First In Families Of North Carolina
First In Families Of North Carolina
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About this organization
Mission
First In Families of North Carolina assists people with disabilities and their families to achieve their goals, believe in their dreams, and give back to others. FIFNC is a private not-for-profit corporation whose governing board consists of a majority of people with developmental disabilities or their family members. It was incorporated in 2001 and obtained its 501(c)3 status in 2003.
About
FIF Chapters providing family support through Alliance Behavioral Health (ABH) are Cumberland FIF, Durham FIF, Johnston FIF, and Wake FIF. All the FIF local Chapters help people with developmental disabilities to create the lives they aspire to now and for the future. Families or individuals apply for assistance to meet a short or long-term goal or obtain needed goods or services. The large majority (86% FY1718) of families assisted do not receive formal services. Families are offered opportunities to give back to other families at the time that they apply for assistance or later on. FIF partners with the business community and other families previously served, to meet the need of the applicant at the lowest possible cost. Through such assistance, the need is met, and public awareness is developed as well. Each Chapter is governed by a grassroots local Management Team comprised of people with disabilities, their family members, and invested community members. Met requests fall into and are measured within the following 14 categories of support: Basic Needs, Camp/Programs, Advocacy Activities, Education, Emergency Housing/Utilities, Equipment, Health and Wellness, Home Repair/Modification, Household Items, Recreation, Technology, Therapy/Counseling, and Transportation. The Durham, Wake, Cumberland and Johnston chapters met 634 requests from 433 (unduplicated) families last year, including 36% (155) of whom were completely new to FIF (never previously assisted). Wake County also provided funding specifically for camp tuition to Wake FIF children with disabilities. These four chapters leveraged $58,807.92 from local businesses, all of which was used directly to serve more families.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “First in families of north carolina is a catalyst for people with disabilities and their families in nc to meet their self-defined needs by leveraging relationships and resources, and encouraging reciprocity in their communities. 2,050 families were assisted statewide during the fiscal year ended 6/30/18, to meet 2,907 short and long-term goals; of these 2,050 families, 38% (779) were never previously served by fifnc. in addition, 42 individuals were assisted through lifetime connections.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Help people with developmental disabilities (and/or traumatic brain injury) and their families achieve their short and long-term goals and give back to others.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is NC.
- The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as 3109 University Drive No 100, Durham, NC, 277073779 in the filing.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 16 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $16,818.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization pays $649,051 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $10,474 in fundraising expenses.
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