Next Step Learning Center Inc

EIN: 943243557 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$576,153
Total Expenses
$822,550
Total Assets
$3,459,688
Net Assets
$3,389,780
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Sister Cynthia Canning
Phone
5102511731
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Next Step Learning Center Inc, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $576K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $823K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 43% operating deficit.

Mission

Next Step Learning Centers mission is to strengthen Oakland families-- especially Oakland youth ages 17 to 25 who have dropped out of school through intensive, personalized tutoring.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $596,000 Revenue: $576,153

Break the cycle of illiteracy through individualized programs in basic literacy and high school equivalency. Promote a greater sense of self-esteem and self-confidence for students at every level as...

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Break the cycle of illiteracy through individualized programs in basic literacy and high school equivalency. Promote a greater sense of self-esteem and self-confidence for students at every level as they increase their literacy skills and find educational success.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $508,094
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $67,453
Other Revenue $606
TOTAL REVENUE $576,153

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,424
Salaries & Benefits $609,628
Fundraising Expenses $69,321
Program Expenses $596,000
Other Expenses $210,498
TOTAL EXPENSES $822,550

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $576,153 $453,357 +0.3%
Expenses $822,550 $641,662 +0.3%
Net Income $-246,397 $-188,305 +0.3%
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
7
Volunteers
50

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
$212,936
Total Directors
11
$212,936
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sumana Lahiry Board Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Falvey Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sr Joan Doyle Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Stringer Board President 40.00
Officer Director
$212,936 $0 $212,936
Philip Arca Interim Executive Director 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Eugene Brown Jr Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maureen Viani SNJM Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Orrick SNJM Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David A Pereda Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Sanger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gregory Schopf Director 1.00
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 $576,153 $822,550 $3,459,688 $-246,397
2024 $453,357 $641,662 $3,616,376 $-188,305
2023 $1,472,035 $662,982 $3,783,826 $809,053
2022 $807,358 $618,258 $2,961,594 $189,100
2021 $451,112 $612,167 $2,940,659 $-161,055
2020 $608,106 $581,496 $3,024,444 $26,610
2019 $424,306 $599,237 $2,936,961 $-174,931
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