STEPS TO SUCCESS INC

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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

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE HARBAUGH

Phone

7175178470

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

STEPS TO SUCCESS INC, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO GROW AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN A DAYCARE SETTING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,325,761 Revenue: $2,816,597

STEPS TO SUCCESS PROVIDES CHILD DAY CARE THAT IS EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL CHILD CARE, OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE AT 5 LOCATIONS AND A SCHOOL AGE SUMMARY CAMP. PRE-KINDERGARTEN IS ALSO OFFERED AND IS TAUGHT BY A CERTIFIED TEACHER WITH OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE. APPROXIMATELY 300 CHILDREN ARE CARED FOR OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. THEY RANGE IN AGE FROM INFANTS TO 13 YEARS OF AGE. MEALS AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THEY GO ON FIELD TRIPS AND HAVE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AT THE CHILD CARE CENTER.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,915

Program Service Revenue $2,810,625

Investment Income $10,718

Other Revenue $7,846

TOTAL REVENUE $2,843,104

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,152,559

Fundraising Expenses $2,220

Program Expenses $2,325,761

Other Expenses $727,660

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,880,219

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,843,104	$2,203,339	+0.3%
Expenses	$2,880,219	$2,136,588	+0.3%
Net Income	$-37,115	$66,751	-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

108

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

$91,775

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AMBER CONSTANTINO	PRESIDENT (END 12/24)	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN REID	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAYLA SHOEMAKER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHY STRAW	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LORRIE HALL	MEMBER AT LARGE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARLENE PETERSEN	MEMBER AT LARGE (START 6/24)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON P KUNTZ	MEMBER AT LARGE (START 11/24)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE HARBAUGH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ACTING	55.00	Officer	$91,775	$0	$91,775

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	$2,843,104	$2,880,219	$635,019	$-37,115
2023	$2,203,339	$2,136,588	$660,335	$66,751
2022	$1,412,401	$1,258,108	$586,835	$154,293
2021	$1,142,795	$905,252	$424,738	$237,543
2020	$622,811	$468,855	$187,195	$153,956
2019	$484,676	$507,253	$51,349	$-22,577
2018	$531,327	$573,252	$68,221	$-41,925