First Steps
NASHVILLE, TN · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). First Steps has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds First Steps
$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 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $11K | 2 |
| Carolyn Smith Foundation | $10K | 4 |
Leadership
HEATHER HIGGINS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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