EIN 59-1304472

Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
368
State
Year formed
1968
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
First Step prevents and treats alcohol and drug addictions and associated disorders. We foster fully functioning, productive individuals by offering a full array of services in partnership with our community.
Also known as...
First Step of Sarasota
Total revenues
$25,366,184
2023
Total expenses
$23,512,078
2023
Total assets
$21,129,267
2023
Num. employees
368
2023

Program areas at Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery

Outpatient Services - First Step outpatient services include psycho-social assessment; individualized treatment plan development and program orientation (intake); individual therapy; group therapy; family therapy; and urinalysis testing. Services are available to adolescents and adults and level of intensity is determined at assessment.
Detox - This is a medically supervised program designated to ensure that the individuals go through the physical and emotional crisis of withdrawal from alcohol and drugs safely.
Crisis Stabilization Unit - The crisis stabilization unit provides acute care services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for individuals 18 and older who are experiencing a severe emotional or psychiatric crisis, and who, in the absence of a suitable alternative, would require hospitalization. It is also the designated Public Baker Act receiving facility for adults in Sarasota.
Pathways - 28-day and extended recovery programs are designed to help substance abusing individuals establish a firm foundation in the recovery process. Clients learn new recovery skills, receive relapse prevention training and counseling services supplied by a clinical team trained and skilled in the latest science-based techniques. Individual, group and family counseling, combined with psycho-educational presentations and strong connections to the 12-step community provides clients with a "Best Practices" approach to overcoming addictive disorders. Choices and Crossroads - These are Florida Department of Correction programs for substance abusing probationers in need of stabilization and controlled reintegration into the community.
Seasons, Transitions, Mothers and Infants, and Viper - These residential programs provide substance abuse counseling to varying individuals throughout the treatment process. Royal Palm Apartments - These apartments provide sober transitional housing to graduates of local substance abuse programs.

Who funds Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN)Substance Abuse/mental Health DCF Suncoast Region$14,084,097
Coastal Behavioral HealthcareGeneral Support$2,292,640
William G and Marie Selby FoundationOrganizational Grants$250,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery

NameTitleCompensation
David BeesleyChief Executive Officer and President / President and Chief Executive Officer$42,756
Gwen MacKenzieChief Executive Officer and President$93,077
Marlene MinzeyVice President , Special Services / Chief Operating Officer$32,481
Victoria TiutyamaInterim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer$118,685
Phillip BrooksCcso / Vice President , Outpatient and Youth Services$81,250
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$22,355,447
Program services$2,969,033
Investment income and dividends$188
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$700
Net income from fundraising events$26,581
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$14,235
Total revenues$25,366,184

Form 990s for Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-27990View PDF
2022-062023-04-25990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062020-08-19990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Council on Alcoholism & Drug AbuseSanta Barbara, CA$8,146,935
The Council on RecoveryHouston, TX$8,302,770
Commquest ServicesCanton, OH$22,881,469
Wayside Recovery CenterSaint Louis Park, MN$8,631,558
Ibh Addiction Recovery (IBH)Akron, OH$8,911,640
Connecticut Counseling CentersWaterbury, CT$13,475,860
Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL)New Orleans, LA$25,545,869
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $9,858 from The Community Foundation of Sarasota
April 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from William G and Marie Selby Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Sunshine From Darkness
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation
Nonprofit Types
ClinicsMental health organizationsSubstance abuse programs
Issues
HealthMental health
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
4579 Northgate CT
Sarasota, FL 34234
Metro area
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
County
Sarasota County, FL
Website URL
lightsharewellness.org/ 
Phone
(941) 366-5333
Facebook page
FirstStepSarasota 
IRS details
EIN
59-1304472
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1968
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F20: Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment
NAICS code, primary
621: Outpatient Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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