SMALL STEPS FOR COMPASSION

EIN: 812115167 501(c)(3) Human Services

Franklin, TN

Total Revenue
$416,133
Total Expenses
$480,656
Total Assets
$291,528
Net Assets
$277,491
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
Shannin Pickle
Phone
8633986959
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SMALL STEPS FOR COMPASSION, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $416K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $481K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

Small Steps for Compassion inspires global change through community transformation. We do this through rescuing children into a loving home for a lifetime and providing entrepreneurial focused education that transforms lives for generations to come in Tanzania, Africa.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $416,133
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $416,133

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,607
Salaries & Benefits $69,979
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $472,956
Other Expenses $408,070
TOTAL EXPENSES $480,656

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $416,133 $545,281 -0.2%
Expenses $480,656 $522,799 -0.1%
Net Income $-64,523 $22,482 -3.9%
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
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
15

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
5
$65,000
Total Directors
8
$65,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Corrinne Pickle Vice-President 40
Officer Director
$65,000 $0 $65,000
Shannin Pickle President 25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Pickle Director of Compliance and Business Development 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug Spinella Treasurer 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Spinella Secretary 8
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashton Pickle Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Clay Crossan Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Litchfield Director 5
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 $416,133 $480,656 $291,528 $-64,523
2024 $545,281 $522,799 $139,263 $22,482
2023 $507,428 $596,543 $102,498 $-89,115
2022 $958,653 $1,006,136 $126,546 $-47,483
2022 $1,008,738 $1,006,136 $176,631 $2,602
2021 $757,238 $673,705 $159,144 $83,533
2020 $546,850 $660,009 $75,611 $-113,159
2019 $771,179 $675,867 $188,770 $95,312
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