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Nonprofit · EIN 86-2193527

FIRST STEPS TO HEAL

Tax-exempt · CHAPPAQUA, NY 10514

Financials

$1.7M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRST STEPS TO HEAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
February 28, 2025990$1,723,540$1,321,865$401,675$549,762$125,608$424,154
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,723,436
of which government grants
$1,716,347
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$104
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$189,000
Other salaries and wages
$119,348
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$323,642
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$39,412
Program services (functional)
$1,103,961
Management and general (functional)
$163,294
Fundraising (functional)
$54,610

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$64,383
Total assets, end of year
$549,762
Total liabilities, end of year
$125,608
Net assets, end of year
$424,154
Land, buildings and equipment
$103,831
Net assets without donor restrictions
$424,154
Gross receipts
$1,723,540
Employees
6
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
NY

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 February 28, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jaquetta JenkinsExecutive Director
Key employee
35$189,000
Althema GoodsonTreasurer
Trustee or director
5$0
Ayana WoodsPresident
Officer
5$0
Melveria WilliamsSecretary
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
480 BEDFORD ROAD, CHAPPAQUA, NY 10514-1715
In care of
% JAQUETTA JENKINS
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
16109 Town Green Drive, Elmsford NY 10523
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Jaquetta Jenkins, 16109 Town Green Drive, Elmsford NY 10523
Signed the 990
JAQUETTA JENKINS, Executive Director
Phone
(914) 373-2488
Return prepared by
Checkley and Associates Accounting

Mission

First Steps To Heals mission is to provide immediate access to safe shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors and their children who need to escape a violent situation while empowering them to rebuild their lives and regain their independence.

990 for the year ended February 28, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • First Steps To Heals mission is to provide immediate access to safe shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors and their children who need to escape a violent situation while empowering them to rebuild their lives and regain their independence. We are committed to offering survivor-focused advocacy, easy-to-navigate resources, and healing supportive services that fosters hope in every family we serve. We envision a world where every DV Survivor can access life-saving shelter, essential services/resources, and opportunities they need to heal and thrive.
    Expenses $1,103,961

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 February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025February 28, 2026July 15, 2026Not on file
2024February 28, 2025July 15, 2025990 on file
2023February 29, 2024July 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-2193527
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
2021
Accounting year ends
February
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P62)
Assets (IRS master file)
$549,762
Income (IRS master file)
$1,723,540

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990February 2025–––IRS
990February 2024–––IRS
990February 2023$297,685$277,945$95,879IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Jaquetta Jenkins
February 28, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 FIRST STEPS TO HEAL

What is the EIN of FIRST STEPS TO HEAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST STEPS TO HEAL is 86-2193527.
Is FIRST STEPS TO HEAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to FIRST STEPS TO HEAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIRST STEPS TO HEAL 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 STEPS TO HEAL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending February 28, 2026) is due July 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FIRST STEPS TO HEAL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FIRST STEPS TO HEAL?
The 990-N for 2021 names Jaquetta Jenkins.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRST STEPS TO HEAL?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,000 (Jaquetta Jenkins, Executive Director).
How much revenue does FIRST STEPS TO HEAL have?
On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,723,540, expenses of $1,321,865 and total assets of $549,762 at year end.

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