Nonprofit · EIN 59-0968249
CHILDREN FIRST INC
Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34234
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,037,092 | $14,990,536 | -$953,444 | $8,780,997 | $2,677,240 | $6,103,757 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,774,568 | $13,840,825 | -$66,257 | $8,830,572 | $1,773,371 | $7,057,201 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,284,637
- of which government grants
- $9,530,947
- Program service revenue
- $935,507
- Investment income
- $77,232
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,729
- Net income from fundraising events
- $726,302
- Other revenue
- $739,716
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $331,662
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,649,923
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,429,321
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $367,693
- Program services (functional)
- $13,090,123
- Management and general (functional)
- $803,360
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,097,053
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,830,572
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,780,997
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,677,240
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,103,757
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,552,565
- Publicly traded securities
- $482,889
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,643,257
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $460,500
- Gross receipts
- $15,311,727
- Employees
- 224
- Volunteers
- 772
- Year formed
- 1961
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Tavill | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $277,754 | $53,908 |
| Jessica Rogers | Highest Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $236,212 | $24,149 |
| Kathleen Sullivan | Highest Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,745 | $11,017 |
| Brigette Davis | Highest Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,242 | $17,870 |
| Meredith Mitchell | Highest Compensated Emp-loyee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,341 | $7,139 |
| Broch Leach | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Moulds | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Cunningham | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Kalikow | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Lieberher | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Monda | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Berman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Hughes | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Stephan | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Elenor Maxheim | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Johnson | Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Suarez | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lisa Giglio | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Stamoulis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Tavill | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $276,904 | $39,086 |
| Jessica Rogers | Highest Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $231,133 | $23,026 |
| Kathleen Sullivan | Highest Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,297 | $10,778 |
| Brigette Davis | Highest Compensated Employee Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,559 | $15,817 |
| Andrea Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Moulds | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Benson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Suarez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Lieberher | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Monda | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Berman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Hughes | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Stephan | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Elenor Maxheim | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brock Leach | Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Ray | Chair Emeritus Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Johnson | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Giglio | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Stamoulis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1723 N ORANGE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34234-8511
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Philip Tavill, 1723 North Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Signed the 990
- Philip Tavill, President & CEO
- Phone
- (941) 953-3877
- Return prepared by
- Fontana CPAS
Mission
Children Firsts mission is: Strengthening children and families by improving the quality of their lives through a comprehensive approach to development, education, health and well-being.
Program accomplishments
- Head Start - Serving at-risk and economically vulnerable families with young children, Head Start is a program tailored for children three to five years of age which provides early education, health, dental, vision, hearing and developmental screenings, and coordination of appropriate therapies to address the individual childs needs. Services also include support for the entire family through family strengthening classes and individual family goal setting to achieve economic self sufficiency. 262 children were served during the 2024 calendar year (for the 2023-24 academic year - 172 children were served from Jan - June; 90 additional children were enrolled from August - December). This is an unduplicated count. Program of Excellence designation renewal obtained in 2024 designating Children First amongst the top 1% of Head Start / Early Head Start programs nationwide.Expenses $3,778,325
- Early Head Start - Also serving at-risk and economically vulnerable families with very young children, Early Head Start is a program designed for expectant families and their children, birth to three years of age. Following the comprehensive Head Start model, program provides children and families with a wide array of early childhood development, health, and support services. 276 children were served during the 2024 calendar year (for the 2023/24 academic year - 196 children were served from Jan - June; 80 additional children were enrolled from August - December). This is an unduplicated count. Program of Excellence designation renewal obtained in 2024.Expenses $6,226,608
- Early Childhood Education - The Early Childhood Education program is based on the Head Start/Early Head Start model This program is for children six weeks to five years of age. The children and families receive high quality services and are provided very significant scholarship support. In addition to the 14 full time Early Childhood Education clients, Children First served 76 children in extended before and after care programs on average each month. The summer learning program served 223 children (duplicated count), which includes children who were served during the school year in Head Start or Early Head Start programs in 2024.Expenses $1,961,838
- Families First Initiative - This comprehensive family strengthening program offers a variety of services focusing on family strengthening, engagement and enrichment programs. $xx,xxx Other Program Services - $xxx,xxx Families First Institute Summary of Classes and Activities January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024: Nurturing Dads Class - 2 series of classes, Job Skills Training Class - 2 series of classes, Budgeting & Family Finances - 4 series of classes, Positive Solutions For Families - 4 series of classes, Circle of Security - 6 series of classes, ESOL English for Speakers of Other languages - 10 series of classes,Expenses $1,123,352
- Self-Care Course - 4 series of classes and 13 single session workshops on a variety of topics including dietary fitness, continuing education and employment guidance.0
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 | Not 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
- 59-0968249
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B210)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,780,997
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,311,727
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,774,568 | $13,840,825 | $8,830,572 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $13,052,008 | $13,043,095 | $8,946,410 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about CHILDREN FIRST INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDREN FIRST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDREN FIRST INC is 59-0968249.
- Is CHILDREN FIRST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to CHILDREN FIRST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDREN 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 CHILDREN FIRST INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDREN 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 CHILDREN FIRST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Philip Tavill.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDREN FIRST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $277,754 (Philip Tavill, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILDREN FIRST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $14,037,092, expenses of $14,990,536 and total assets of $8,780,997 at year end.
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