STEP BY STEP FOUNDATION INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LILIANE STRANSKY

Phone

3054588780

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

STEP BY STEP FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2004, is a micro nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $59K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $65K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF STEP BY STEP FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF UNDER- SERVED CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN AREAS INCLUDING EDUCATION, YOUTH AND FAMILY ENRICHMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS HELPING ABUSED AND NEGLECTED HORSES AND DOGS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

RIDERS GIVE: ENGAGED YOUNG RIDERS TO GIVE BACK BY RIDING FOR THE STEP BY STEP TEAM. RIDERS DONATE A PERCENTAGE OF WINNINGS TO THE FOUNDATION. RIDERS ARE ALSO AMBASSADORS AND PROVIDE MEDIA INTERVIEWS...

Program 2

Expenses: $26,384

BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM: PROVIDED BACKPACKS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN LOCAL PALM BEACH COUNTY AND ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. BACKPACKS INCLUDE PENS, PENCILS, RULERS, NOTE...

BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM: PROVIDED BACKPACKS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN LOCAL PALM BEACH COUNTY AND ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. BACKPACKS INCLUDE PENS, PENCILS, RULERS, NOTE PADS, SHARPENERS, COLORING PENCILS, PEN CASES, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, AND OTHER SUPPLIES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDED TEAM OF LIFE, HORSES-N-HEROES, PLACE OF HOPE, KRISTI HOUSE, "TIPA TIPA" SCHOOL IN HAITI, YWCA & YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY, BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH CAROLINA CARING FOR CHILDREN FOSTER HOME, BLACK MOUNTAIN HOME FOR CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES, A CHILD'S HEAVEN AND LIFTING LIVES NORTH CAROLINA.

Program 3

Expenses: $35,170

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: PROVIDED OVER TEN THOUSAND TOYS TO NON-PROFITS INCLUDING: ST. PETER'S CHURCH IN WELLINGTON, CARDED CENTER, KRISTI HOUSE, NORTH MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT OF OPA LOCKA, SOUTH FLORIDA JEWISH FEDERATION, TOYS FOR TOTS, CITY OF WELLINGTON, PLACE OF HOPE, THE LORD'S HOUSE, HORSES-N-HEROES, JAFKO, KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION, YWCA, YMCA, TEAM OF LIFE, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY, OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, SOUTH FLORIDA JEWISH ACADEMY, WOMEN IN DISTRESS, AND FRIENDS OF THE ORPHANS.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $58,645

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $58,645

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $58,536

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $61,554

Other Expenses $6,686

TOTAL EXPENSES $65,222

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$58,645	$43,896	+0.3%
Expenses	$65,222	$33,152	+1.0%
Net Income	$-6,577	$10,744	-1.6%

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

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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
HERMAN ALTER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL DIAZ JR	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LILIANE STRANSKY	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$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
2022	$58,645	$65,222	$9,169	$-6,577
2021	$43,896	$33,152	$19,258	$10,744
2020	$76,459	$81,896	$5,002	$-5,437
2019	$23,871	$73,743	$10,439	$-49,872
2018	$139,815	$171,556	$60,311	$-31,741