SOLUTIONS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE INC

EIN: 540801556 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

ROCKY MOUNT, VA

Total Revenue
$5,487,245
Total Expenses
$5,358,417
Total Assets
$3,378,840
Net Assets
$2,143,686
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
MARY PRILLAMAN
Phone
5404835142
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SOLUTIONS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE INC, founded in 1966, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

SOLUTIONS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE, INC (STEP) IS A NON PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO PLAN AND COORDINATE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO COMBAT PROBLES OF PROVERTY AND SEEK THE ELIMINATION OR REDUCTION OF CONDITIONS OF POVERTY AS THEY AFFECT THE INHABITANTS OF THE COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,795,661

HEAD START: TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS BY ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF LOW INCOME CHILDREN, INCLUDING CHILDREN OF FEDERAL RECOGNIZED RESERVATION AND CHILDREN OF MIGRATORY FARM...

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HEAD START: TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS BY ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF LOW INCOME CHILDREN, INCLUDING CHILDREN OF FEDERAL RECOGNIZED RESERVATION AND CHILDREN OF MIGRATORY FARM WORKERS, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL, AND OTHER SERVICES; AND TO INVOLVE PARENTS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND TO HELP PARENTS MAKE PROGRESS TOWARDS EDUCTIONAL, LITERACY AND EMPLOYMENT GOAL. HEAD START ALSO EMPHASIZES THE SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THEIR LOCAL HEAD START PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $376,146

YOUTH SERVICES: PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GAIN APPROPRIATE ATTITUDES, BEHAVIORS, AND LIFE SKILLS SO THEY CAN REALIZE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND...

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YOUTH SERVICES: PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GAIN APPROPRIATE ATTITUDES, BEHAVIORS, AND LIFE SKILLS SO THEY CAN REALIZE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. PROVIDES RESOURCES TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENCOURAGE POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $705,512

HOUSING: PROVIDING SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS HEATING AND COOLING ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,464,160
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $21,101
Other Revenue $1,984
TOTAL REVENUE $5,487,245

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,444,020
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,026,506
Other Expenses $1,914,397
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,358,417

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,487,245 $5,717,788 0.0%
Expenses $5,358,417 $8,298,148 -0.4%
Net Income $128,828 $-2,580,360 -1.0%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
96
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
4
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
W COOPER BROWN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMI DECAPRIO MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FERGUSON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER KESTERSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETTY KINGERY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE MCADAMS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN MULLINS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA MURPHY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTI O'NEAL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRI PEREZ VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS PERRY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA PHILLIPS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SMITH MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH WOODS MEMBER 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
2025 $5,487,245 $5,358,417 $3,378,840 $128,828
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $5,667,391 $5,634,383 $3,306,276 $33,008
2023 $4,865,719 $4,680,019 $3,215,941 $185,700
2022 $4,759,112 $4,353,989 $2,965,391 $405,123
2021 $4,763,662 $4,671,548 $2,704,443 $92,114
2020 $4,953,507 $4,494,706 $2,663,486 $458,801
2020 $4,953,507 $4,494,706 $2,663,486 $458,801
2019 $4,099,118 $4,027,806 $1,741,660 $71,312
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