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EIN 56-1161072

First Step Farm of WNC

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
75
City
Candler
State
North Carolina
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
F20: Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment
Description
First Step Farm of WNC rehabilitates residents struggling with substance and alcohol abuse problems through therapy and counseling. The Farm also provides housing and employment opportunities for residents, accommodating up to 37 individuals at a time.
Total revenues
$1,498,691
2023
Total expenses
$1,752,591
2023
Total assets
$3,574,826
2023
Num. employees
75
2023

Program areas at First Step Farm of WNC

The Farm provides rehabilitation therapy for residents with alcohol and substance abuse problems. Residents live and work on the Farm and receive counseling and therapy. Resident capacity is 37.

Who funds First Step Farm of WNC

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fred A Moss Charity TrustGeneral Purpose$4,000

Personnel at First Step Farm of WNC

NameTitleCompensation
J Michael PlemmonsExecutive Director$54,833
J Scott HughesChairman$0
Buzzy CannadyVice Chairman$0
Laura C OwenbySecretary and Treasurer$0

Financials for First Step Farm of WNC

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$14,806
Program services$1,250,554
Investment income and dividends$506
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$161,590
Miscellaneous revenues$71,235
Total revenues$1,498,691

Form 990s for First Step Farm of WNC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-04-29990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062020-10-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
June 25, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Mental health organizationsSubstance abuse programsCharities
Issues
HealthMental health
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1450
Candler, NC 28715
Metro area
Asheville, NC
County
Buncombe County, NC
Website URL
firststepfarmwnc.org/ 
Phone
(828) 667-0587
IRS details
EIN
56-1161072
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F20: Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment
NAICS code, primary
623220: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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