FOOTSTEPS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELANA SANTO

Phone

2122530890

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

FOOTSTEPS INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 39% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

FOOTSTEPS, INC. SUPPORTS AND AFFIRMS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LEFT, OR ARE CONTEMPLATING LEAVING, INSULAR ULTRA-ORTHODOX JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN THEIR QUEST TO LEAD SELF-DETERMINED LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,417,558

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SUPPORTS MEMBERS' ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, CAREER AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS. EDUCATIONAL...

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SUPPORTS MEMBERS' ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, CAREER AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS. EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, CRISIS SUPPORTS, TUTORING AND MENTORING ARE ALSO OFFERED.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,073,460

FAMILY SUPPORTS ARE GEARED TOWARDS PARENTS FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT TO A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY LEAVE ULTRA-ORTHODOXY. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT...

FAMILY SUPPORTS ARE GEARED TOWARDS PARENTS FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT TO A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY LEAVE ULTRA-ORTHODOXY. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT DROP-IN GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LAWYERS AND LEGAL GROUPS TO PROVIDE LEGAL CONSULTATION AND REPRESENTATION.

Program 3

Expenses: $654,374

IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS MEMBERS THROUGH PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, ACCULTURATION WORKSHOPS, AND REFERRALS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

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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 $3,586,631

Program Service Revenue $6,777

Investment Income $79,062

Other Revenue $698

TOTAL REVENUE $3,673,168

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $669,688

Salaries & Benefits $3,126,680

Fundraising Expenses $497,868

Program Expenses $3,777,122

Other Expenses $1,190,503

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,986,871

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,673,168	$5,981,766	-0.4%
Expenses	$4,986,871	$4,901,654	+0.0%
Net Income	$-1,313,703	$1,080,112	-2.2%

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

150

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

$200,882

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANN KIRSCHNER LEFT 1024	SEC UNTIL 10/24;CO-CHAIR UNTIL 10/24	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE HOOPER	BOARD CO-CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK LIPTON PHD	BOARD CO-CHAIR AS OF 11/24	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIE SHAPIRO	TREASURER (THRU 3/25)	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
YOSEPH HOROWITZ	SECRETARY AS OF 11/24	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK BUNZL	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELLEY FISCHEL	TRUSTEE (LEFT BOARD 6/24)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN HOROWITZ	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN LINDER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZALMAN NEWFIELD	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHIN REISZ	TRUSTEE (LEFT BOARD 3/25)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARI ROSENBERG	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NITZA RUBIN	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MERLE WOLDENBERG GONCHAR	TRUSTEE (LEFT BOARD 3/25)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MINDI YEGER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LANI SANTO	CEO	40.00	Officer	$194,754	$6,128	$200,882
JESSICA MARKOWITZ	SR. DIR. OF FINANCE, DATA, AND ADMIN.	40.00	Highest	$144,304	$18,825	$163,129
HODA EL MAHDY	SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS	40.00	Highest	$142,426	$18,588	$161,014

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
2024	$3,673,168	$4,986,871	$3,147,260	$-1,313,703
2023	$5,981,766	$4,901,654	$4,570,879	$1,080,112
2022	$2,523,411	$4,114,128	$3,060,356	$-1,590,717
2021	$5,133,563	$3,632,167	$4,865,728	$1,501,396
2020	$3,276,179	$3,410,758	$3,090,903	$-134,579
2019	$2,464,211	$2,830,598	$3,176,179	$-366,387
2018	$4,394,649	$2,253,692	$3,497,858	$2,140,957