THE NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PR… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KELLY BROWN

Phone

2076670176

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

THE NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WHILE STRIVING TO PREVENT AND END THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,372,225 Revenue: $65,791

DIRECT SERVICE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILES INCLUDING HOT LINE SUPPORT, SAFE HOMES, COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, COURT ADVOCACY, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY...

DIRECT SERVICE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILES INCLUDING HOT LINE SUPPORT, SAFE HOMES, COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, COURT ADVOCACY, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. NEXT STEP MAINTAINS A 24-HOUR HOTLINE FOR ALL WHO WANT TO TALK ABOUT DOMESTIC ABUSE AND HOW IT HAS AFFECTED THEM. THE HOTLINE IS FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL; NS MAINTAINS TWO LOCAL HOTLINE NUMBERS AND A TOLL-FREE NUMBER. NEXT STEP LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT (NS-LAP) PROVIDES HOLISTIC AND COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RELATED CRIMES. NEXT STEP OPERATES AN EMERGENCY SHELTER IN WASHINGTON COUNTY MAINE. THE SHELTER IS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,576,053

Program Service Revenue $65,791

Investment Income $856

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,642,700

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,153,927

Fundraising Expenses $18,484

Program Expenses $1,372,225

Other Expenses $504,249

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,658,176

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,642,700	$1,461,030	+0.1%
Expenses	$1,658,176	$1,509,121	+0.1%
Net Income	$-15,476	$-48,091	-0.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$75,534

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KELLY BROWN	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$75,534	$0	$75,534
MAX DIETSHE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DARLENE DONAHUE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MINDY GERRISH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HELEN HESS	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JANA ROBINSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA WALES	VICE-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,642,700	$1,658,176	$1,927,261	$-15,476
2023	$1,461,030	$1,509,121	$1,792,513	$-48,091
2022	$1,497,599	$1,492,837	$1,912,374	$4,762
2021	$1,653,580	$1,479,531	$1,746,252	$174,049
2020	$1,516,988	$1,397,258	$1,546,371	$119,730
2019	$1,289,485	$1,318,445	$1,628,633	$-28,960
2018	$1,185,714	$1,178,508	$1,672,838	$7,206

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