FIRST STEP'S MISSION IS TO END HOMELESSNESS BY HELPING MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES DEVELOP A RELIABLE SOURCE OF INCOME. WE ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION WITH TWO PROGRAMS. FIRST STEP STAFFING PROVIDES JOBS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN WORK. FIRST STEP DISABILITY SERVICES FAST-TRACKS INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES FOR DISABILITY INCOME AND HEALTH INSURANCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.9M
-8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.2M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$8.2M
About First Step Staffing Inc
Based on IRS filings
First Step Staffing Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $8.2M. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with First Step Staffing Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,895,098 | $24,034,616 | $25,483,348 |
| Revenue | $63,422,854 | $63,863,817 | $61,601,643 |
| Expenses | $72,503,911 | $63,161,214 | $59,275,663 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $34,526 | — | $-33,102 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First Step Staffing Support Corporation ($8,222,337).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST STEP STAFFING SUPPORT CORPORATION ATLANTA, GA | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $8,222,337 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUBREY HARRELL | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JOE GUERRA | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NICOLE ARMSTRONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LARRY BAILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MONICA BLOCK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK BRODBECK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIM FLEMING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEGHAN PETRANTONIO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRENT REID | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AJ ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANITRA WALKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEIGH WOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMELIA NICKERSON | CEO | 40 | $385,710 |
| REGGIE HARMON | CFO | 40 | $384,290 |
| MATT MILLER | COO | 40 | $343,394 |
| KELLIE BROWNLOW | CMO | 40 | $217,423 |
| TREVOR TURNER | VP, GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $215,359 |
| ABRAHAM HELLER | VP | 40 | $201,195 |
| SHENEVA HARRIS | VP | 40 | $181,420 |
| ELIZABETH HENDERSON | VP, OPERATIONS | 40 | $173,812 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Step Staffing Inc?
First Step Staffing Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in ATLANTA, GA. It holds $21.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is First Step Staffing Inc?
As of 2024, First Step Staffing Inc holds $21.9M in total assets with $63.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $8.2M in 2024.
Where does First Step Staffing Inc operate?
First Step Staffing Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does First Step Staffing Inc award?
In 2024, First Step Staffing Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $8.2M — an average of about $8.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is First Step Staffing Inc's EIN?
First Step Staffing Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8038859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in First Step Staffing Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
$1.0M
Grants
32
Total Given
$93K
Cobbworks Inc
MARIETTA, GA
Assets
$4.5M
Grants
2
Total Given
$19K
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
—
Grants
586
Total Given
$212.1M
Morris Family Foundation Inc
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
$10.8M
Grants
34
Total Given
$436K
Henagan Foundation Inc
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
$3.8M
Grants
29
Total Given
$264K
THDF II Inc DBA
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
$267.4M
Grants
166
Total Given
$63.7M
The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
$533.9M
Grants
246
Total Given
$117.2M
T Rowe Price Program for Charitable
BALTIMORE, MD
Assets
$648.3M
Grants
2,900
Total Given
$132.5M
Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
$34.0M
Grants
52
Total Given
$985K
The Chicago Community Trust
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$6.0B
Grants
3,976
Total Given
$1.4B
Georgia Power Foundation Inc
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
$217.0M
Grants
517
Total Given
$18.6M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Assets
—
Grants
9,499
Total Given
$73.1M
More Funders in Georgia
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.