2023-11-14T06:49:59-05:00 2022-12-31 474306215 Mullins PC 7625 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 990 2022-01-01 813185002 First Focus on Children FIRS 1400 Eye Street STE 650 Washington DC 20005 Bruce Lesley President and D 2026570670 2023-11-14 true Bruce Lesley XXX-XX-XXXX John Mullins P01429307 2027706371 2023-11-14 0 00 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Bruce Lesley 1931886 false X www.firstfocus.org X 2016 DC Bipartisan advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decisions. 11 9 22 0 0 3626682 1885811 6500 35000 5474 11075 0 3638656 1931886 0 0 2088955 2250659 0 166740 761843 879172 2850798 3129831 787858 -1197945 4128329 4916294 166592 2152502 3961737 2763792 Bipartisan advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decisions. false false 713365 Health: First Focus works to enhancing critical childrens health programs like the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid 569797 Advocacy: First Focus is dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decisions. 470994 Poverty/Housing: First Focus advocates for federal investments like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit which lift millions of children and families out of poverty every year. 469244 Tax/Budget: First Focus works to make sure children and families are the priority in federal policy and budget decisions. 262779 Early Childhood: First Focus advocates for expanding critical early childhood programs like the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program and Head Start to support early childhood development in health and education. 189845 SPARC: First Focus works with a network of over 45 state advocacy organizations to prevent child abuse and neglect because the choices made by federal policymakers shape state decisions. 921868 2676024 true true false true false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 18 0 true 22 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 11 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X The Organization 2026570670 1400 Eye Street Washington DC 20005 Bruce Lesley President and Director 40.00 0.00 X X 245731 0 33564 Messellech Looby Treasurer Secretary 40.00 0.00 X X 154500 0 40548 Michele Kayal VP Media and Communications 40.00 0.00 X 117500 0 34614 Michelle Dallafior Senior VP Budget & Tax 40.00 0.00 X 131898 0 12528 Elaine Lesstrang VP Health Systems and Strate 40.00 0.00 X 139000 0 911 Timothy Joseph Smith Vice President Digital Strat 40.00 0.00 X 111200 0 9266 Kathy Sacco VP International Childrens 40.00 0.00 X 103000 0 788 Michelle Apodaca Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael C Laracy Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony Chapple Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Johnson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Glenn Flores Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Roberto Viramontes Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Suzanna Valdez Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Payne Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Governor Ronnie Musgrove Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 1002829 0 132219 7 false true false 1885811 1885811 Contract Revenue 900099 35000 35000 35000 11075 11075 1931886 35000 0 11075 400231 350810 26966 22455 1468183 1286887 98922 82374 47478 41615 3199 2664 184792 161973 12451 10368 149975 131455 10105 8415 14348 14348 87739 71076 13612 3051 211881 183266 20748 7867 224966 183361 29661 11944 189072 158346 20591 10135 17640 14277 2304 1059 3557 3131 276 150 14677 14677 13656 11558 1357 741 Licenses 84000 69552 9471 4977 Other 17636 8717 8379 540 3129831 2676024 287067 166740 1413933 1042175 1025139 1150579 1595000 550000 526 98113 48025 49528 146367 62522 15748 83845 29958 1942054 4128329 4916294 143486 84635 23106 2067867 166592 2152502 X 1701504 1485712 2260233 1278080 3961737 2763792 4128329 4916294 -1197945 0 X false true X true false X 2752441 2798662 3003178 3626682 1885811 14066774 2752441 2798662 3003178 3626682 1885811 14066774 10716759 3350015 7404 20930 17093 5474 11075 61976 14128750 0.23710 X 10 Facts and Circumstances Test Part II line 17a or 17b First Focus operates as publicly supported organization because of its diverse funding sources, a governing body of subject matter experts and its support of programs and policies that make children and families the priority.First Focus has several large contributors, but also some smaller donors that support its work advocating for children and families. First Focus is launching a grassroots fundraising campaign to bolster the individual donors that support its mission. The First Focus board is comprised of members that utilize their personal experience to help the organization. This includes professors, attorneys, business executives, thought-leaders and philanthropy professionals. With a dozen policy experts in the many areas that affect our nations 73 million children, First Focus offers bipartisan, achievable solutions to ensure the well-being of children in the U.S. and worldwide. First Focus supports children and family in many ways. First Focus has been instrumental in helping lawmakers create positive change for children. Two bellwether surveys of national and state advocacy organizations and Capitol Hill staff named us the leading bipartisan voice for children. Specific programmatic areas include: budget and tax, childcare, early childhood development, education, health care, housing, immigration, international, nutrition, poverty and youth justice. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false false false 65628 3418 62210 80739 59104 21635 83845 Security Deposits 23367 Due From Affiliate 1724 Right of use Asset 1916963 1942054 Lease Liability 2067867 2067867 X 1931886 1931886 1931886 3129831 3129831 3129831 Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X) First Focus is subject to income tax on net income that is derived from business activities that are unrelated to their exempt purposes. First Focus has determined that it is not subject to unrelated business income tax and has not filed an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) with the IRS. First Focus does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. First Focus would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred. X X X false false false false false false false false false Bruce Lesley President and Director 242050 3681 33564 279295 Messellech Looby Treasurer Secretary 154500 40548 195048 Michele Kayal VP Media and Communications 117500 34614 152114 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The 990 is reviewed in detail with the preparer, an independent CPA. The 990 is also reviewed by the leadership team and the full board prior to its filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Potential conflicts are brought to the attention of the President. Individuals with potential conflicts are excluded from deliberation and voting on the potential conflict. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Compensation for the President and key employees are determined and approved by the board and compensation committee. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Compensation for other employees are approved by the board through the annual budgeting process. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Governing documents are available upon request. General explanation attachment The Organizaions employees are compensated through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Organizaiton employees are legally employees of the PEO. The PEO provides payroll, benefits, HR and other services. The Organization does not issue W2 forms to its employees because the PEO files these on its behalf.