A Step Beyond

EIN: 462857532 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Escondido, CA

Total Revenue
$1,433,739
Total Expenses
$1,682,842
Total Assets
$2,536,373
Net Assets
$1,487,617
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
8587222067
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

A Step Beyond, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

To prepare underserved youth for success in college, career, and life through dance education, academic support, and family services.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $555,264 Revenue: $129,666

Dance training is at the core of the program. Research has shown that learning dance imparts an array of life skills: self-awareness, concentration, discipline, respect, goal setting with...

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Dance training is at the core of the program. Research has shown that learning dance imparts an array of life skills: self-awareness, concentration, discipline, respect, goal setting with accountability, and creative problem solving, to name a few. A Step Beyond (ASB) has a total of 233 students in grades 3-12, and will take an additional 45 students each year until it reaches a site capacity of approximately 350 students. Dance training is conducted by highly skilled professional on-staff dance instructors. Each year students perform in a concert attended by parents and supporters. They also perform in numerous other venues.

Program 2
Expenses: $383,760

Academic programs include tutoring for every student, enrichment exercises, intensive literacy support and summer camps, as well as a robust college and career readiness program. Students have access...

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Academic programs include tutoring for every student, enrichment exercises, intensive literacy support and summer camps, as well as a robust college and career readiness program. Students have access to a library, computers, MakerSpace, and a daily "homework cafe." Students receive World of Work career education experiences in STEAM industries and college preparation services including financial literacy and weekly counseling to support entry into higher education and/or other career programs after high school.

Program 3
Expenses: $283,446

Family Service programs treat children in crisis, assist families in crisis, conduct group therapy for students, and provide parent training. Participants receive daily mentoring from staff and...

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Family Service programs treat children in crisis, assist families in crisis, conduct group therapy for students, and provide parent training. Participants receive daily mentoring from staff and volunteers, and engage regularly in counseling groups that promote essential skills to meet social and emotional needs. Families also receive crisis intervention support as needed.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,370,003
Program Service Revenue $129,666
Investment Income $2,900
Other Revenue $-68,830
TOTAL REVENUE $1,433,739

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,551
Salaries & Benefits $1,061,891
Fundraising Expenses $297,130
Program Expenses $1,222,470
Other Expenses $614,400
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,682,842

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,433,739 $1,305,881 +0.1%
Expenses $1,682,842 $1,587,394 +0.1%
Net Income $-249,103 $-281,513 -0.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
17
Employees
27
Volunteers
100

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
7
$163,102
Total Directors
24
$262,771
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Bonnie Platt Secretary/Director 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Platt Vice Chair / Director (part year) 10.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
James Wright CEO/Executive Director 40.0
Officer Director
$135,550 $27,552 $163,102
Jonathan Fikse Treasurer/Director 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Villarreal Chairman / Director 10.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Culbertson Chairman / Director (part year) 10.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Vishal Mehta Vice Chair/Director 10.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna Punzalan Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Bedford Director (part year) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Candise Holmlund Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claudia Briseno Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Smith Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Foster Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Loiaza Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janean Stripe Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Foster Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Culbertson Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffre Segall Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Oliver Artistic Director/Director 40.0
Director
$89,741 $9,928 $99,669
Jennifer Ostergren Director (part year) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly Mayes-Bedford Director (part year) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Star Rivera-Lacey Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Gosselin Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vicki Zeiger Director 1.0
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 $1,433,739 $1,682,842 $2,536,373 $-249,103
2023 $1,305,881 $1,587,394 $2,807,246 $-281,513
2022 $1,426,568 $1,333,920 $2,065,690 $92,648
2021 $1,242,678 $1,239,033 $1,957,071 $3,645
2020 $1,105,577 $992,165 $1,936,161 $113,412
2019 $1,011,823 $794,448 $1,826,234 $217,375
2018 $975,986 $617,865 $1,466,128 $358,121
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