FIRST IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

3109 UNIVERSITY DR STE 100, DURHAM, NC 27707-3780

In care of

% BETSY MACMICHAEL

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

KATHRYN BUNN, 3109 University Drive 100, Durham, NC 277073779

Signed the 990

KATHRYN BUNN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(984) 327-4227

Website

www.fifnc.org

Return prepared by

Stancil PC

Mission

First In Families of North Carolina (FIFNC) is a catalyst for people with disabilities and their families in NC to meet their self-defined needs by leveraging relationships and resources, and encouraging reciprocity in their communities. 2,542 short and long-term goals were met for 1,846 families impacted by IDD (Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities), Traumatic Brain Injury, Mental Health or Substance Abuse Disorder assisted statewide during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of these 1,846 families, 49% (899) were never previously served by FIFNC. 152 private NC businesses provided discounts on goods or services requested by families.

Program accomplishments

• All the FIF local Chapters help people with developmental and other disabilities to create the lives they aspire to now and for the future. Families or individuals apply for assistance to meet a short-term or long-term goal or obtain needed goods or services. Most of those assisted do not receive formal services; 1,503 families [or 81%] this year did not get help through the Medicaid waiver. In FY 25 the total Value of Direct Support to families through all thirteen local FIF chapters was $1,086,173, comprised of $600,449 in state funding, $68,562 from private businesses (discounts and donations), $80,871 from grassroots fundraisers by Chapter Leadership Teams, $178,070 from local grants, and $158,221 worth of donated goods provided to families.Families are offered opportunities to give back to other families at the time they apply for assistance or later on; reciprocity by families served ("gave back") for FY 25 was: 34 families donated goods; 102 families donated time, and 2 families donated money. FIF partners with the business community and other families previously served, to meet the need of the applicant at the lowest possible cost. Through such assistance, the need is met, and public awareness is developed as well. Each Chapter is governed by a grassroots local Chapter Leadership Team comprised of people with disabilities, their family members, and invested community members. Requests fulfilled fall into and are measured within 37 categories of support, for example, Adaptive Equipment and Parts, Sensory Support, Camp, or Assistive Technology. Requests are met through the matching of public funding with additional support from private local businesses, foundations, or private citizens. The Central Carolina, Cumberland, Johnston, Mecklenburg, and Wake chapters met 1,267 requests from 796 families last year, including 351 of whom were completely new to FIF (never previously assisted). This is an increase of 16% of met requests.
  Expenses $604,124 · grants $324,356 · revenue $7,551
• The Statewide Cross-Area Special Program includes the Quality Assurance and Technical Assistance program (QATA), the Lifeline Project, and the Lifetime Connections program. QATA provides oversight and guidance, technical assistance, strategic planning, maintenance of strong management teams, new staff training, an annual assessment through Core Indicators of Chapter Health, and a comprehensive family support database to all 13 FIF Chapters statewide, including the 11 managed directly by FIFNC. This assistance ensures high-quality, customer-led family support and adherence to the FIF model. QATA support in FY25 included 10 on-site Chapter visits to meet with staff and management teams (policy-setting group), Nine All Chapter Staff (including affiliate chapters) videoconferences, 358 one-to-one Technical Assistance requests resolved, and 6 chapter staff training events. All Chapters scored over 80% on Core Indicators of Chapter Health (benchmark is 75% of the chapters scoring over 80%).
  Expenses $416,521 · grants $223,631 · revenue $5,206
• The Blue Ridge, Five County, Triad, and Southern Piedmont Chapters funded through Vaya LME/MCO assisted 401 families last year, fulfilling 457 requests. 217 of these families were completely new to First In Families. These four Chapters assisted residents across 32 counties.
  Expenses $383,338 · grants $205,815 · revenue $4,791
• FIF receives funding from NC DMH to operate the FIF- Eastern NC chapter, covering 17 counties in the Northeast and 11 counties in the Southeast.
  Expenses $217,937 · grants $117,011 · revenue $2,724
• The Partners LME/MCO catchment area includes the Foothills chapter, and a few counties each in our Southern Piedmont and Triad chapters. Partners assisted 211 families last year, fulfilling 257 requests. These three Chapters assisted residents across 15 counties. Sandhills Chapter (funding administered through Alliance) assisted 83 families last year, fulfilling 123 requests. 22 of these families were completely new to First In Families. This Chapter assisted residents across nine counties. Eastern North Carolina chapter (funding administered through Alliance) assisted 241 families, fulfilling 241 requests in 28 counties.Amongst total families supported, 63 families in 21 counties across the state were assisted through by our Partners in Care grant initiative a partnership to provide enhanced system navigation and advocacy opportunities to families experiencing transition related stress.
  Expenses $443,541 · grants $238,139 · revenue $5,541
• Lifetime Connections provides future planning support to families who are planning for their child's or sibling's well-being when they are no longer able to provide the support and advocacy needed for successful community life. This includes two core services, Future Planning meetings, and a Personal Network for each member family. Families are assisted to put a comprehensive plan in place, including will(s), special needs trust, and letter of intent, and to develop Personal Networks for current (and future) quality of life and peace of mind. Lifetime Connections has 27 active volunteers who support Personal Networks for 10 member families in 4 counties. These volunteers provide advice, goal-setting, and friendship.
  Expenses $44,740 · grants $24,022 · revenue $559

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.

IRS record

EIN

46-0471896

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

2003

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P80)

Assets (IRS master file)

$1,368,376

Income (IRS master file)

$2,483,072

Filing history

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 46-0471896).

Questions about FIRST IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA

What is the EIN of FIRST IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA?

The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA is 46-0471896.

Is FIRST IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.

Are donations to FIRST IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does FIRST IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHRYN BUNN.

Who are the officers and directors of FIRST IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,698 (BETSY MACMICHAEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does FIRST IN FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,476,708, expenses of $2,431,701 and total assets of $1,368,376 at year end.

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