First Focus On Children
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-3185002
Organization Overview
First Focus On Children is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, First Focus On Children employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Focus On Children is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, First Focus On Children generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, First Focus On Children has awarded 83 individual grants totaling $816,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BIPARTISAN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MAKING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THE PRIORITY IN FEDERAL POLICY AND BUDGET DECISIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTH: FIRST FOCUS WORKS TO ENHANCING CRITICAL CHILDRENS HEALTH PROGRAMS LIKE THE CHILDRENS HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) AND MEDICAID
ADVOCACY: FIRST FOCUS IS DEDICATED TO MAKING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THE PRIORITY IN FEDERAL POLICY AND BUDGET DECISIONS.
POVERTY/HOUSING: FIRST FOCUS ADVOCATES FOR FEDERAL INVESTMENTS LIKE THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND CHILD TAX CREDIT WHICH LIFT MILLIONS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY EVERY YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Lesley President And Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $245,731 |
Messellech Looby Treasurer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $154,500 |
Michele Kayal VP Media And Communications | 40 | $117,500 | |
Michelle Dallafior Senior VP Budget & Tax | 40 | $131,898 | |
Elaine Lesstrang VP Health Systems And Strate | 40 | $139,000 | |
Timothy Joseph Smith Vice President Digital Strat | 40 | $111,200 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,885,811 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,885,811 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $35,000 |
| Investment income | $11,075 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,931,886 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $400,231 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,966 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,468,183 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,478 |
| Other employee benefits | $184,792 |
| Payroll taxes | $149,975 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,348 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $87,739 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $211,881 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $224,966 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $189,072 |
| Travel | $17,640 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,557 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,677 |
| Insurance | $13,656 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,129,831 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,042,175 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,150,579 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $550,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $98,113 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $49,528 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $83,845 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,942,054 |
| Total assets | $4,916,294 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $84,635 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,067,867 |
| Total liabilities | $2,152,502 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,485,712 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,278,080 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,916,294 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, First Focus On Children has awarded $300,000 in support to 34 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VOICES FOR GEORGIAS CHILDREN PURPOSE: State Regrant | $0 |
CHILD AND FAMILY POLICY CENTER PURPOSE: State Regrant | $20,000 |
COLORADO CHILDRENS CAMPAIGN PURPOSE: State Regrant | $0 |
CHILDRENS PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: State Regrant | $0 |
VOICES FOR VIRGINIAS CHILDREN PURPOSE: State Regrant | $0 |
CHILDREN FORWARD PURPOSE: State Regrant | $0 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
First Focus On Children Washington, DC | $4,916,294 | $1,931,886 |
Innovators Network Foundation Washington, DC | $833,028 | $2,331,125 |
The Moroccan-American Center For Policy Washington, DC | $0 | $275,785 |
Center For Global Policy Solutions Baltimore, MD | $1,440 | $403,992 |
Institute Of Turkish Studies Georgetown University Washington, DC | $0 | $65,066 |
Arab American Institute Washington, DC | $110,184 | $359,534 |
Giveland Foundation Washington, DC | $0 | $0 |
Joint Baltic American National Committee Rockville, MD | $71,204 | $0 |
Andean Information Network Washington, DC | $13,050 | $0 |
Anniversaries Inc Washington, DC | $24,576 | $70,000 |
Stateswork Inc Washington, DC | $116,851 | $0 |
American Foundation For Research & Consumer Educ In Socl Work Reg Inc Culpeper, VA | $241,186 | $0 |
Polity Washington, DC | $3,748 | $0 |