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Futures First Inc

EIN 44-0454800 · Kansas City, KS

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS.

Income
$15.4 million
Spending
$17.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
143
Volunteers
303
Highest pay
$199,242, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $9.5 million spent. IMPROVING EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION - THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY. BY IMPROVING QUALITY, WE ENSURE ALL CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNRIVALED OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXIST DURING THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF LIFE-A CRITICAL PERIOD FOR COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT FORMS THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND LIFE. IN 2024, WE TRAINED AND PROVIDED COACHING TO OVER 6,000 EARLY EDUCATORS, PROVIDED BUSINESS SUPPORT TO CHILD CARE DIRECTORS AND OWNERS, IMPROVED THE HEALTH AND NUTRITION OF HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN, AND SUPPORTED THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN.
  2. $3.0 million spent. BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES - THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY SUPPORTS FAMILIES AS PRIMARY CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS. WHEN FAMILIES RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED, IT STRENGTHENS THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE NURTURING AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. BY OFFERING RESOURCES, REFERRALS, AND EDUCATION, THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY EMPOWERS FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF RAISING CHILDREN, ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND FOSTER HEALTHY PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS. THIS SUPPORT ENABLES PARENTS TO BETTER MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN, PROMOTING OPTIMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024, WE INCREASED ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION BY CREATING MORE AVAILABILITY AND STABILITY OF CHILD CARE PROVIDERS; PROVIDED TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE COSTS TO HELP PARENTS WITH GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT; CONNECTED HUNDREDS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH FREE, HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE; AND PROVIDED HANDS-ON, ONSITE PARENTING EDUCATION TO HUNDREDS OF MARGINALIZED FAMILIES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. BUILDING RESILIENCE - THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY PROVIDES A VITAL LIFELINE FOR FAMILIES, OFFERING THEM A SAFE SPACE TO EXPRESS THEIR EMOTIONS, COPE WITH STRESS, OVERCOME TRAUMA, AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO MANAGE PARENTING CHALLENGES AND SUPPORT HEALTHY CHILDREN. THERAPY AND CASE MANAGEMENT ARE PROVIDED IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH, AND AIM TO MEET FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE BY PROVIDING IN-PERSON, IN-HOME, AND VIRTUAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING. IN 2024, HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN OUR TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS; WE SUPPORTED MOTHERS EXPERIENCING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION WITH IN-HOME COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY; AND PROVIDED OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISES, SUCH AS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, PTSD, AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1963.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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