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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by FUTURES FIRST INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$15,409,568
Total expenses
$17,218,088
Contributions and grants received
$14,616,357
Grants paid
$671,145
Program service revenue
$235,703
Investment income
$490,358
Other revenue
$67,150
Total assets, end of year
$11,317,234
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,182,958
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$10,134,276
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$13,889,930
Management and general expenses
$2,636,967
Fundraising expenses
$691,191
Program service expenses (Part III)
$13,889,930

Program services were 80.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $657,699

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $170,828

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $11,692,558

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,095,272

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CHILD & ELDER CARE

    total $200,578 · related or exempt $200,578

  • 2b · Program service revenue: COUNSELING

    total $35,125 · related or exempt $35,125

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $228,218 · excluded $228,218

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $1,203,985 · other assets $195,718

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $1,116,563 · other assets $21,000

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $87,422 · other assets $174,718

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $262,140 · excluded $262,140

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $24,330

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $170,828

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $39,060

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$14,730 · excluded -$14,730

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME

    total $81,880 · excluded $81,880

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $81,880

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $306,293 · program services $306,293

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $364,852 · program services $364,852

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $712,665 · program services $550,440 · management and general $115,004 · fundraising $47,221

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $5,809,483 · program services $4,432,231 · management and general $989,405 · fundraising $387,847

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $260,817 · program services $187,949 · management and general $53,113 · fundraising $19,755

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $925,945 · program services $747,776 · management and general $131,820 · fundraising $46,349

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $473,032 · program services $356,271 · management and general $84,940 · fundraising $31,821

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $9,925 · program services $708 · management and general $9,217

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $56,588 · program services $39,818 · management and general $13,963 · fundraising $2,807

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $565 · management and general $565

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $32,369 · management and general $32,369

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $5,909,892 · program services $5,423,875 · management and general $450,977 · fundraising $35,040

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $3,682 · program services $3,117 · management and general $140 · fundraising $425

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $809,070 · program services $675,200 · management and general $59,678 · fundraising $74,192

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $270,217 · program services $183,737 · management and general $74,777 · fundraising $11,703

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $489,128 · program services $277,228 · management and general $191,722 · fundraising $20,178

  • 17 · Travel

    total $135,461 · program services $128,464 · management and general $5,164 · fundraising $1,833

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $137,317 · program services $131,425 · management and general $4,828 · fundraising $1,064

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $100,004 · management and general $100,004

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $55,002 · program services $44,873 · management and general $7,036 · fundraising $3,093

  • 24a · Other expenses: MISC EXPENSE

    total $327,570 · program services $11,719 · management and general $309,498 · fundraising $6,353

  • 24b · Other expenses: ORGANIZATION DUES

    total $28,211 · program services $23,954 · management and general $2,747 · fundraising $1,510

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $675 · end of year $857

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,632,496 · end of year $786,660

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,532,720 · end of year $2,206,445

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $77,608 · end of year $72,395

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $130,633 · end of year $34,675

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $2,069,207

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $508,378

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,603,540 · end of year $1,560,829

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $4,420,014 · end of year $4,552,161

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,745,351 · end of year $2,103,212

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,492,705 · end of year $974,514

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $12,810 · end of year $50,596

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $446,580 · end of year $157,848

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,189,831 · end of year $6,847,609

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $4,001,111 · end of year $3,286,667

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY HELPS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS. SEE SCHEDULE O. TFC BELIEVES THAT EVERY CHILD CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WHEN WE INVEST IN THEM AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM. THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF A CHILD'S LIFE CAN DETERMINE EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE, HEALTH OUTCOMES, SCHOOL READINESS, AND FUTURE CAREER SUCCESS. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES, REFERRALS, AND EDUCATION THAT EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ADDRESS THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS; WE PROVIDE TRAINING AND COACHING TO SUPPORT EDUCATORS AND EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF THE EARLY EDUCATION WORKFORCE; AND WE PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS DEVELOP RESILIENCE.

  • 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

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Tony Jackson

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Chris Constant

    VICE CHAIR PLANNING & ASSESSMENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ernesto Marquez

    VICE CHAIR OF HEAD START OVERSIGHT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jenny Faught

    VICE CHAIR-FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Courtney Starnes

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ericka Duker

    VICE CHAIR-BOARD DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Anna Thomas-Rios

    VICE CHAIR-RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ashley Daniels

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Megan Elder

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Angela Ewing

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kimberly Herman

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Chris Hermreck

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Brian Herrmann

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Anna Krstulic

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Larry Lerner

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Brett Loxterman

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jennifer Miller

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jon Porter

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Monica Rayford

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jacqueline Rodriguez

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Raheema Sampson

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Melvin Sarmiento

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Annette Shelton

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Uma Wilson

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Amy Wolf

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Paula Neth

    PRESIDENT AND CEO

    Total calculated
    $199,242
    From this org
    $181,695
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,547
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $156,409
    Bonus
    $23,000
    Other
    $2,286
    Deferred
    $12,639
    Nontaxable benefits
    $4,908
    Filer's total
    $199,242
  • Gino Taylor

    VP OF PEOPLE, CULTURE & EQUITY

    Total calculated
    $125,397
    From this org
    $103,382
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,015
    Hours/week
    37.5
  • James Doyle

    VP OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $134,917
    From this org
    $120,338
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,579
    Hours/week
    37.5
  • Jeannine Short

    VP OF INNOV/OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $132,262
    From this org
    $108,621
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,641
    Hours/week
    37.5
  • Jocelyn Mourning

    VP OF ADVANCEMENT

    Total calculated
    $120,847
    From this org
    $104,694
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,153
    Hours/week
    37.5

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
7 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202503149349302610

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