FIRST UP
AI Summary
FIRST UP is a nonprofit focused on human services management, youth services, and basic and emergency aid, with a mission to equip adults influential in young children’s lives to improve educational and developmental outcomes for young children. In filing year 2025, it operated with a $5.2M budget and $2.7M in total revenue, and its reported major funders include United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION, and DREXEL UNIVERSITY.
Mission Statement
EMPOWER AND EQUIP ADULTS INFLUENTIAL IN YOUNG CHILDREN'S LIVES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
Cause Areas
3
Human services management
Basic and emergency aid
Youth services
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 30 funders
- 63 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FIRST UP’s budget?
In 2024, FIRST UP reported an annual operating budget of around $4.9 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does FIRST UP support?
FIRST UP supports work in Human services management, Basic and emergency aid, and Youth services.
Where does FIRST UP operate?
FIRST UP is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Who funded FIRST UP recently?
In 2025, FIRST UP received grants from RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and MINDY AND THADDEUS FORTIN FAMILY FN. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant FIRST UP received in 2024?
The largest grant to FIRST UP in 2024 exceeds $451 thousand.
What is FIRST UP’s reliance on government grants?
FIRST UP relied on government grants for more than 10% of their total revenue in 2024.