EIN 46-1722227

First Place Az

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
43
State
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
First Place Az sets the standard for developing communities that integrate adults with autism and special abilities into society through housing, healthcare, education, employment, supportive systems, and culture. The First Place global leadership institute strives to increase housing options and develop leaders advancing best practices. The First Place transition academy provides 16 affordable housing units in Phoenix and is a structured residential program helping individuals with autism build crucial independent living skills.
Total revenues
$6,565,633
2023
Total expenses
$5,101,687
2023
Total assets
$18,385,795
2023
Num. employees
43
2023

Program areas at First Place Az

Apartments: First Place apartments comprise 63 studio, one-, two-and four bedroom units- "First homes" -with supportive services/programming for 67 residents with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Staff are trained to help residents hone life skills through vocational, community life, mental health, and family and community outreach services.
Transition academy: clinically operated by our "sister" nonprofit southwest autism research & resource center (sarrc, also co-founded by First Place Az founder and president/ceo), the transition academy offers the two-year, 32-course residential life skills program, learn41ndependence, empowering participants to find employment and live more independently.
Global leadership institute: the gli is composed of five centers- maricopa county ida center for education, training and employment; make waves center for community development; colonel harland sanders center for applied research; mulzet center for expression; and the daniel jordan fiddle foundation center for public policy. The gli serves as a multidisciplinary hub for researchers, educators, support staff and medical professionals, as well as a robust site for research and development advancements in public policy. The gli is the catalyst for spearheading the development of models and programs informing capacity-building strategies and supportive policies for broader reach and lasting local, national and international impact.we identify inequities within our community to create neurological and cognitive curb cuts that empower and embrace inclusion of individuals with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and offer peace of mind to families.

Grants made by First Place Az

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
First Place - Phoenix Transitional HomesGeneral Support$38,000

Who funds First Place Az

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$619,650
First Place - Phoenix CatalinaGeneral Support$600,711
The Narbha Institute (NARBHA)Program Support$100,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $1,720,309

Personnel at First Place Az

NameTitleCompensation
Daniel OpendenSarrc President and Chief Executive Officer
David C. BrownValley Leadership Chief Executive Officer
Denise D.Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer and Matt's Mom
Denise D. ResnikFounder , President and Chief Executive Officer$245,754
Joe BlackbournPresident and Chief Executive Officer
...and 26 more key personnel

Financials for First Place Az

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,527,523
Program services$2,751,755
Investment income and dividends$294,625
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-9,060
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$790
Total revenues$6,565,633

Form 990s for First Place Az

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-03990View PDF
2022-122023-09-05990View PDF
2021-122022-06-16990View PDF
2020-122021-07-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Interest Ministries
April 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation
November 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disordersAutismHousing
Characteristics
Political advocacyPartially liquidatedProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
717 E Maryland Ave 110
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Website URL
firstplaceaz.org/ 
Phone
(602) 733-6525
IRS details
EIN
46-1722227
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G84: Autism
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Central organization
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