VICE CHAIR-RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN ELDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA EWING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY HERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS HERMRECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN HERRMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA KRSTULIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY LERNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRETT LOXTERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONICA RAYFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAHEEMA SAMPSON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELVIN SARMIENTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNETTE SHELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| UMA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY WOLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA NETH | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 37.5 | $176,195 | $14,607 |
| JEANNINE SHORT | VP OF INNOV/OPERATIONS Officer | 37.5 | $106,566 | $19,139 |
| JAMES DOYLE | VP OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Officer | 37.5 | $115,358 | $2,028 |
| JOCELYN MOURNING | VP OF ADVANCEMENT Officer | 37.5 | $97,870 | $17,792 |
| GINO TAYLOR | VP OF PEOPLE, CULTURE & EQUITY Officer | 37.5 | $98,239 | $16,304 |
| NICK NASH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON ASH | VICE CHAIR PLANNING/ASSESSMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY JACKSON | VICE CHAIR FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY STARNES | VICE CHAIR OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELIA EWING | VICE CHAIR OF HEAD START OVERSIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA KRSTULIC | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA ANTHONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CONSTANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICKA DUKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN ELDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY FAUGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HEMRECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY LERNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT LOXERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNESTO MARQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA RAYFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAHEEMA SAMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELVIN SARMIENTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT THELEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA THOMAS -RIOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMI WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| UMA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY WOLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 444 MINNESOTA AVE STE 200, KANSAS CITY, KS 66101-2900
- In care of
- % BRANDI WEBB
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAULA NETH, 444 MINNESOTA AVE 200, KANSAS CITY, KS 66101
- Signed the 990
- PAULA NETH, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (913) 342-1110
- Website
- WWW.THEFAMILYCONSERVANCY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- IMPROVING EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION - THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY. BY IMPROVING QUALITY, WE ENSURE ALL CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNRIVALED OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXIST DURING THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF LIFE-A CRITICAL PERIOD FOR COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT FORMS THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND LIFE. IN 2024, WE TRAINED AND PROVIDED COACHING TO OVER 6,000 EARLY EDUCATORS, PROVIDED BUSINESS SUPPORT TO CHILD CARE DIRECTORS AND OWNERS, IMPROVED THE HEALTH AND NUTRITION OF HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN, AND SUPPORTED THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN.Expenses $9,489,125
- BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES - THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY SUPPORTS FAMILIES AS PRIMARY CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS. WHEN FAMILIES RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED, IT STRENGTHENS THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE NURTURING AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. BY OFFERING RESOURCES, REFERRALS, AND EDUCATION, THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY EMPOWERS FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF RAISING CHILDREN, ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND FOSTER HEALTHY PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS. THIS SUPPORT ENABLES PARENTS TO BETTER MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN, PROMOTING OPTIMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024, WE INCREASED ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION BY CREATING MORE AVAILABILITY AND STABILITY OF CHILD CARE PROVIDERS; PROVIDED TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE COSTS TO HELP PARENTS WITH GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT; CONNECTED HUNDREDS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH FREE, HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE; AND PROVIDED HANDS-ON, ONSITE PARENTING EDUCATION TO HUNDREDS OF MARGINALIZED FAMILIES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS.Expenses $3,025,658 · grants $671,146 · revenue $235,703
- BUILDING RESILIENCE - THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY PROVIDES A VITAL LIFELINE FOR FAMILIES, OFFERING THEM A SAFE SPACE TO EXPRESS THEIR EMOTIONS, COPE WITH STRESS, OVERCOME TRAUMA, AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO MANAGE PARENTING CHALLENGES AND SUPPORT HEALTHY CHILDREN. THERAPY AND CASE MANAGEMENT ARE PROVIDED IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH, AND AIM TO MEET FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE BY PROVIDING IN-PERSON, IN-HOME, AND VIRTUAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING. IN 2024, HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN OUR TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS; WE SUPPORTED MOTHERS EXPERIENCING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION WITH IN-HOME COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY; AND PROVIDED OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISES, SUCH AS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, PTSD, AND MORE.Expenses $1,375,147
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 44-0454800
- 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
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,766,524
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,257,327
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,409,568 | $17,218,088 | $11,317,234 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $16,523,385 | $15,433,998 | $13,143,037 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,920,475 | $14,064,680 | $11,442,795 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 44-0454800).
Questions about FUTURES FIRST INC
- What is the EIN of FUTURES FIRST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FUTURES FIRST INC is 44-0454800.
- Is FUTURES FIRST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
- Are donations to FUTURES FIRST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FUTURES FIRST 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 FUTURES FIRST 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 FUTURES FIRST INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FUTURES FIRST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PAULA NETH.
- Who are the officers and directors of FUTURES FIRST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 30 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $181,695 (PAULA NETH, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does FUTURES FIRST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $15,409,568, expenses of $17,218,088 and total assets of $11,317,234 at year end.
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