2025-11-17T17:49:36-05:00 2024-12-31 842666003 Blacktree CPA Group PLLC PO Box 252936 West Bloomfield MI 48325 990 2024-01-01 381367311 First Ward Community Service % Robert Brown FIRS 9897530411 1410 N 12th St Saginaw MI 48601 ROBERT BROWN Executive Director 9897530411 2025-11-05 false true DAVID R JACKSON JD CPA P02233553 2486023014 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 1459467 false X https://firstward.us/ X 1935 MI At First Ward Community Service, we aim to enhance the lives of low to moderate income families and seniors. We address social and behavioral needs to improve their environment. Our activities include prevention education and recreational events for healthier living. 11 10 65 17 0 0 647472 1321379 11010 0 587 370979 137501 1029461 1459467 0 0 424038 539876 0 0 595732 693047 1019770 1232923 9691 226544 516283 1402958 61381 544094 454902 858864 At First Ward Community Service, we aim to enhance the lives of low to moderate income families and seniors. We address social and behavioral needs to improve their environment. Our activities include prevention education and recreational events for healthier living. false false 478772 First Wards Basic Subsistence Programs provide critical support to individuals and families by addressing essential daily needs. Through our educational health and nutrition classes, we served more than 10,000 hot, nutritious meals in our community soup kitchen, senior center, and Kids Caf. We also operate as a food distribution site in partnership with local food banks, ensuring consistent access to surplus groceries for low-income households. Additionally, our emergency assistance program helps families maintain housing stability by providing short-term financial support for utilities, rent, and mortgage payments. 393830 First Wards Substance Abuse Prevention Program empowers youth to make informed, healthy lifestyle choices through education, mentoring, and community engagement. Approximately 80% of participants maintain a zero-tolerance commitment toward alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Program activities help youth understand the effects of substance use on physical health, academic success, family stability, and social behavior, while also emphasizing the legal and personal consequences of substance abuse. 107539 First Wards Health and Family Support Programs strengthen the well-being of individuals and families through wellness education, preventive services, and community-based support. The Health Program promotes healthy living through classes on nutrition, fitness, and disease prevention, helping residents improve their physical and emotional health. The Family Support Program provides resources to strengthen family stability, including life skills training, parenting support, and assistance connecting to community services. Together, these programs empower participants to build healthier lifestyles and stronger family foundations across Saginaw County. 980141 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 65 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 11 10 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false true true false MI X Robert Brown 9897530411 1410 N 12th St Saginaw MI 48601 Robert Brown Executive Director 40.00 40.00 X 48977 0 0 Dr Dawn Hinton Vice Chairperson 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Gerald Kariem Chairperson 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Alexis Thomas Secretary 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Teresa Stitt Treasurer 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Rob Bond Director 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Reva Curry Director 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Delena Spates-Allen Director 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elisa Malone Director 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Starr Curry Director 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Zackery Sanders Director 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 48977 0 0 0 false false false 39002 5322 1200575 76480 1321379 587 587 17304 17304 17304 17304 5322 0 Miscellaneous Revenue 900099 120197 120197 120197 1459467 138088 0 0 48977 44061 4916 444043 399471 44572 46856 42030 4826 45713 45713 66365 37886 28479 219 219 214781 197639 17142 2745 2745 51388 43493 7895 11022 10573 449 47900 41493 6407 1863 1863 107795 97026 10769 34626 31164 3462 Equipment Repair & Maint 40869 40869 Equipment Rental 4000 4000 Food 12131 10112 2019 Miscellaneous 47103 18448 28655 4527 4527 1232923 980141 252782 0 28433 134468 200344 62659 32778 284394 27756 3094 3547502 2629159 226972 918343 516283 1402958 61381 494094 50000 61381 544094 X 454902 858864 454902 858864 516283 1402958 226544 177418 0 X false true X true false X 494623 813834 926133 617271 1321379 4173240 494623 813834 926133 617271 1321379 4173240 4173240 2702 579 1173 4454 2 25347 177060 370979 120197 693585 4871279 4121 0.85670 0.86340 X 77874 77874 2094627 1781875 312752 20814 20814 440318 440318 913869 386152 527717 918343 1459467 1459467 1459467 1232923 1232923 1232923 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (or equivalent position) review the Form 990 for accuracy and completeness prior to filing. A copy of the final return is provided to the Board of Directors for their information after submission to the IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c First Ward Community Service does not have a formal written conflict of interest policy. However, the organizations procurement policy prohibits staff and board members from participating in purchasing or contracting decisions where a conflict of interest exists or from accepting gratuities. Board members are expected to act in the best interest of the organization, disclose any potential conflicts, and abstain from matters that present a conflict of interest. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Board of Directors conducts an annual review of the Executive Directors performance and submits a review form to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee discusses the results and sets compensation based on performance, comparable responsibilities, and the organizations financial condition. The process and approved compensation are documented in board records. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b The Executive Director conducts annual performance reviews for other officers and key employees. Compensation is determined based on job performance, responsibilities, and the organizations financial capacity. Any adjustments are reviewed for reasonableness and documented in the organizations personnel or payroll records. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request at the organizations administrative office. Copies of the Form 990 are also available upon request or may be obtained from the IRS website.