FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES INC

EIN: 341424555 501(c)(3)

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$1,732,948
Total Expenses
$1,453,002
Total Assets
$2,278,348
Net Assets
$2,211,336
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
SHERRI BRANDON
Phone
2167812250
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES INC, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $280K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE MENTALLY DISABLED AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY WITH PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND/OR LIFELONG SOLUTIONS TO INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $630,452 Revenue: $80,837

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS:FRONT STEPS PROVIDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS FROM HOMELESSNESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. FRONT STEPS OFFERS...

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS:FRONT STEPS PROVIDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS FROM HOMELESSNESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. FRONT STEPS OFFERS SEVERAL SUPPORT SERVICES (LIFE SKILLS, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT/ MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES, PEER SUPPORT SERVICES. HOUSE KEEPING SKILLS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING WORKSHOPS, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM: ABUSE RECOVERY CLASSES).

Program 2
Expenses: $457,705 Revenue: $4,689

PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM:PROVIDES AND MANAGES 68 SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS PERSONS, WHO ARE DISABLED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BY LOW INCOME. IN...

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PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM:PROVIDES AND MANAGES 68 SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS PERSONS, WHO ARE DISABLED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BY LOW INCOME. IN 2022, FRONT STEPS PROVIDED 73 CLIENTS WITH PERMANENT HOUSING AND 100% MAINTAINED HOUSING FOR 1 YEAR OR MORE AND THE AGENCY OBTAINED A 98% RENTAL COLLECTION RATE. SERVICES OFFERED TO TENANTS AND COMMUNITY-BASED CLIENTS INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING, INTESIVE OUTPATIET SERVICES, PREVENTION AND LIFE SKILLS. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS OFFERINGS 360 SERVED.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,427,063
Program Service Revenue $85,526
Investment Income $51,590
Other Revenue $168,769
TOTAL REVENUE $1,732,948

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $861,191
Fundraising Expenses $211,448
Program Expenses $1,088,157
Other Expenses $591,811
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,453,002

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,732,948 $1,368,687 +0.3%
Expenses $1,453,002 $1,199,658 +0.2%
Net Income $279,946 $169,029 +0.7%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
19
Volunteers
90

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
5
$118,853
Total Directors
20
$118,853
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CANDACE PRICE COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIA VAVRUSKA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA L FLYNT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACLYN UGRIN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA PIERCE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON-MICHAEL LEMON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NKIRUKA UGURU-WASHINGTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY SPILLMAN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICARDO LEON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT KULA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRI BRANDON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$98,630 $20,223 $118,853
JUSTINE GREENWALD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TORRE ESCOTT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN MCKELVEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAITLYN ZOLLER CO-CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE ZINTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HARDY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE FEAGIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE SCHEUTZOW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRICIA KACHMYERS 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,732,948 $1,453,002 $2,278,348 $279,946
2022 $1,368,687 $1,199,658 $1,988,044 $169,029
2021 $1,608,830 $1,081,115 $2,083,441 $527,715
2020 $1,704,592 $1,282,406 $1,614,074 $422,186
2019 $1,444,700 $1,487,143 $1,076,825 $-42,443
2018 $1,470,395 $1,326,329 $991,833 $144,066
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