STEP UP ON SECOND STREET INC

EIN: 954109386 501(c)(3) Human Services

SANTA MONICA, CA

Total Revenue
$72,108,751
Total Expenses
$63,244,370
Total Assets
$52,661,490
Net Assets
$23,770,819
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
TOD LIPKA
Phone
3103946889
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STEP UP ON SECOND STREET INC, founded in 1986, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $72.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $63.2M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

STEP UP ON SECOND STREET DELIVERS COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS, TO HELP THEM RECOVER, STABILIZE, AND INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIPS, WE PROVIDE POSITIVE SOCIAL AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO CULTIVATE LIVES OF HOPE AND DIGNITY. WE EXERCISE INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING, SUPPORT, AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL PEOPLE LIVING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $34,674,671 Revenue: $3,334,450

HOUSING:STEP UP ON SECOND STREET, INC. HAS REAL ESTATE RENTAL OPERATIONS THAT ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO MOVE INTO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, STEP UP ON...

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HOUSING:STEP UP ON SECOND STREET, INC. HAS REAL ESTATE RENTAL OPERATIONS THAT ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO MOVE INTO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, STEP UP ON SECOND STREET, INC. OWNED AND/OR OPERATED PROPERTIES IN EL MONTE, LOS ANGELES, REDLANDS, SALINAS, SAN BERNARDINO, AND SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, AS WELL AS SANFORD, FLORIDA.

Program 2
Expenses: $17,078,569

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:STEP UP ON SECOND STREET, INC. ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS (INCLUDING VETERANS AND TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH) WHO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS AND SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WITH MENTAL HEALTH...

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:STEP UP ON SECOND STREET, INC. ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS (INCLUDING VETERANS AND TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH) WHO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS AND SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES BOTH IN CLINIC AND FIELD-BASED, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES WHICH ADDRESS ALL AREAS OF LIFE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND LINKAGE TO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, LIFE SKILLS COACHING, SOCIALIZATION, LINKAGE TO FOOD RESOURCES, HOMELESS ADVOCACY, OUTREACH AND HOUSING RETENTION, HOUSING PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT LEADING TO INDIVIDUAL GOAL ATTAINMENT, INCREASED SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND RECOVERY.

Program 3

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:STEP UP ON SECOND STREET, INC. BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO WORK SHOULD WORK. SERVICES INCLUDE EXPLORATION OF VOCATIONAL INTEREST/HISTORY, RESUME BUILDING, JOB SEARCH...

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:STEP UP ON SECOND STREET, INC. BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO WORK SHOULD WORK. SERVICES INCLUDE EXPLORATION OF VOCATIONAL INTEREST/HISTORY, RESUME BUILDING, JOB SEARCH, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS, PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING COMMUNITY JOB SEEKING AND PLACEMENT, AND PEER SUPPORT TRAINING.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $68,644,798
Program Service Revenue $3,334,450
Investment Income $847
Other Revenue $128,656
TOTAL REVENUE $72,108,751

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $500,000
Salaries & Benefits $39,403,290
Fundraising Expenses $875,728
Program Expenses $51,753,240
Other Expenses $23,341,080
TOTAL EXPENSES $63,244,370

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $72,108,751 $55,737,544 +0.3%
Expenses $63,244,370 $56,094,347 +0.1%
Net Income $8,864,381 $-356,803 -25.8%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
656
Volunteers
7

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
4
$727,848
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARRETT ESAREY BOARD CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY PRESTON PHD VICE CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY GILCHRIST DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANANT PATEL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR FERNANO TORRES-GIL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMIE QUIGLEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SCHOLZE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOD LIPKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$424,000 $19,745 $443,745
ALAN DARBY CFO/TREASURER/SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$284,103 $0 $284,103
LYNNE ELWAN CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$261,715 $23,967 $285,682
DAVID TAVLIN CHIEF PROGAM OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$314,485 $17,150 $331,635
APRYL THOMAS CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$284,102 $23,366 $307,468
JOSHUA LADUE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$196,220 $17,207 $213,427
AARON CRISWELL CHIEF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$284,102 $18,638 $302,740
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 $72,108,751 $63,244,370 $52,661,490 $8,864,381
2024 $55,737,544 $56,094,347 $43,785,891 $-356,803
2023 $46,737,301 $46,555,323 $39,789,439 $181,978
2022 $41,125,286 $40,373,669 $30,370,538 $751,617
2021 $38,612,363 $37,776,727 $38,348,569 $835,636
2020 $27,982,592 $35,292,059 $21,325,005 $-7,309,467
2019 $23,197,382 $22,994,859 $25,042,122 $202,523
2018 $21,566,140 $18,211,929 $23,809,880 $3,354,211
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