First Call for Help of Broward
FT LAUDERDALE, FL · Mental Health & Crisis
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). First Call for Help of Broward has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
2-1-1 BROWARD MANAGED 78,129 CONTACT IN FY 2024/2025, INCLUDING CALLS, FOLLOW-UPS, CHAT SESSIONS, TEXTS, AND EMAIL REQUESTS. THERE WERE ALSO 132,033 SARCHES MADE BY PEOPLE USING THE ONLINE PUBLIC PORTAL TO FIND HELP. CALLERS WERE PROVIDED WITH CRISIS/SUICIDE INTERVENTION AND LISTENING SUPPORT AND WERE CONNECTED WITH APPROXIMATELY 2,615 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS ACROSS ALACHUA, BRADFORD, BROWARD, DIXIE, GILCHRIST, LAFAYETTE, LEVY, MARION, AND UNION COUNTIES. CONFIDENTIAL, ANONYMOUS, MULTI-LINGUAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS 24 HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR, SIMPLY BY DIALING 2-1-1
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds First Call for Help of Broward
$2.4M in foundation grants on record from 13 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Broward County | $930K | 4 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | $600K | 4 |
| United Way Worldwide | $285K | 3 |
| Jim Moran Foundation | $190K | 3 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation | $175K | 1 |
| Baptist Health South Florida | $64K | 5 |
| Community Foundation of Broward | $54K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $38K | 4 |
| National College Attainment Network | $30K | 1 |
| Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W Farris Foundation | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
SHEILA J SMITH — PRESIDENT/CEO (Principal officer)
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