Next Step is located in Warson Woods, MO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Next Step is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 01/2024, Next Step generated $442.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $355.0k during the year ending 01/2024. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN A RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NEXT STEP PROVIDES TUITION ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ACTIVE IN A 12-STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED AND LIVE IN THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA, ALTHOUGH THEY MAY ATTEND SCHOOL ANYWHERE. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WE PROVIDE IS FOR TUITION AND BOOKS.OUR PROGRAM IS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS IN A 12-STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM WHO ARE PURSUING AN ACADEMIC OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. IN 2023, WE AWARDED 73 SCHOLARSHIPS AND, SINCE 2005, WE HAVE AWARDED OVER $2.2 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Darcy Glidewell President/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Clay Jenkins Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Sandy Wool Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Megan Barken Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Callahan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Carney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $332,780 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $113,966 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $446,746 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $14,919 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$86,827 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $67,860 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $442,698 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,331 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $215,377 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $36,457 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,764 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,830 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,733 |
Office expenses | $5,629 |
Information technology | $18,365 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,995 |
Travel | $369 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,427 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,612 |
Insurance | $1,504 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $355,043 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,189 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $671 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,377 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $440,323 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,364 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $506,924 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $642 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $642 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $506,282 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $506,924 |