STEPS TO HOPE INC

EIN: 561484890 501(c)(3)

COLUMBUS, NC

Total Revenue
$3,346,341
Total Expenses
$2,312,002
Total Assets
$7,946,393
Net Assets
$7,128,047
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
DIANE NELSON
Phone
8288942340
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STEPS TO HOPE INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $1.0M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF STEPS TO HOPE IS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY FREE FROM THE VIOLENCE OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING EMERGENCY SHELTER TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, WE OFFER MANY PROGRAMS THAT ARE PREVENTIVE IN NATURE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE. THESE INCLUDE: 1) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (DVIP) (SEPARATE CLASSES FOR MEN AND WOMEN)AND HOPE FOR YOUTH (SKILLS AND CHARACTER BUILDING AS WELL AS ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH 12-17 YEARS OLD - GENDER SPECIFIC).

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,030,518
Program Service Revenue $3,275
Investment Income $149,784
Other Revenue $162,764
TOTAL REVENUE $3,346,341

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,526,243
Fundraising Expenses $25,982
Program Expenses $2,016,431
Other Expenses $785,759
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,312,002

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,346,341 $3,263,029 +0.0%
Expenses $2,312,002 $2,147,656 +0.1%
Net Income $1,034,339 $1,115,373 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
49
Volunteers
77

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
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CECIL BOYLE SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PIPER CLOSE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK ELDER PRESIDENT N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY GREENE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT HAMBY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA MCCORMACK BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY MCPHERSON BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA MINNICK BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL SCHOENDORFER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA SHELTON ASST TREASUR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARL SMALL TREASURER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONYA TWITTY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY WASSONG VICE PRESIDE N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY JOHNSON DIRECTOR RET 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DIANE NELSON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$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 $3,346,341 $2,312,002 $7,946,393 $1,034,339
2024 $3,263,029 $2,147,656 $6,337,125 $1,115,373
2023 $2,932,207 $1,934,154 $5,129,503 $998,053
2022 $2,135,795 $1,443,913 $3,657,411 $691,882
2021 $1,104,895 $930,460 $3,211,627 $174,435
2020 $786,797 $895,113 $2,772,401 $-108,316
2019 $848,015 $789,983 $2,802,121 $58,032
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