Stepping Stones Foundation

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Christina Bynum

Phone

8177393317

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

Stepping Stones Foundation, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $543K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 65% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $122K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

Stepping Stones Foundation is dedicated to serving youth in crisis throughout North Texas by providing the right tools to make positive life choices. In fiscal year 2024-2025 780 youth were served across all programs

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $58,514 Revenue: $24,730

Project Perseverance - This is our largest outreach program for youth in crisis. Our goal is to provide basic human necessities such as case management; weather-appropriate clothing shoes socks...

Project Perseverance - This is our largest outreach program for youth in crisis. Our goal is to provide basic human necessities such as case management; weather-appropriate clothing shoes socks underwear and bras; toiletry items and feminine hygiene products; doctor visits dental care glasses medicine psychological assessments and mental health services; car repairs gas transportation and drivers education; phones and laptops; school supplies books school field trips and GED or trade school programs. In fiscal year 2024-2025 Revenues are from in-kind contributions.

Program 2

Expenses: $45,160 Revenue: $26,010

Project Hunger Force - This program provides nourishing food for those facing hunger at home or at school. Food is provided from our nonperishable food pantry community gardens and local food...

Project Hunger Force - This program provides nourishing food for those facing hunger at home or at school. Food is provided from our nonperishable food pantry community gardens and local food pantries. We provide snacks meals groceries gift cards & pay for school lunch accounts. Revenues are from in-kind contributions.

Program 3

Expenses: $21,932 Revenue: $0

Project Oasis - This program improves living conditions & provides needed items for a child to get a good nights sleep feel safe and focus on school. Items provided include mattresses bedding home...

Project Oasis - This program improves living conditions & provides needed items for a child to get a good nights sleep feel safe and focus on school. Items provided include mattresses bedding home decor a new shelter and assistance with rent or utilities.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $401,027

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $142,421

TOTAL REVENUE $543,448

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $184,455

Salaries & Benefits $123,923

Fundraising Expenses $21,680

Program Expenses $329,760

Other Expenses $108,858

TOTAL EXPENSES $421,511

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$543,448	$329,457	+0.6%
Expenses	$421,511	$285,746	+0.5%
Net Income	$121,937	$43,711	+1.8%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

400

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

$69,712

Total Directors

$95,879

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Christina Bynum	President	40.00	Officer Director	$17,295	$0	$17,295
Paul Breaux III	Treasurer	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tracey Justice	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Silverman	Director-Admin-Event Coordinator	40.00	Director	$26,167	$0	$26,167
Amy Isom	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rick Kastner	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Miller	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katie Bynum	Director Jun-Feb - Exec Director Mar	5.00	Officer Director	$52,417	$0	$52,417

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	$543,448	$421,511	$923,716	$121,937
2024	$329,457	$285,746	$806,779	$43,711
2023	$568,607	$239,531	$913,068	$329,076
2023	$570,244	$249,201	$913,068	$321,043
2022	$350,892	$232,833	$320,449	$118,059
2021	$163,655	$201,371	$202,390	$-37,716
2020	$252,796	$170,823	$240,106	$81,973
2019	$348,456	$273,213	$158,133	$75,243