A Step to Freedom

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KENYA CROOM

Phone

3236969727

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

A Step to Freedom, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

A Step to Freedom's mission is to transform the lives of justice involved individuals who struggle with homelessness, substance-use addicition and/or mental health issues.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,672,700

Interim Housing - ASF IH sites provide safe, supportive environment where residents can overcome trauma, begin to address the issues that led to homelessness or kept them homeless, and begin to...

Interim Housing - ASF IH sites provide safe, supportive environment where residents can overcome trauma, begin to address the issues that led to homelessness or kept them homeless, and begin to rebuild their support network. The goal is to improve participants' health and increase their housing security. IH provides 24 hour bed availability case management and supportive services; connection to benefits, mental health services, substance use and health services; transportation services, laundry services, three daily meals, access to linens, hygiene products and toiletries with onsite security for residents.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,130,640

Program Service Revenue $33,560

Investment Income $2,600

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,166,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,002,679

Fundraising Expenses $49,891

Program Expenses $2,672,700

Other Expenses $1,284,793

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,287,472

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,166,800	$2,479,015	+0.3%
Expenses	$3,287,472	$2,505,315	+0.3%
Net Income	$-120,672	$-26,300	+3.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

100

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

$91,873

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JIMAR WILSON	BOARD PRESIDENT	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENDEL CROOM	TREASURER	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEBASTIAN LOZANO	SECRETARY	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENYA CROOM	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$91,873	$0	$91,873
KARIS JONES	MEMBER	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAKEESHA ALFORD	MEMBER	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDAN ALDRIDGE	MEMBER	2.000	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,166,800	$3,287,472	$683,901	$-120,672
2022	$2,479,015	$2,505,315	$467,500	$-26,300
2021	$2,274,278	$2,068,269	$454,968	$206,009
2020	$1,863,457	$1,884,097	$159,138	$-20,640