NEXT STEP KANSAS CITY 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

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRIS SMITH

Phone

9134511500

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NEXT STEP KANSAS CITY INC, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $573K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $102K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

NEXTSTEP KANSAS CITY IS AN AFFORDABLE, STATE-OF-THE-ART, COMMUNITY-BASED NEUROLOGICAL RECOVERY AND FITNESS CENTER. BY OFFERING STANDARDIZED ACTIVITY-BASED THERAPY PROGRAMS AND INTERVENTIONS, BASED ON RESEARCH; OUR CENTERS PROVIDE THE BEST CHANCE FOR RECOVERY, INDEPENDENCE, AND HEALTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $419,950 Revenue: $110,860

PROVIDE PHYSICAL REHABILITATION TO SPINAL CORD INJURY PATIENTS THROUGH AN EXERCISE BASED PROGRAM DESIGNATED TO REGAIN STRENGTH AND FUNCTION BELOW THE LEVEL OF INJURY.

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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 $538,382

Program Service Revenue $110,860

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-76,600

TOTAL REVENUE $572,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,150

Salaries & Benefits $311,676

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $419,950

Other Expenses $158,173

TOTAL EXPENSES $470,999

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$572,642	$436,300	+0.3%
Expenses	$470,999	$408,813	+0.2%
Net Income	$101,643	$27,487	+2.7%

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

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

Total Directors

$55,993

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRISTOPHER SMITH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$55,993	$0	$55,993
JOE VAN OEVEREN	BOARD TREASURER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE SMITH	BOARD VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK WORTH	BOARD PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CALEB ANDERSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN BAIER	BOARD SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELLEE PERKINS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WHITNEY BUTNER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL FARRELL	DIRECTOR	2.00	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	$572,642	$470,999	$345,547	$101,643
2023	$436,300	$408,813	$284,165	$27,487
2022	$381,861	$318,617	$238,876	$63,244
2021	$401,229	$281,533	$175,381	$119,696
2020	$295,990	$247,126	$98,477	$48,864
2019	$219,909	$230,894	$78,180	$-10,985
2018	$213,700	$233,119	$89,967	$-19,419