1st Place 2 Start
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
1st Place 2 Start is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 2003, with $594,453 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1252 Sunnydale Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94134 EIN 72-1539119 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$594K
▲ 9.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$627K
Net assets
$778K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for 1st Place 2 Start— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · -5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For 1st Place 2 Start: 15 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for 1st Place 2 Start— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For 1st Place 2 Start: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1252 Sunnydale Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94134
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $338K (FY2013) to $594K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $778K
Operating margin
-5.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$778K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$778K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $594,453▲9.1% | $626,802▲2.4% | $778,050▼4.0% | $778,050▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $544,859▼12.1% | $612,115▲33.3% | $810,399▼7.7% | $810,476▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $620,190▲59.2% | $459,291▲26.6% | $877,656▲22.5% | $877,733▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $389,502▼9.8% | $362,924▲10.3% | $716,259▲9.2% | $716,319▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $431,718▲12.1% | $328,903▼19.6% | $655,837▲18.6% | $655,897▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $385,118▲1.5% | $409,113▲15.7% | $552,962▼1.5% | $553,022▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $379,606▲3.7% | $353,723▼4.1% | $561,485▲4.8% | $561,545▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $366,017▼15.0% | $368,959▲0.8% | $535,602▼0.5% | $535,602▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $430,413▲24.8% | $366,189▲22.2% | $538,544▲13.5% | $539,819▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $344,885▲7.0% | $299,656▲11.5% | $474,320▲10.5% | $474,545▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $322,408▼4.7% | $268,759▲13.1% | $429,091▲14.3% | $429,091▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $338,298 | $237,646▲38.7% | $375,442▲36.6% | $405,025▲47.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $171,399 | $274,790 | $274,790 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is 1st Place 2 Start a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. 1st Place 2 Start is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1539119, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is 1st Place 2 Start's EIN?
- 1st Place 2 Start's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1539119.
- How much revenue does 1st Place 2 Start report?
- 1st Place 2 Start reported $594,453 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does 1st Place 2 Start have?
- CharityIndex grades 1st Place 2 Start C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for 1st Place 2 Start (EIN 72-1539119) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.