2022-05-13T10:08:28-05:00 2021-06-30 561131459 Stancil PC 4909 Windy Hill Drive Raleigh NC 27609 990 2020-07-01 460471896 First In Families of North Carolina FIRS 9192518368 3109 University Drive No 100 Durham NC 277073779 ELIZABETH MACMICHAEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9192518368 2022-05-13 1 ELIZABETH MACMICHAEL 999009999 Nicholas Lombardi Jr P00741321 9198721260 2022-05-12 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z ELIZABETH MACMICHAEL 3109 University Drive No 100 Durham NC 277073779 2012104 0 X www.fifnc.org X 2001 NC Help people with developmental disabilities (and/or Traumatic Brain Injury) and their families achieve their short and long-term goals and give back to others. 10 10 22 61 0 0 1790908 1961424 10850 46755 2076 2251 9900 967 1813734 2011397 635550 592432 0 0 805489 853756 0 0 2728 255806 281503 1696845 1727691 116889 283706 1051500 1311659 157734 129165 893766 1182494 X First In Families of North Carolina is a catalyst for people with disabilities and their families in NC to meet their self-defined needs by leveraging relationships and resources, and encouraging reciprocity in their communities. 2,038 short and long-term goals were met for 1,804 families impacted by IDD, TBI or other disability assisted statewide during the fiscal year ending 6/30/21. Of these 1,804 families, 34% (612) were never previously served by FIFNC. Also, 434 of these families were being impacted by Covid-19 through health or employment impact. In addition, 27 member families were assisted through Lifetime Connections, and 10 individuals through Healthy Blue Pilot. 192 private NC businesses provided discounts on goods or services requested. 1 0 365650 209727 16894 FIF Chapters providing family support through Alliance Health (AH) are Cumberland FIF, Durham FIF, Johnston FIF, and Wake FIF. All the FIF local Chapters help people with developmental and other disabilities to create the lives they aspire to now and for the future. Families or individuals apply for assistance to meet a short or long-term goal or obtain needed goods or services. Most of those assisted do not receive formal services; 1,411 families or 78% do not get help through the Medicaid waiver. Families are offered opportunities to give back to other families at the time that they apply for assistance or later on; reciprocity by families served ("gave back") for FY2021 was: 40 families donated goods; 54 families donated time, and 23 family donated money. FIF partners with the business community and other families previously served, to meet the need of the applicant at the lowest possible cost. Through such assistance, the need is met, and public awareness is developed as well. Each Chapter is governed by a grassroots local Management Team comprised of people with disabilities, their family members, and invested community members. Met requests fall into and are measured within the following 14 categories of support: Basic Needs (includes Food Insecurity), Camp/Programs, Advocacy Activities, Education, Emergency Housing/Utilities, Equipment, Health and Wellness, Home Repair/Modification, Household Items, Recreation, Technology, Therapy/Counseling, and Transportation. The Durham, Wake, Cumberland and Johnston chapters met 466 requests from 375 (unduplicated) families last year, including 35% (131) of whom were completely new to FIF (never previously assisted). Wake County also provided funding specifically for camp tuition to Wake FIF children with disabilities. These four chapters leveraged $46,689.95 from local businesses all of which was used directly to serve more families. 399405 229088 18454 The Statewide Cross-Area Special Program includes the Quality Assurance and Technical Assistance program (QATA), the Lifeline Project, and the Lifetime Connections program. QATA provides oversight and guidance, technical assistance, strategic planning, maintenance of strong management teams, new staff training, an annual assessment through Core Indicators of Chapter Health, and a comprehensive family support database to all 13 FIF Chapters statewide, including the 9 managed directly by FIFNC. This assistance ensures high-quality, customer-led family support and adherence to the FIF model. QATA support in FY2021 included 15 on-site Chapter visits to meet with staff and management teams (policy-setting group), 12 monthly calls with all chapters, 407 one-to-one Technical Assistance requests resolved, 2 mini virtual training events (due to Covid, not in person), and an Information Line for immediate questions about eligibility, Policies and Procedures, the Salesforce Database, community outreach, etc. The Lifeline Project provides family support to individuals and families who live in the 35 NC Counties not covered by an FIF chapter. 13 of 13 Chapters scored over 85% on Core Indicators of Chapter Health (benchmark is 75% of the chapters scoring over 80%). In FY2021, Lifeline Project helped 86 families with 89 requests, statewide. Lifetime Connections provides future planning support to families who are planning for their child's or sibling's well-being when they are no longer able to provide the support and advocacy needed for successful community life. This includes two core services, Future Planning meetings, and a Personal Network for each member family. Families are assisted to put a comprehensive plan in place, including will(s), special needs trust, and letter of intent, and to develop Personal Networks for current (and future) quality of life and peace of mind. In FY2021 Lifetime Connections program provided 0 Future Planning Workshop, including topics on Supported Decision-making, and Building Personal Support Networks. Due to Covid, 5 direct conversations with families occurred via phone or zoom meeting. Lifetime Connections actively supports 57 volunteers who support Personal Networks for 27 member families in 5 counties. These volunteers provide advice, goal-setting, and friendship. 267826 153618 12374 Triad, Foothills, Central Carolina, and Five County Chapters of First In Families assisted 288 families last year, fulfilling 280 requests. 