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Nonprofit · EIN 91-2167028

FIRST TO SERVE INC

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90037

Financials

$27.3M$27.7M2023$31.4M$31.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRST TO SERVE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$31,431,066$31,075,179$355,887$16,395,409$13,183,444$3,211,965
December 31, 2023990$27,314,831$27,746,021-$431,190$13,518,148$10,662,070$2,856,078
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$31,431,066
of which government grants
$31,358,989
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$188,984
Other salaries and wages
$14,818,811
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$17,321,945
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$2,459,801
Travel
$238,670
Depreciation
$192,413
Program services (functional)
$28,252,970
Management and general (functional)
$2,822,209

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,518,148
Total assets, end of year
$16,395,409
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,183,444
Net assets, end of year
$3,211,965
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,322,621
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,211,965
Gross receipts
$31,431,066
Employees
492
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
CA

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
REV RICHARD REEDCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$188,984
CHERI WEEKSEMPLOYEE40$133,571
YESENIA VERJANEMPLOYEE40$104,325
CHRISTIAN ESTRADAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.2$0
ANTHONY MOOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.2$0
TANESE EDWARDSSecretary
Trustee or director
1.2$0
TONY RUSHINGMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.2$0
BENJAMIN SHULERChairman
Trustee or director
1.2$0
STACEY LYNN WILSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
1.2$0
KEITH BLACKWELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.2$0
REV RICHARD REEDCEO40$0
REV RICHARD REEDCEO40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
REV RICHARD REEDExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$192,326
CHERI WEEKSEMPLOYEE40$122,076
CHRISTIAN ESTRADAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.2$0
ANTHONY MOOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.2$0
TANESE EDWARDSSecretary
Trustee or director
1.2$0
TONY RUSHINGMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.2$0
BENJAMIN SHULERChairman
Trustee or director
1.2$0
STACEY LYNN WILSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
1.2$0
KEITH BLACKWELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.2$0
REV RICHARD REEDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$0
REV RICHARD REEDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1017 W 50TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037-2923
In care of
% RICHARD REED
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
REV RICHARD REED, 1017 WEST 50TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037
Signed the 990
REV RICHARD REED, CEO
Phone
(323) 758-4670
Return prepared by
KL TAX AND ACCOUNTING INC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 91-2167028 or by the name FIRST TO SERVE INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

FIRST TO SERVE INC MISSION IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICE TO THE ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS THAT SUFFER FROM ABUSE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION STATED PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST AND ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE IN RECOVERY AND HOMELESS ADULTS/FAMILIES IN SECURING PUBLIC HOUSING WHICH CONTINUES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY. THE MISSION IS TO PROIVDE TRADITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR THE LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY,DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES,DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, AND TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO HOMELESS SUBSTANCE ABUSERS AND DUALLY DIAGNOSED INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES IN LOS ANGELES. IT ALSO OFFERS INTERIM HOUSING SERVICES TO ADULTS/FAMILIES IN NEEDS TO ASSIST THEM IN INCREASING INDEPENDENCE AND COMPLETING HOUSING GOALS.
    Expenses $28,252,970 · grants $31,358,989 · revenue $31,431,066

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
91-2167028
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,395,409
Income (IRS master file)
$31,431,066

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$31,431,066$31,075,179$16,395,409XML
990December 2023$27,314,831$27,746,021$13,518,148XML
990December 2022$27,842,917$27,880,661$12,370,916IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 91-2167028).

Questions about FIRST TO SERVE INC

What is the EIN of FIRST TO SERVE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST TO SERVE INC is 91-2167028.
Is FIRST TO SERVE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to FIRST TO SERVE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIRST TO SERVE INC 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 TO SERVE INC 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 TO SERVE INC 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 TO SERVE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names REV RICHARD REED.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRST TO SERVE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $188,984 (REV RICHARD REED, CEO).
How much revenue does FIRST TO SERVE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $31,431,066, expenses of $31,075,179 and total assets of $16,395,409 at year end.

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