THE NEXT STEP

EIN: 201750945 501(c)(3) Education

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$869,272
Total Expenses
$455,000
Total Assets
$920,554
Net Assets
$920,554
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
DARCY GLIDEWELL
Phone
3147192880
Tax Period
2024-02-01 to 2025-01-31

THE NEXT STEP, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $869K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 96% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $414K, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN A RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $862,961
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $29,210
Other Revenue $-22,899
TOTAL REVENUE $869,272

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $321,606
Salaries & Benefits $40,099
Fundraising Expenses $8,874
Program Expenses $387,884
Other Expenses $93,295
TOTAL EXPENSES $455,000

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $869,272 $442,698 +1.0%
Expenses $455,000 $355,043 +0.3%
Net Income $414,272 $87,655 +3.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
1
Volunteers
100

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
4
$0
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DARCY GLIDEWELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY WOOL PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF WIST VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK LEADLOVE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON BAMBERGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB CALLAHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN CARNEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID P DIEMER MD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN ELLEGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STEPHEN IRWIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY IVORY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD KNOTT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON MCKENZIE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON WIESE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY WINIG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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 $869,272 $455,000 $920,554 $414,272
2024 $442,698 $355,043 $506,924 $87,655
2023 $400,330 $284,634 $419,096 $115,696
2022 $279,329 $201,312 $303,717 $78,017
2021 $236,219 $195,169 $225,702 $41,050
2020 $214,098 $227,893 $187,905 $-13,795
2018 $206,405 $164,963 $251,662 $41,442
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