First Place
First Place
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About this organization
Mission
First Place’s mission is to create a supportive, sustainable community where adults with autism and other neurodiversities live and thrive with pride, purpose and endless possibilities. Our vision is to ensure that housing and community options are as bountiful for adults with autism and other neurodiversities as they are for everyone else.
About
First Place Apartments comprise 55 studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom units for approximately 80 residents with autism and other neuro-diversities. Located in the heart of the Phoenix urban area, this state-of-the-art residential property is designed to be community connected and transit oriented, with a variety of supports and amenities. The environment is specifically designed to reduce distractions and to promote safety and security. Residents may choose to live by themselves or with a roommate. Trained support staff is on-site to provide individualized supports that range from guidance in life skills and employment/volunteering to community life and health and wellness. Life skills training includes transportation access/navigation, meal planning, social integration and career development.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “First place sets the standard for developing communities that integrate adults with autism and other special abilities into the fabric of society through housing, healthcare, education, employment, supportive systems, and culture.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Sets the standard for developing communities that integrate adults with autism and special abilities into the fabric of society through housing, healthcare, education, employment, supportive systems, culture.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as AZ.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 as per the filing is 717 E Maryland Ave Ste 110, Phoenix, AZ, 85014.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 34 employees as of 2019.
- The non-profit has outstanding loans as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,135,542.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,158,514 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $181,648 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.