# First Up

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. EIN 23-6438144. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Empower and equip adults influential in young children's lives to positively impact educational and developmental outcomes for young children

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/236438144/202401029349301475/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1968
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $9,407,605 | $5,114,582 | $10,598,728 | $9,454,089 | 39 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/236438144/202401029349301475/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $3,623,560 | $4,408,078 | $4,270,692 | $3,336,957 | 37 | 19 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/236438144/202241029349300314/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2023: programs $3,968,211 (78%), management $653,237 (13%), fundraising $493,134 (10%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $9,044,014, program fees $307,007, investment income $30,781.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +61% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 57 children's and youth services nonprofits in Philadelphia.
- Revenue $2,653,064 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 92 children's and youth services nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $699,417.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: about 326,963 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 702 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Philadelphia: 1,210 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/philadelphia
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is First Up's EIN?**

First Up's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6438144. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is First Up a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists First Up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1968. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to First Up tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to First Up as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does First Up do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "Empower and equip adults influential in young children's lives to positively impact educational and developmental outcomes for young children" The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does First Up take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, First Up reported total revenue of $9,407,605 and total expenses of $5,114,582 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.