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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.5M
-0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
-95.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-82.9% YoY
About First up
Based on IRS filings
First up is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $227K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $10,545,000 | $10,598,728 | $5,473,150 |
| Revenue | $5,338,275 | $9,407,605 | $6,412,446 |
| Expenses | $5,081,445 | $5,114,582 | $4,497,369 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $227,290 | $30,781 | $7,835 |
| 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
24 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from First up
Aspire to Inspire
FIRST UP
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Enrichment: Lois B. Cohan Museums-to-Go
FIRST UP
Amount
Up to $600
Deadline
Rolling / Open
EQUIP (Early Education Quality Improvement Program)
FIRST UP
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hasan's Interactive Learning Center ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hasan's Interactive Learning Center Philadelphia, PA | EQUIP / PIF | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Austin | Executive Director | 40 | $134,438 |
| Michelle Taglialetela | President | 2.5 | — |
| Michael Cianchetta | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Brian Miner | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Kevin Cafferky | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Jaime Lokoff | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Cherie Crosby-Weeks | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Terrell Grier | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Maddy Rovinsky | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Donald Wargo | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Robyn Younger | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Deb Green | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Antonia Singleton | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Richard Marks | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Zakiyyah Boone | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Carol Wong | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Cindy Dumont | Director | 2.5 | — |
| James Plummer | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Tiffany Bias | Director | 2.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First up?
First up is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is First up?
As of 2024, First up holds $10.5M in total assets with $5.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6K in 2024.
Where does First up operate?
First up has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does First up award?
In 2024, First up awarded 1 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is First up's EIN?
First up's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6438144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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