Take The Next Step

Organization Overview

Take The Next Step is located in Monroe, WA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Take The Next Step employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Take The 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 12/2021, Take The Next Step generated $783.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $780.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.3% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TAKE THE NEXT STEP (TTNS) IS A GRASS-ROOTS, FAITH-BASED, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO OFFER FRIENDSHIP, HELP, AND HOPE TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, OUTREACH PROGRAM, KIDZ CLUB AND STUDENT LEADERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY DINNERS, AND GROWING TOGETHER TEEN MOTHERS SUPPORT GROUP.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER: PARTICIPANTS / CLIENTS RECEIVE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO MEET THEIR DAILY NEEDS EMERGENCY FOOD, GAS AND BUS CARDS TO HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL AND JOB APPOINTMENTS, COLD WEATHER GEAR, AND SHELTER ITEMS LIKE TENTS AND SLEEPING BAGS. CENTER NAVIGATORS WALK ALONGSIDE CLIENTS THROUGH HOUSING AND JOB SEARCHES, ACCESS TO ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND CONNECTION TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. FROM MARCH THROUGH DECEMBER, WE DELIVERED OVER $220,000 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 170 FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH THE IMPACTS OF COVID.


KIDZ CLUB AND STUDENT LEADERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: WE FOLLOWED THE MANDATED THE CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS AND SUSPENDED OUR PROGRAMS IN MARCH. OUR STAFF CHECKED IN WITH FAMILIES EVERY WEEK TO MAKE CERTAIN THEY WERE SAFE AND WELL, AND TO HELP WITH REMOTE SCHOOL-RELATED ISSUES LIKE HOW TO SIGN UP FOR DISCOUNTED INTERNET SERVICE AND THEN, HOW TO CONNECT SCHOOL-PROVIDED CHROMEBOOKS TO ZOOM SCHOOL. EVERY MONTH VOLUNTEERS FILLED HUGE KIDZ PACK GIFT BAGS WITH SNACKS, FUN ACTIVITIES, GAMES, A BIT OF ACADEMIC WORK, AND THE LIBRARY DONATED OVER 1,000 BOOKS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS DELIVERED THE PACKS TO HOMES AND KEPT UP THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH BOTH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.


HOMELESS COMMUNITY OUTREACH - COMMUNITY DINNERS AND COLD WEATHER SHELTER: WHEN COVID FORCED THE CLOSURE OF OUR RESOURCE CENTER AND SUSPENSION OF COMMUNITY DINNERS, WE LOADED UP OUR VAN WITH FOOD, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES AND DROVE THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY TO ENSURE OUR HOMELESS NEIGHBORS WERE SAFE AND WELL. VOLUNTEERS PREPARED AND FILLED BIG GROCERY BAGS OF HEALTHY, NO-COOK FOOD AND OTHER SUPPLIES MORE THAN 2,600 BAGS-FULL! WE DISCOVERED FAR MORE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS AND OUTCOMES WITH OUR HOMELESS NEIGHBORS WHEN WE GO OUT TO MEET THEM WHERE THEY ARE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sarah E Lunstrum
Director
$42,178
Sarah Morgan
Director
$20,176
Donna Olson
President
$0
Kimberlea Green
Secretary/treas
$0
Bill Mahoskey
Director
$0
Philip Spirito
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $219,401
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$555,413
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $296,283
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$774,814
Total Program Service Revenue$9,607
Investment income $91
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,445
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $783,067

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Take The Next Step has recieved totaling $113,647.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Whitehorse Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Discuren Charitable Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$13,135
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$512
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