STAIRCASE YOUTH SERVICES INC

EIN: 382709547 501(c)(3) Human Services

Ludington, MI

Total Revenue
$848,543
Total Expenses
$816,070
Total Assets
$653,153
Net Assets
$619,080
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
MI
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

STAIRCASE YOUTH SERVICES INC, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $849K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $816K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO BE A LEADER IN THE DELIVERY OF SUPPORTIVE, PREVENTIVE, AND HOMELESS SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES AT-RISK OR IN CRISIS.

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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 $847,466
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,077
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $848,543

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $511,433
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $804,357
Other Expenses $304,637
TOTAL EXPENSES $816,070

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $848,543 $898,952 -0.1%
Expenses $816,070 $738,650 +0.1%
Net Income $32,473 $160,302 -0.8%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
11
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
0
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MATT SOMSEL PRESIDENT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT KIEFFER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER TARANKO BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLLY BOUSSON SECRETARY 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB BEDNARZ TREASURER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC HARVEY BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM KURTZ VICE PRESIDENT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK OTTO BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STUART NASSON BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN COPENHAVER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY VANHOUTEN DIRECTOR 40.00
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 $848,543 $816,070 $653,153 $32,473
2024 $898,952 $738,650 $611,790 $160,302
2023 $850,936 $627,051 $447,025 $223,885
2022 $609,336 $586,426 $219,408 $22,910
2021 $552,810 $518,049 $200,576 $34,761
2020 $458,038 $436,466 $160,862 $21,572
2019 $481,076 $461,807 $140,776 $19,269
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