STEP BY STEP INC

EIN: 550746556 501(c)(3) Human Services

CHARLESTON, WV

Total Revenue
$3,074,998
Total Expenses
$2,848,930
Total Assets
$1,398,268
Net Assets
$1,025,308
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
WV
Principal Officer
MICHAEL L FARMER
Phone
3044144452
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STEP BY STEP INC, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.8M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

DEDICATED TO PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS IN KINDRED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN WV THROUGH DIALOGUE, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, WELLNESS, LOCAL LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES AND SERVICE. NATIONAL VISTA AND 21ST CENTURY ARE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,155,916

WE HAVE SEVERAL OTHER PROGRAMS, WEST VIRGINIA DEPT OF ED., OFFICE OF CHILD NUTRITION TO FEED CHILDREN DURING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WV DEPT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY...

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WE HAVE SEVERAL OTHER PROGRAMS, WEST VIRGINIA DEPT OF ED., OFFICE OF CHILD NUTRITION TO FEED CHILDREN DURING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WV DEPT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL; GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY INITIATIVE, UNITED WAY OF THE THREE RIVERS, AND TOYOTA FOUNDATION ALL SUPPORTED OUR ANTI BULLYING INITIATIVE, AND GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY AND OTHER STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS FUNDED OUR ARTS, MUSIC AND YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER, AS WELL AS LOCAL FOUNDATIONS FUNDING OUR GROW APPALACHIA PROGRAM IN BIG UGLY AND OTHER PARTNER AREAS.

Program 2
Expenses: $992,449

WEST VIRGINIA DREAMERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (21ST CENTURY) AND SCHOOL PARTNERS WE SUPPORT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE POOREST COMMUNITIES OF LINCOLN AND LOGAN COUNTIES DURING OUT OF...

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WEST VIRGINIA DREAMERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (21ST CENTURY) AND SCHOOL PARTNERS WE SUPPORT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE POOREST COMMUNITIES OF LINCOLN AND LOGAN COUNTIES DURING OUT OF SCHOOL TIME BY MEETING THEIR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PREVENTION, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP NEEDS. OUR SITES ALSO OFFER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES, FAMILY EDUCATION EVENTS AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS. OUR SCHOOL PARTNERS HAVE VERIFIED THAT 80% OF OUR PARTICIPANTS IMPROVED IN GRADES AND/OR MASTERY LEVELS ON SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $349,898

NATIONAL VISTA THE WV DREAMERS COLLABORATIVE, BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION NON PROFITS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS, UNIVERSITIES AND A GRASS ROOTS COMMUNITY FUND RAISING COLLABORATIVE TO...

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NATIONAL VISTA THE WV DREAMERS COLLABORATIVE, BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION NON PROFITS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS, UNIVERSITIES AND A GRASS ROOTS COMMUNITY FUND RAISING COLLABORATIVE TO SERVE ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTHERN COALFIELDS OF WEST VIRGINIA. VISTA MEMBERS FOCUS EFFORTS ON DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING PROGRAMS TARGETING YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 12 TO 18 AND THE ADULTS WHO SUPPORT THEM. PROJECT GOALS CENTER ON PREVENTING SCHOOL DROPOUT, INCERASING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, DELAYING AND PREVENTING RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS, AS WELL AS DEEPENING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CORE PROGRAMS AND INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS TO SERVE AND SUPPORT ADOLESCENTS THROUGH THE TRANSITION FROM CHILDHOOD TO INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD. VISTAS ALSO WORK ON GARDENING AND FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FACING CHALLENGES OF CHILD WELFARE, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RACIAL JUSTICE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,031,495
Program Service Revenue $43,492
Investment Income $11
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,074,998

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,854,369
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,739,451
Other Expenses $994,561
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,848,930

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,074,998 $3,433,592 -0.1%
Expenses $2,848,930 $3,136,654 -0.1%
Net Income $226,068 $296,938 -0.2%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
177
Volunteers
8

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
$103,846
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL L FARMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$103,846 $0 $103,846
RON SOWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS PRICE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE FAUCETT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM STOLLINGS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENN CROTEAU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE PUSHKIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG WALTERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY JAMES BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer 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 $3,074,998 $2,848,930 $1,398,268 $226,068
2024 $3,433,592 $3,136,654 $1,276,801 $296,938
2023 $3,162,309 $3,266,178 $873,668 $-103,869
2022 $2,705,384 $2,651,165 $811,148 $54,219
2021 $1,819,135 $1,965,717 $722,244 $-146,582
2020 $1,797,838 $1,688,022 $917,657 $109,816
2019 $1,709,271 $1,547,899 $539,459 $161,372
2019 $1,739,511 $1,548,080 $564,200 $191,431
2018 $1,197,189 $1,129,848 $342,333 $67,341
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