FIRST STEPS PROVIDES EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPATING IN OUR SERVICES, CHILDREN MAKE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS TOWARD DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS. WE CREATE STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES THAT BUILD FOUNDATIONS FOR THEIR LONG TERM SUCCESS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- $6k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in Tennessee | $141k | $6k | — | $5k | $153k $162k |
Director of Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $116k $123k |
Director of Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $102k $108k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FIRST STEPS INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held roughly steady
over 2 years
From $160k in 2022 to $153k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 4% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 7%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FIRST STEPS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FIRST STEPS INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of FIRST STEPS INC received $152,934 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Tennessee, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FIRST STEPS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Tennessee, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FIRST STEPS INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FIRST STEPS INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are FIRST STEPS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FIRST STEPS INC reported $3.5M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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