EIN 58-2100852

Children First

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
City
State
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Children First engages families in the community and through the court to ensure a safe, stable, nurturing living environment for children. The organization offers assistance to families in crisis through four different programs, namely Athens-Oconee CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), SPARC (Supportive Parenting and Access Resource Center), and Safe Care. Children First engages families in the community to achieve its mission.
Also known as...
Athens Oconee Casa
Total revenues
$724,416
2023
Total expenses
$844,316
2023
Total assets
$450,549
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

Program areas at Children First

The organization assists families in crisis through four different programs: athens-oconee casa(court appointed special advocate),sparc (supportive parenting and access resource center), and safe care. Children First engages families in the community and the courts to ppromote safe, stable and nurturing living environments for Children by providing trained volunteer advocates to Children in foster care, as well as supervised visitation and parenting, life skills, and other assistance to families dealing with crisis in the ahtens area child welfare system. We assisted apporximately 350 families with the services we provide in this fiscal year.

Who funds Children First

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Turner Family FoundationVisitation and Transportation Expenses for Children in Foster Care.$30,000
The CareSource FoundationSafecare Home Visiting$20,000
Athens Area Community FoundationGeneral Support$10,250
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Children First

NameTitleCompensation
Emily DantExecutive Director
Molly PetnerBoard Chair$0
Jed DewsTreasurer$0
Charlie CarabelloSecretary$0
Susie WellerPast Susie Weller / Executive Director$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Children First

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$699,727
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,343
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$19,158
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,188
Total revenues$724,416

Form 990s for Children First

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-06-21990View PDF
2021-092022-08-12990View PDF
2020-092021-08-12990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,250 from Athens Area Community Foundation
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Turner Family Foundation
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Turner Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildrenCrime and law
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
693 N Pope St
Athens, GA 30601
Metro area
Athens-Clarke County, GA
County
Clarke County, GA
Website URL
childrenfirst-inc.org/ 
Phone
(706) 613-1922
IRS details
EIN
58-2100852
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I01: Crime and Legal-Related Alliances and Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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