24% (68) of these families were completely new to First In Families. These Chapters assist residents of 20 counties, to create the lives they want now and in the future, and meet requests through the matching of public funding with additional support from private local businesses, foundations, or private citizens. These four chapters leveraged in FY2021 a total of $13,855.01 from private business, which went directly to meet the needs of more families 523688 The First In Families Quillo Connect app provides people with disabilities, and their personal networks (including family) an opportunity to learn and share about important NC advocacy and community living topics in 60-second videos. Quillo Connect offers short, informative and positive messages that inspire, educate, and connect people to one another. The goal is that the app will help people with developmental disabilities feel less isolated and more informed, whether they have formal services or not. It also provides a way for them to express themselves in many different ways.Half-way through fiscal year 2021 FIF began customizing a NC-specific buildout for Quillo Connect, trained 9 paid authors (adults with disabilities) to create content in both English and Spanish, and produced 54 videos. 13 total individuals participated in content creation and provided input on the buildout in two pilot regions. 523688 1556569 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 NC X ELIZABETH MACMICHAEL 9192518368 3109 UNIVERSITY DRIVE SUITE 100 DURHAM NC 277073779 CHRIS DEMETROPOULOS PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MARK BULLOCK VICE PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 KATIE LEDFORD TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY FERREIRA SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 DUNCAN MANN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 KRYSTA GOUGLER-REEVES BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JASON TUELL BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 PAT REID BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 NIASHA A FRAY BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JEAN MANKOWSKI BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 BETSY MACMICHAEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 77122 0 2721 77122 0 2721 0 0 0 0 0 4800 1707035 249589 72120 1961424 PROGRAM FEES 900099 46755 46755 46755 1792 1792 1166 707 459 459 459 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 967 967 967 2011397 47722 0 2251 592432 592432 78582 43220 34576 786 613210 535110 76543 1557 8007 7344 640 23 106219 88901 16964 354 47738 39054 8676 8 1960 1960 18500 18500 494 494 120153 120153 2729 2013 716 2834 2494 340 67646 67646 278 278 6185 2074 4111 Bad Debt Expense 20294 20294 Other Program Expenses 19576 15609 3967 Miscellaneous 7286 6238 1048 Bank Service Charges 3235 3235 10333 10308 25 1727691 1556569 168394 2728 328466 276390 248429 304353 380889 521284 31595 41064 3265 3648 12793 112693 7084 7084 0 0 5732 6904 40331 45323 1051500 1311659 69583 39141 70000 69701 18151 20323 157734 129165 X 667700 909833 226066 272661 893766 1182494 1051500 1311659 283706 5022 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 203639 188487 333387 322734 254389 1302636 203639 188487 333387 322734 254389 1302636 1302636 966 1290 1331 1469 1792 6848 8945 184 9900 967 19996 1329480 6933189 0.97980 0.97850 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 206673 206673 310010 51668 51668 77502 40331 5420 428 45323 36913 2560 1244 386 40331 35504 1767 358 36913 34461 1610 567 35504 33015 1784 338 34461 1 0 7084 7084 0 0 ACCRUED VACATION 20323 20323 X 2045960 5022 30035 35057 2010903 494 494 2011397 1757232 30035 30035 1727197 494 494 1727691 Part V, Line 4: The Organization's board has a policy of not spending any of the corpus until it grows to such an extent that a portion of its growth could be used to fund its programs while maintaining a sufficient corpus that can be held in perpetuity. Part X, Line 2: The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualifies for the 50 percent charitable contributions deduction for individual donors. If applicable, penalties and interest assessed by income tax authorities related to uncertain tax positions are included as expenses in the statement of activities. There were no interest and penalties recorded or included in the financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. The Organization is not currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service or the State of North Carolina. 1 CASH AND NON-CASH ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES 1200 519506 72120 FMV CLOTHES, FURNITURE, ELECTRONICS, FOOD, ETC. Part I, Line 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS STRICT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ITS NEEDS BASED ASSISTANCE. THE CRITERIA, SUCH AS INCOME LEVEL, DISABILITY, AND LOCATION OF THE APPLICANT, IS PROCESSED THROUGH AN INITIAL SCREENING BY A KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF MEMBER, AND THEN A FLOW CHART IS USED TO DETERMINE IF THE FUNDS WILL COME FROM THE STATE OR FROM OTHER CONTRIBUTORS. MOST ASSISTANCE IS GIVEN DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY, AND NO MONITORING IS REQUIRED AFTER PAYMENT IS MADE. HOWEVER, IF CASH IS GIVEN DIRECTLY TO THE APPLICANT, THEN RECEIPTS ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW HOW THE MONEY WAS USED. SURVEYS ARE ALSO CONDUCTED ON A SAMPLE BASIS. X 6639 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 55 1451 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 9 5893 FAIR MARKET VALUE X DISCOUNTS & DONATED GOODS FROM BUSINESS LEVERAGING 1 37762 FAIR MARKET VALUE X BABY ITEMS 79 6305 FAIR MARKET VALUE X TOILETRIES 84 5002 FAIR MARKET VALUE X HOLIDAY GIFTS 122 3885 FAIR MARKET VALUE X GIFT CARDS 40 3535 FAIR MARKET VALUE X MISCELLANEOUS GOODS 17 1444 FAIR MARKET VALUE X EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 15 120 FAIR MARKET VALUE X TOYS 3 85 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 2 The First in Families Quillo Connect app provides people with disabilities , and their personal networks (including family) an opportunity to learn and share about important NC advocacy and community living topics in 60-second videos. See a more detailed description and related expenses in Part III line 4d. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WILL REVIEW FORM 990 FOR ACCURACY BEFORE IT IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The organization refers to the comparability data made available by the NC Center of Nonprofits Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 UPON REQUEST Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT OVERSEES AND ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUDIT.