Sacramento Steps Forward (EIN 274907397) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Michael J Colton

Phone

9165779770

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Sacramento Steps Forward, founded in 2011, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $38.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 87% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $11.9M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

To end homelessness through leadership, convening partners, data-driven best practices, and improving system performance.

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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 $37,576,604

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $532,220

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $38,108,824

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,951,620

Salaries & Benefits $5,326,863

Fundraising Expenses $45,000

Program Expenses $25,764,205

Other Expenses $8,891,337

TOTAL EXPENSES $26,169,820

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$38,108,824	$20,331,274	+0.9%
Expenses	$26,169,820	$19,959,476	+0.3%
Net Income	$11,939,004	$371,798	+31.1%

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

114

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

$345,610

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lisa R Bates	CEO	40.00	Officer	$203,500	$14,394	$217,894
Rachel Bereza	Deputy CEO	40.00		$136,458	$6,451	$142,909
Trent Simmons	Data & Analytics	40.00		$121,760	$6,745	$128,505
Michael J Colton	CFO	40.00	Officer	$127,416	$300	$127,716
Michele Watts	Planning officer	40.00		$115,000	$10,126	$125,126
Rodolfo Davidson	Strategic Init Dir	40.00		$112,583	$8,246	$120,829
Peter Bell	Planning Director	40.00		$106,875	$2,731	$109,606
Erin Johansen	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ashley Brand	Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michelle Odell	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
A Jonathan Porteus PhD	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Husid	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matt Keasling	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Pamela Maxwell	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Cassandra Jennings	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Alissa Ko	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Angela Upshaw	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ashleigh Martinez	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rachael Brown	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Heller de Leon	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$38,108,824	$26,169,820	$27,900,600	$11,939,004
2022	$20,331,274	$19,959,476	$16,252,714	$371,798
2021	$24,231,781	$18,071,589	$15,140,259	$6,160,192
2020	$22,291,647	$16,131,537	$9,271,126	$6,160,110
2019	$26,322,040	$26,080,095	$3,544,879	$241,945
2018	$13,735,976	$13,858,612	$4,071,334	$-122,636

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