From public IRS filings
FIRST STEPS INC
NASHVILLE, TN · Education
Mission
THE MISSION OF FIRST STEPS, INC. IS TO EDUCATE AND CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS ALONGSIDE THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS IN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$3.5M
Total expenses
$3.4M
Total assets
$4.5M
Program expense ratio
85%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds FIRST STEPS INC
$1.3M in foundation grants on record from 19 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Protestant Orphanage Foundation | $583K | 4 |
| United Way of Middle Tennessee | $445K | 7 |
| Hca Healthcare Foundation | $117K | 4 |
| Mcleroy Foundation | $26K | 3 |
| Philip Snyder Foundation C/O Ransom Advisory | $21K | 4 |
| Memorial Foundation | $20K | 2 |
| Meed Foundation | $15K | 3 |
| Frist Foundation | $13K | 1 |
| Mccauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn | $10K | 1 |
| Cal Turner Family Foundation | $8K | 3 |
Leadership
HEATHER HIGGINS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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