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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1833909

FIRST 72

Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119

Financials

$1.6M$1.6M2023$2.9M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRST 72 by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,870,102$1,515,755$1,354,347$2,667,275$128,313$2,538,962
December 31, 2023990$1,621,023$1,565,295$55,728$1,406,784$222,169$1,184,615
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,858,123
of which government grants
$340,110
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,979
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$204,409
Other salaries and wages
$584,069
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$953,861
Professional fundraising fees
$98,315
Accounting fees
$69,000
Occupancy
$76,924
Travel
$4,602
Depreciation
$21,255
Program services (functional)
$957,648
Management and general (functional)
$417,607
Fundraising (functional)
$140,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,406,784
Total assets, end of year
$2,667,275
Total liabilities, end of year
$128,313
Net assets, end of year
$2,538,962
Land, buildings and equipment
$517,115
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,808,393
Net assets with donor restrictions
$730,569
Gross receipts
$2,870,102
Employees
21

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Troy GloverExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$173,209
Tyrone SmithCO-EXECUTIVE D
Officer
40$15,600
Courtney EvansExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$15,600
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chad SandersCO-EXECUTIVE D
Officer
40$95,000
Tyrone SmithCO-EXECUTIVE D
Officer
40$95,000
Troy GloverExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$53,333

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2915 PERDIDO ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119-7337
In care of
% KELLY ORIANS
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
601 POYDRAS ST STE 2200, New Orleans LA 70130
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Kelly Orians, 2466 N Rampart, New Orleans LA 70117
Signed the 990
JAMES TRES BERNHARD, CHAIR BOARD OF DIREC
Phone
(303) 946-5375
Return prepared by
Harvey Tully & Associates LLC

Mission

Our mission is to stop the cycle of incarceration by fostering independence and self-sustainability through education,stable and secure housing & employment, health care, and community engagement. Through the leadership and wisdom of formerly incarcerated people themselves, the First 72+ transforms the re-entry experience into one that builds on the strengths and abilities of people returning home from prison and ensures that they, their families, and their communities are given the greatest opportunity to grow and thrive.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Economic Empowerment: Our Economic Empowerment Department works to enable clients to achieve economic independence and stability through comprehensive support and resources. We address key areas such as banking, transportation, housing, employment, credit, financial literacy, and investing.
    Expenses $622,950
  • HOUSING FOR FORMELY INCARCERATED PEOPLE; WE PROVIDED FREE EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO PEOPLE RECENTLY RELEASED FROM JAIL AND PRISON WE ALSO FINISHED DESIGNS, SECURED CONSTRUCTION PERMITs. IN 2023 WE FINISHED BUILDING A NEW TRANSITIONAL HOUSE TO ADD 8 ADDITIONAL BEDS TO OUR PROGRAM. WE ALSO PROVIDED HOUSING VOUCHERS TO SUPPORT TRANSITIONS INTO INDEPENDENT LIVING.
    Expenses $384,703
  • MISC PROGRAMS TO SERVICE CLIENTS, INCLUDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, LEGAL SERVICE CLINIC AND SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR.
    Expenses $266,523
  • CASE MANAGEMET: WE PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT TO CLIENTS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES AND ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH MEETING THOSE MULESTONES. THE MILESTONES ARE ORIENTED TOWARDS REJOINING THE WORKFORCE, SECURING STABLE HOUSING, ACHEIVING FINANCIAL SECURITY, GAINING TECHNOLOGY LIFE SKILLS, ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO METNAL / PHYSICAL / EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND RECONCILING WITH FAMILIES
    Expenses $213,760

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1833909
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,667,275
Income (IRS master file)
$2,870,102

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,870,102$1,515,755$2,667,275IRS
990December 2023$1,621,023$1,565,295$1,406,784XML
990December 2022$1,699,209$1,435,872$1,393,124IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Kelly Orians
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 47-1833909).

Questions about FIRST 72

What is the EIN of FIRST 72?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST 72 is 47-1833909.
Is FIRST 72 tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to FIRST 72 tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIRST 72 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 72 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 72 last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FIRST 72?
The 990-N for 2015 names Kelly Orians.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRST 72?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,209 (Troy Glover, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does FIRST 72 have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,870,102, expenses of $1,515,755 and total assets of $2,667,275 at year end.

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