Nonprofit · EIN 38-1367311
FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE
Tax-exempt · SAGINAW, MI 48601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,459,467 | $1,232,923 | $226,544 | $1,402,958 | $544,094 | $858,864 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,029,461 | $1,019,770 | $9,691 | $516,283 | $61,381 | $454,902 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $1,108,366 | $946,482 | $161,884 | $513,162 | $67,951 | $445,211 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $854,010 | $904,951 | -$50,941 | $375,795 | $77,251 | $298,544 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,321,379
- of which government grants
- $1,200,575
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $587
- Net rental income
- $17,304
- Other revenue
- $137,501
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $48,977
- Other salaries and wages
- $444,043
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $539,876
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $45,713
- Occupancy
- $51,388
- Travel
- $11,022
- Depreciation
- $107,795
- Program services (functional)
- $980,141
- Management and general (functional)
- $252,782
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $516,283
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,402,958
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $544,094
- Net assets, end of year
- $858,864
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $918,343
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $858,864
- Gross receipts
- $1,459,467
- Employees
- 65
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1935
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Brown | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $48,977 |
| Dr Dawn Hinton | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Gerald Kariem | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Alexis Thomas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Stitt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Bond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Reva Curry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Delena Spates-Allen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elisa Malone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Starr Curry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zackery Sanders | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Brown | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 | $43,130 |
| Dr Reva Curry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Bond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Delena Spates-Allen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Willlie Mason | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Malone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kareem Bowen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Kariem | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Dawn Hinton | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Stitt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Thomas | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Brown | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 | $45,737 |
| Dr Reva Curry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Bond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Delena Spates-Allen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Willie Mason | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Malone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kareem Bowen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Kariem | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Dawn Hinton | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Stitt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Thomas | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Reva Curry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Bond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Delena Spates-Allen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Willie Mason | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elisa Malone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kareem Bowen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gerald Kariem | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Dawn Hinton | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Stitt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Alexis Thomas | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Brown | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1410 N 12TH ST, SAGINAW, MI 48601-8500
- In care of
- % ROBERT BROWN
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT BROWN, Executive Director
- Phone
- (989) 753-0411
- Website
- https://firstward.us/
- Return prepared by
- Blacktree CPA Group PLLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $478,772
- 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.Expenses $393,830
- 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.Expenses $107,539
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-1367311
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,402,958
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,459,467
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,459,467 | $1,232,923 | $1,402,958 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,029,461 | $1,019,770 | $516,283 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,108,366 | $946,482 | $513,162 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $854,010 | $904,951 | $375,795 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-1367311).
Questions about FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE
- What is the EIN of FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE is 38-1367311.
- Is FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Are donations to FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,977 (Robert Brown, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,459,467, expenses of $1,232,923 and total assets of $1,402,958 at year end.
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