STEP FORWARD FOUNDATION

EIN: 208172439 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

MORGAN HILL, CA

Total Revenue
$2,713,129
Total Expenses
$2,503,591
Total Assets
$1,486,436
Net Assets
$1,233,072
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MIMI NGUYEN
Phone
4089158698
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

STEP FORWARD FOUNDATION, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.5M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE LOW AND NO-COST LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,127,884 Revenue: $708,767

TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,982,545
Program Service Revenue $708,767
Investment Income $21,817
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,713,129

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,459,574
Fundraising Expenses $60,857
Program Expenses $2,127,884
Other Expenses $1,044,017
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,503,591

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,713,129 $2,379,397 +0.1%
Expenses $2,503,591 $2,313,304 +0.1%
Net Income $209,538 $66,093 +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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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
18
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
3
$161,338
Total Directors
5
$161,338
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DIEU-MY MIMI NGUYEN Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$156,639 $4,699 $161,338
ROBERT DEFILIPIS Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carlota Montes Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Toan Nguyen Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vish Soroushian Director 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 $2,713,129 $2,503,591 $1,486,436 $209,538
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,477,627 $2,175,064 $1,221,659 $302,563
2022 $2,040,094 $1,742,082 $885,238 $298,012
2021 $1,843,123 $1,811,211 $596,347 $31,912
2020 $1,394,030 $1,282,154 $567,820 $111,876
2019 $894,373 $837,977 $370,425 $56,396
2018 $670,201 $560,046 $255,277 $110,155
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