Nonprofit · EIN 75-2067421
FIRST3YEARS
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $655,809 | $1,092,561 | -$436,752 | $641,311 | $53,759 | $587,552 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,401,042 | $1,673,667 | -$272,625 | $1,066,316 | $42,012 | $1,024,304 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,637,432 | $1,787,515 | -$150,083 | $1,395,776 | $98,847 | $1,296,929 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $603,073
- of which government grants
- $138,943
- Membership dues
- $58,710
- Program service revenue
- $37,767
- Investment income
- $14,969
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,285
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $92,659
- Other salaries and wages
- $720,723
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $913,180
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $3,954
- Travel
- $14,285
- Program services (functional)
- $921,485
- Management and general (functional)
- $120,181
- Fundraising (functional)
- $50,895
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,066,316
- Total assets, end of year
- $641,311
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,759
- Net assets, end of year
- $587,552
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $436,896
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $150,656
- Gross receipts
- $655,809
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA MYLIUS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $90,532 | $2,127 |
| STEVEN DOW | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KIEFER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHONTAY OLSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL SHARP | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY DIFABIO-BORTHICK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUTUMN BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAH BERRY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEONTE J ALEXANDER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE DIAZ-CLARK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEANOR FRAME | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KALLIE L BENES-THRU 122024 | CEO Officer | 40 | $110,766 | $6,535 |
| MEIGHAN GIRGUS VAFA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE KANE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARANYA KUMAR-THRU 122024 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL SHARP | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY YAU | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDOLYN POPE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAH BERRY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEONTE J ALEXANDER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE DIAZ-FROM 122024 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIRA PLASCENCIA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEANOR FRAME | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA MYLIUS-FROM 122024 | INTERIM CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KALLIE L BENES | CEO Officer | 40 | $120,667 | $6,547 |
| ASHLEY BORTHICK-THRU 1023 | COO Officer | 40 | $62,780 | $20,662 |
| MEIGHAN GIRGUS VAFA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE KANE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARANYA KUMAR | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL SHARP | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY YAU | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDOLYN POPE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIRA PLASCENCIA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEANOR FRAME | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6119 GREENVILLE AVE PMB 194, DALLAS, TX 75206-1910
- In care of
- % %
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ALEXANDRA MYLIUS, 6119 GREENVILLE AVE PMB 194, DALLAS, TX 75206
- Signed the 990
- ALEXANDRA MYLIUS, Executive Director
- Phone
- (972) 310-4097
- Website
- FIRST3YEARSTX.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
FIRST3YEARS NURTURES EARLY RELATIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN TEXAS. WORKING IN DEEP COLLABORATION WITH CAREGIVERS, PARENTS, AND PROFESSIONALS STATEWIDE, WE CULTIVATE STRONG EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS, EDUCATE OUR WORKFORCE, AND ADVANCE BEST PRACTICES.
Program accomplishments
- SAFE BABIES IS A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH THAT CREATES A HEALING-CENTERED ECOSYSTEM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA AND NEGLECT. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH CHILD WELFARE AND OTHER EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS TO IMPLEMENT DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND, TRAUMA-INFORMED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PRACTICES THAT PRIORITIZE EARLY RELATIONSHIPS, WELL-BEING, AND PERMANENCY.IN 2025, SAFE BABIES PROVIDED COORDINATED, RELATIONSHIP-BASED SERVICES TO 267 INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND DELIVERED TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING TO 252 CHILD WELFARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS ACROSS PARTICIPATING COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO CONVENED CROSS-SYSTEM PARTNERS TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATIVE CARE FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINED CONTINUITY OF SERVICES DURING A LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AND EXPANDED SYSTEM ENGAGEMENT THROUGH STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION AND STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES.Expenses $425,211 · grants $2,538
- FIRST3YEARS ADVANCES LOCAL AND STATEWIDE AWARENESS EFFORTS TO PROMOTE EARLY RELATIONAL HEALTH AND ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT DURING THE EARLIEST YEARS OF LIFE. THROUGH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EVENTS, CROSS-SECTOR COALITIONS, AND FAMILY-FACING MESSAGING, WE ELEVATE THE IMPORTANCE OF EVERYDAY CAREGIVER-CHILD INTERACTIONS AND CONNECT FAMILIES TO DEVELOPMENTAL INFORMATION AND LOCAL SUPPORTS.IN 2025, BABY DAY SERVED 2,566 ATTENDEES THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS ACROSS TEXAS. BABIES IN BAYTOWN ENGAGED 29 PARENT LEADERS TO SUPPORT A MORE EQUITABLE AND CONNECTED EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM. THE HOUSTON INFANT TODDLER COALITION CONVENED 99 CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERS TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AND EXPAND ACCESS TO POSITIVE EARLY EXPERIENCES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. LANTERN (FKA. BRIGHT BY TEXT) REACHED 10,733 ADULT SUBSCRIBERS WITH FREE, EVIDENCE-INFORMED DEVELOPMENTAL TIPS, RESOURCES, AND LOCAL SERVICE CONNECTIONS.Expenses $259,386 · grants $10,747
- OUR AIM IS TO EMPOWER A COMMUNITY THAT IS PREPARED TO CARE FOR AND NURTURE CHILDREN. WE ENSURE THAT CAREGIVERS AND ENGAGED STAKEHOLDER SYSTEMS HAVE ACCESS TO CURRENT RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES ON INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH (IECMH) AND EARLY RELATIONAL HEALTH. WE PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS, CAREGIVERS, AND PARENTS WITH EFFECTIVE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES THAT FOSTER HEALTHY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. FIRST3YEARS IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF THE INFANT MENTAL HEALTH ENDORSEMENT FOR PROFESSIONALS IN TEXAS. ENDORSEMENT IS BASED ON A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF COMPETENCIES THAT DEFINE BEST PRACTICE AND GUIDE AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, RELATIONSHIP-BASED PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.IN 2025, 139 PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS AND REFLECTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES, 72 PROFESSIONALS WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE ENDORSEMENT PATHWAY, AND 975 INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED THROUGH MEMBERSHIP AS AN ONGOING PROFESSIONAL HOME THAT FOSTERS PEER CONNECTION AND WORKFORCE WELLNESS. THESE EFFORTS STRENGTHENED THE IECMH WORKFORCE AND EXPANDED ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, RELATIONSHIP-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES STATEWIDE.Expenses $236,888 · revenue $37,767
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
- 75-2067421
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $641,311
- Income (IRS master file)
- $655,809
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $655,809 | $1,092,561 | $641,311 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,401,042 | $1,673,667 | $1,066,316 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,637,432 | $1,787,515 | $1,395,776 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $915,769 | $1,702,273 | $1,553,439 | 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 75-2067421).
Questions about FIRST3YEARS
- What is the EIN of FIRST3YEARS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST3YEARS is 75-2067421.
- Is FIRST3YEARS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to FIRST3YEARS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIRST3YEARS 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 FIRST3YEARS 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 FIRST3YEARS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FIRST3YEARS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALEXANDRA MYLIUS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIRST3YEARS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,532 (ALEXANDRA MYLIUS, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FIRST3YEARS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $655,809, expenses of $1,092,561 and total assets of $641,311 at year end.
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