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First Things First Sober Living Homes

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2010
  • EIN: 27-1395891

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$133k (2023)

Expenses
$144k (2023)

Total Assets
$5.78k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$133,250
Expenses
$143,594
Net Income
-$10,344
Net Assets
$5,780
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,200
7.7%
Program Services $123,050
92.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,780
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,780
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Colvert (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 18, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$135,249
Expenses
$130,101
Net Income
$5,148
Net Assets
$16,124
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,950
6.6%
Program Services $126,299
93.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,124
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,124
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Colvert (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 7, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$128,700
Expenses
$125,213
Net Income
$3,487
Net Assets
$10,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,750
9.1%
Program Services $116,950
90.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,976
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $10,976
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Colvert (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 20, 2022

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,789
Expenses
$118,148
Net Income
-$2,359
Net Assets
$7,489
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,350
1.2%
Program Services $114,439
98.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,489
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,489
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Colvert (Director) $2,500 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 22, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$121,292
Expenses
$127,789
Net Income
-$6,497
Net Assets
$9,848
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,741
7.2%
Program Services $112,551
92.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,848
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,848
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Colvert (Director) $11,700 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 13, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$119,950
Expenses
$118,319
Net Income
$1,631
Net Assets
$16,345
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,550
7.1%
Program Services $111,400
92.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,345
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,345
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Colvert (Director) $0 $7,500

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990-EZ
Filed on April 9, 2019

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,040
Expenses
$161,958
Net Income
-$5,918
Net Assets
$2,895
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,400
1.5%
Program Services $153,640
98.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,895
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,895
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Colvert (Director) $7,500 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 9, 2018

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$129,055
Expenses
$128,912
Net Income
$143
Net Assets
$8,813
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,105
2.4%
Program Services $125,950
97.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,813
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,813
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lemuel White (Asst Manager) $8,005 $0
Wendell Jackson (Hourly Labor) $8,005 $0
John Colvert (Director) $7,000 $0
Theodore Bransford (Assistant Manager) $6,750 $0
William Baker (Secretary) $0 $0
Bill Mitchell (Assistant Manager) $0 $0
Pat Cook (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 20, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$128,105
Expenses
$122,586
Net Income
$5,519
Net Assets
$8,670
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,100
5.5%
Program Services $121,005
94.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,670
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,670
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Colvert (Director) $7,000 $0
Theodore Bransford (Assistant Manager) $6,750 $0
Lemuel White (Asst Manager) $6,500 $0
William Baker (Secretary) $0 $0
Bill Mitchell (Assistant Manager) $0 $0
Pat Cook (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,896
Expenses
$122,182
Net Income
-$1,286
Net Assets
$3,151
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,500
3.7%
Program Services $116,396
96.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,151
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,151
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Colvert (Director) $12,000 $0
Lemuel White (Asst Manager) $3,500 $0
Theodore Bransford (Assistant Manager) $2,500 $0
Bill Mitchell (Assistant Manager) $1,650 $0
Phillip Kelly (Assistant) $500 $0
William Baker (Secretary) $0 $0
Pat Cook (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 3, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$122,874
Expenses
$124,018
Net Income
-$1,144
Net Assets
$2,015
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,500
1.2%
Program Services $121,374
98.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,015
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,015
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Colvert (Director) $18,000 $0
Bill Mitchell (Assistant Manager) $2,800 $0
Bill Bowman (President) $0 $0
William Baker (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$106,828
Expenses
$105,298
Net Income
$1,530
Net Assets
$3,159
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,000
5.6%
Program Services $100,828
94.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,159
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,159

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

About This Data

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Which Organizations Are Here?

Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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