2025-02-26T10:28:35-06:00 2024-06-30 631133963 HAYNES DOWNARD LLP 3161 CAHABA HEIGHTS ROAD SUITE 203 BIRMINGHAM AL 35243 990 2023-07-01 631197189 FIRST LIGHT INC FIRS 2053234277 2230 4TH AVENUE NORTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35203 SHERRY J BRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2053234277 2025-02-26 1 1 CHASE L CARTER P02096324 2052781000 2025-02-26 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SHERRY J BRAY 2230 4TH AVENUE NORTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35203 4880090 0 X WWW.FIRSTLIGHTSHELTER.ORG X 1998 AL OFFER THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS STABLE EMERGENCY SHELTER, ACCESS TO HOUSING PROGRAMS, AND THE RESOURCES FOR THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. 22 21 23 0 0 0 1902843 4372595 91398 103892 10675 100994 262214 216565 2267130 4794046 530852 790675 0 0 729625 807108 0 0 89061 807865 688730 2068342 2286513 198788 2507533 5402521 7923520 49356 62822 5353165 7860698 X OFFER THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS STABLE EMERGENCY SHELTER, ACCESS TO HOUSING PROGRAMS, AND THE RESOURCES FOR THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. 0 0 998280 631985 103892 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: FIRST LIGHT OFFERS 3 HUD-FUNDED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE A DISABILITY AND ARE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE STAFFED WITH SOCIAL WORKERS WHO HELP CLIENTS NAVIGATE THE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, HELP SECURE INCOME OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDE ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE CLIENTS' HOME. ONE OF THESE HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDES, SHORT TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES. THE GOAL IS TO HELP PEOPLE OBTAIN HOUSING QUICKLY, INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND STAY HOUSED. BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH A HOME, THEY ARE IN A BETTER POSITION TO ADDRESS OTHER CHALLENGES THAT MAY HAVE LED TO THEIR HOMELESSNESS, SUCH AS OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT OR ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES. DURING THIS YEAR THE AGENCY SERVED 197 PEOPLE IN THIS HOUSING PROGRAM. 969799 158690 EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE EMERGENCY SHELTER CAN PROVIDE SHELTER TO 38 HOMELESS WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN. FIRST LIGHT PROVIDES MEALS DAILY, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND A WEALTH OF RESOURCES TO ASSIST GUESTS AS THEY AIM TO RE-ESTABLISH THEMSELVES IN THE COMMUNITY. FIRST LIGHT'S INTENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANNING AND COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC SERVICES ADDRESS A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS.FIRST LIGHT COLLABORATES WITH OTHER HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PLACE GUESTS IN APPROPRIATE HOUSING SITUATIONS UPON LEAVING THE SHELTER. THE AGENCY ALSO IMPLEMENTED NEW PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE ON SITE FOR PARTICIPANT, INCREASED JOB READINESS PROGRAMS WHICH HELPED SHELTER AND HOUSED GUEST DEVELOP RESUMES AND SEEK EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IT IS FIRST LIGHT'S PROGRAM GOAL TO OPEN CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, SELF-DISCOVERY AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT THROUGH GROUP THERAPY, LIFE SKILLS THERAPY, AND COUNSELING. EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS INCREASED, INCLUDING BIBLE STUDIES LED BY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FOR GUESTS WHO CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE. THERE WERE 326 SESSIONS AND 754 UNDUPLICATED PERSONS BENEFITED FROM THE HEALTHY MINDS PROGRAM DURING THIS PERIOD. OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO LEFT FIRST LIGHT DURING THIS PERIOD: 150 WENT TO PERMANENT HOUSING OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; 23 WENT TO TREATMENT PROGRAM FACILITY; 17 WENT TO A HOSPITAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC OR MEDICAL TREATMENT; 24 WENT TO OTHER TYPES OF SHELTER/HOUSING (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER, BOARDING HOME, OTHER EMERGENCY SHELTER). 1968079 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 22 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X SHERRY J BRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2053234277 2230 4TH AVENUE NORTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35203 VINAY PATEL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER NELMS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KELSEY MITCHELL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 VIRGINIA MILLER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 GWIN SANDERS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAMELA W KOEHLER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MILLICENT W RONNLUND DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARY GRACE JOHNSEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 VISHWA PATEL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 REV TERRY HAMILTON-POORE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ARTHUR EDGE III DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY A COWART DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA COLEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALLISON CHANG-ROBERTS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MELINDA BURNETT DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAY AGNEW DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY T VANDE LUNE SECRETARY 4.00 X X 0 0 0 DAMON REED TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVIS GOODSON VICE PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 BLAIR W SANFORD PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 SHERRY BRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00 X 104817 0 0 104817 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1340570 3032025 123786 4372595 PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 103892 103892 103892 100994 100994 302609 86044 216565 216565 4794046 103892 0 317559 790675 790675 104817 41927 57650 5240 564386 405785 86616 71985 7536 6028 1357 151 79736 63789 14352 1595 50633 40506 9114 1013 15073 15073 134270 128785 5485 10720 8790 1608 322 27863 25077 2229 557 228659 212653 11433 4573 15918 15918 149378 138921 7469 2988 72236 68624 3612 MEMBERSHIP DUES 21224 17403 3184 637 OTHER EXPENSES 13389 3198 10191 2286513 1968079 229373 89061 210280 98986 1552361 4338486 181716 117517 5525172 2156641 3458164 3368531 5402521 7923520 49356 62822 49356 62822 X 5353165 7860698 5353165 7860698 5402521 7923520 2507533 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 2371508 2047536 2594013 2165057 4372595 13550709 2371508 2047536 2594013 2165057 4372595 13550709 13550709 6171 2186 2120 10675 100994 122146 13672855 526275 0.99110 0.99750 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 189100 189100 2343000 155560 2187440 2993072 2001081 991991 3368531 X 4794046 0 4794046 0 4794046 2286513 0 2286513 0 2286513 PART X, LINE 2: AS OF JUNE 30, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MAIN EVENT-GALA 118021 118021 11049 27701 14987 2500 8403 DANCING WITH THE STARS 144848 144848 236 9975 884 275 3872 2 39740 39740 6161 302609 302609 11285 37676 15871 2775 18436 86043 216566 1 RENTAL ASSISTANCE 197 592720 FMV RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN PERMANENT SUPPORTING HOUSING PROGRAMS. FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SUPPLIES 1096 197955 FMV FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SUPPLIES PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAMS. X FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SUPPLIES 0 87555 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MEMBER REQUIRED TO REMOVE CONFLICT OR RESIGN POSITION FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 BOARD EVALUATES AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND GENERAL OVERSIGHT OF ALL OTHERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. FORM 990, PAGE XII, PART XII, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS RELATED TO THE AUDIT FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.