Firstday Foundation
98% goes to programs $476 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Firstday Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Antonio, Texas, registered in 1999, with $85,638,191 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
1506 Bexar Crossing St, San Antonio, TX, 78232 EIN 74-2874382 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$85.6M
▲ 26.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$71.2M
Net assets
$899.0M
Employees
229
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →DProgram efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs · $476 to raise $100
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. For Firstday Foundation: 98% to programs · $476 to raise $100 earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating152 mo reserves · +17% 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 Firstday Foundation: 152 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Firstday Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Firstday Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Firstday foundation is a charitable organization that provides philanthropic grants and management and governance services to nonprofit organizations doing good work across the globe. (continued on schedule o)
Contact & location
- Address
- 1506 Bexar Crossing St, San Antonio, TX, 78232
- City
- San Antonio
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $26.5M (FY2013) to $85.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.3MNet assets $899.0M
Operating margin
16.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$903.3M
Total liabilities
$4.3M
Net assets
$899.0M
Salaries & benefits
$26.8M
38% of expenses
Board members
16
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,638,191▲26.9% | $71,165,949▲10.2% | $898,996,011▲4.3% | $903,337,068▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $67,463,542▲8.4% | $64,593,963▲2.3% | $861,840,415▲10.4% | $868,091,590▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $62,210,565▼72.3% | $63,140,535▼9.9% | $780,638,617▲7.8% | $788,710,292▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $224,969,575▼53.4% | $70,066,679▲49.7% | $724,465,198▲20.0% | $728,650,062▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $483,114,831▲447% | $46,790,978▲98.5% | $603,497,971▲263% | $811,415,321▲216% | 990 |
| 2019 | $88,385,651▲68.5% | $23,568,832▼23.0% | $166,384,950▲64.6% | $257,180,185▲139% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,443,102▲72.8% | $30,598,992▲73.1% | $101,109,583▲27.2% | $107,775,413▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $30,341,912▼23.9% | $17,679,260▼1.5% | $79,485,311▲19.7% | $84,082,925▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $39,883,370▲119% | $17,951,576▼4.9% | $66,379,800▲48.6% | $72,154,962▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $18,176,980▲21.5% | $18,879,151▲41.5% | $44,685,072▼2.5% | $61,801,356▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $14,964,108▼43.6% | $13,340,723▼9.6% | $45,827,791▲3.8% | $61,473,138▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $26,512,386 | $14,750,602▲61.7% | $44,135,065▲39.3% | $53,506,712▲42.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $9,122,915▲38.5% | $31,684,253▲11.9% | $37,613,638▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,588,701▲48.8% | $28,310,118▲171% | $31,310,383▲136% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,428,939▲124% | $10,448,296▲9.9% | $13,283,639▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,977,286 | $9,509,267 | $13,990,439 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Kevin Dinnin — $1,744,771 (2.45% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Dinnin | President and Ceo | 20 | $1,744,771 |
| Claudia Oliveira | Chief Financial Officer | 20 | $428,339 |
| Asennet Segura | Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $345,108 |
| Kari Bass | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $324,807 |
| Karen Thaxton | Exec Vice President - Hr | 50 | $304,935 |
| Floyd Hartsell | Chief Medical Officer | 50 | $294,680 |
| David Dauphine | Deputy Chief Financial Officer | 50 | $270,018 |
| Trevor Woodruff | Deputy General Counsel | 50 | $268,209 |
| David Krimmel | Exec Vice President/cio | 50 | $265,852 |
| Beth Wasserstrum | Legal and Compliance Officer | 50 | $227,735 |
| Robert Rapp | Exec Vice President- Employment Laws | 50 | $222,097 |
| George Cowden III | Secretary/general Counsel | 1 | $64,108 |
| Alan Griffin | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| David Sprouse | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Alexander Simmons | Director | 1 | — |
| Lanny Hall | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Larry Lummus | Director | 1 | — |
| Les O'farrell | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Martha Morse | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bdo USA LLP | Consulting | $6,531,960 |
| Onetrust LLC | Software Development | $227,620 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Audit Services | $159,074 |
| Tempo Holding Co LLC | Software Consulting | $155,181 |
| Touchcare LLC | Healthcare Software | $140,223 |
Grants received · $644.6M total
4 grants to Firstday Foundation totaling $644.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bcfs Health and Human Services | General support | 2022 | $4,352,975 |
| Bcfs Health and Human Services | General support | 2021 | $196,854,631 |
| Bcfs Health and Human Services | See part iv | 2020 | $443,429,635 |
| Barnabas Foundation | General support | 2015 | $5,000 |
Grants made · $18.7M in FY2024
24 grants totaling $18.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Firstday Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Emergency Management and Response | See part iv | $7,113,535 |
| Compass Connections | See part iv | $3,470,226 |
| Childrens Emergency Relief International | See part iv | $1,832,516 |
| Bcfs Health and Human Services | See part iv | $1,642,868 |
| Breckenridge Village | See part iv | $1,593,595 |
| Innovative Network of Knowledge | See part iv | $1,381,706 |
| Silver Cliff Ranch | See part iv | $482,219 |
| Young Mens Christian Association | General support | $250,000 |
| Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council For Trauma | General support | $215,000 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry Inc | General support | $185,000 |
| Corazon Ministries Inc | General support | $135,000 |
| Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce | General support | $130,000 |
| Helping Oppressed People Everywhere | General support | $50,000 |
| Compass United | See part iv | $45,614 |
| Haven For Hope of Bexar County | General support | $40,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Firstday Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Firstday Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2874382, based in San Antonio, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Firstday Foundation's EIN?
- Firstday Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2874382.
- How much revenue does Firstday Foundation report?
- Firstday Foundation reported $85,638,191 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Firstday Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Firstday Foundation spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Firstday Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Firstday Foundation C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Firstday Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Firstday Foundation's latest Form 990 is $1,744,771, paid to Kevin Dinnin (President and Ceo).
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Data for Firstday Foundation (EIN 74-2874382) 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.