NEXT STEP FARMS

EIN: 834389587 501(c)(3) Human Services

HUNTSVILLE, AL

Total Revenue
$445,630
Total Expenses
$332,252
Total Assets
$991,651
Net Assets
$491,384
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
ROBIN KRAMER
Phone
2566790963
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NEXT STEP FARMS, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $446K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 88% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $113K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

NEXT STEP FARMS PROVIDES A HANDS-ON PROGRAM FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE FARM IS A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN LEARN INDEPENDENT DAILY LIVING SKILLS USING A SMALL FAMILY FARM-BASED THEME. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING PLACE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $205,466 Revenue: $167,205

ADULT DAY PROGRAM - THE FARM IS A PLACE WHERE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN LEARN INDEPENDENT DAILY LIVING SKILLS USING A SMALL FAMILY FARM-BASED THEME. OUR CLIENTS ARE...

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ADULT DAY PROGRAM - THE FARM IS A PLACE WHERE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN LEARN INDEPENDENT DAILY LIVING SKILLS USING A SMALL FAMILY FARM-BASED THEME. OUR CLIENTS ARE LEARNING SKILLS TO ASSIST THEM IN LIVING MEANINGFUL AND PURPOSEFUL LIVES. THE GOAL OF NEXT STEP FARMS IS TO CREATE BASIC AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL, CULINARY, FINANCE, AND DATA ENTRY HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES. EAGER HANDS PLANT AND TEND SIMPLE CROPS WITH LOVING GUIDANCE. INDIVIDUALS ENJOY CARING FOR LIVESTOCK BY FEEDING THE CHICKENS AND GOATS AND CLEANING THEIR AREAS. WE TEACH AND PRACTICE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS BY INVOLVING OUR STUDENTS IN BASIC SCHEDULING, INVENTORY AND BOOKKEEPING FOR SOME OF THE FARM'S ACTIVITIES. OUR STUDENTS ALSO LEARN BASIC BUSINESS SKILLS BY OPERATING NON-PROFIT STANDS SELLING PRODUCE, EGGS, VEGETABLES AND CRAFTS TO THE PUBLIC. MOST OF OUR STUDENTS ATTEND NEXT STEP FARMS THROUGH PRIVATE PAY SUBSCRIPTION. THE COST PER DAY IS 85 AND SEVERAL CLIENTS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR CLIENT SPONSORS WHO MAKE DONATIONS TOWARDS THEIR COSTS. IN FY 2025, WE WERE ABLE TO SERVE 15 DAY PROGRAM CLIENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $295,200
Program Service Revenue $167,205
Investment Income $107
Other Revenue $-16,882
TOTAL REVENUE $445,630

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $138,363
Fundraising Expenses $70,534
Program Expenses $205,466
Other Expenses $193,889
TOTAL EXPENSES $332,252

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $445,630 $236,519 +0.9%
Expenses $332,252 $191,586 +0.7%
Net Income $113,378 $44,933 +1.5%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
6
Volunteers
166

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
$67,600
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBIN KRAMER CEO 40.00
Officer
$67,600 $0 $67,600
CHRIS KRAMER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY SEYMOUR VICE PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA RIGSBY SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA HOGUE TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI VISONE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AL VISONE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CALVIN WHITE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON ALLEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON BURCH BOARD 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 $445,630 $332,252 $991,651 $113,378
2024 $236,519 $191,586 $898,997 $44,933
2023 $189,009 $101,028 $654,724 $87,981
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