EIN 47-1833909

The First 72

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The First 72 aims to put an end to the cycle of incarceration by empowering individuals through education, stable housing, employment, healthcare and community engagement. It provides free emergency and transitional housing for people recently released from jail and prison along with supportive wrap-around services. Additionally, it offers case management, peer mentorship and direct financial assistance to those who were wrongfully convicted. The organization is located in New Orleans, LA.
Also known as...
Risingfoundations A Non Profit Corporation
Total revenues
$1,699,209
2022
Total expenses
$1,435,872
2022
Total assets
$1,393,124
2022
Num. employees
19
2022

Program areas at The First 72

Misc programs to service clients, including access to affordable housing, economic empowerment, legal service clinic and small business incubator.
Housing for formely incarcerated people; we provided free emergency and transitional housing and supportive wrap around services to people recently released from jail and prison we also finished designs, secured construction permits, we finished building a new transitional house to add 8 additional beds to our program and will be open and operational in 2023.we also provided housing vouchers to support transitions into independent living.
Exoneree support services: we provided case management, peer mentorship, and direct financial assistance to 37 people who were wrongfully convicted

Who funds The First 72

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jewish Communal FundGeneral Support$408,000
Baptist Community Ministries (BCM)Core Funding$150,000
JP Morgan Chase FoundationIn Support of Financial Health$125,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $1,048,788

Personnel at The First 72

NameTitleCompensation
Ben SmithFounder
Troy GloverExecutive Director
Tasha SmithDirector of Operations
Courtney EvansDirector of Client Services
Emma FischerOffice Manager and Program Administrator
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The First 72

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,699,209
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,699,209

Form 990s for The First 72

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-09990View PDF
2021-122022-09-26990View PDF
2020-122022-03-09990View PDF
2020-122022-01-30990View PDF
2020-122021-11-14990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from JP Morgan Chase Foundation
November 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
September 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Baptist Community Ministries (BCM)
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawRehabilitation for ex-offenders
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2915 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70119
Metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
County
Orleans Parish, LA
Website URL
first72plus.org/ 
Phone
(303) 946-5375
IRS details
EIN
47-1833909
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I40: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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