Stepping Stones Project

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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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ERIC PONCELET

Phone

5102304973

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Stepping Stones Project, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $253K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Our youth programs provides "Rites Of Passage" support to youth. Helping Adolescents and teens make connections to themselves and their communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $95,882 Revenue: $178,498

In 2018 we served 15 groups with 5 to 8 youth in each group. Groups meet for a monthly daylong outing with two mentor leaders for each group. Groups stay together for 2 to 3 years and include an...

In 2018 we served 15 groups with 5 to 8 youth in each group. Groups meet for a monthly daylong outing with two mentor leaders for each group. Groups stay together for 2 to 3 years and include an annual camping trip. Nature, connection, art, talk time and playtime are a methodical part of the group dynamics. Each leader is selected carefully with a background of wilderness experience and youth development. Parents also meet with leaders once a quarter to bring much needed support for their roles during these intense developmental years.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $74,362

Program Service Revenue $178,498

Investment Income $331

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $253,191

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $138,248

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $95,882

Other Expenses $129,999

TOTAL EXPENSES $268,247

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$253,191	$335,641	-0.2%
Expenses	$268,247	$391,603	-0.3%
Net Income	$-15,056	$-55,962	-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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ERIC PONCELET	Chairman	2.000	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN KNECHT	Secretary	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK SHERON	Treasure	2.000	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE GURGANUS	Director	3.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL LERNER	Director	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE O'DELL	Director	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
CORBIN HOWES	Board Member	1.000	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
2018	$253,191	$268,247	$62,880	$-15,056