Second Step Inc is located in Newtonville, MA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Second Step Inc employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Second Step Inc 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 06/2022, Second Step Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SECOND STEP IS A COMMUNITY OF SURVIVORS, ADVOCATES, AND VOLUNTEERS WHO FOSTER THE SAFETY, STABILITY, AND WELL-BEING OF THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WE PROVIDE FREE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING, LEGAL ADVOCACY, COUNSELING, PEER SUPPORT, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO ADULT AND CHILD SURVIVORS HEALING FROM THE TRAUMA OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, IN GREATER BOSTON AND EASTERN MA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM: TSS OFFERS 2 TRANSITIONAL LIVING OPTIONS. WE OPERATE TWO RESIDENCES FOR FAMILIES LEAVING EMERGENCY, SHORT-TERM SHELTER. FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO REMAIN FOR UP TO TWO YEARS DURING WHICH THEY ENGAGE IN SERVICES DESIGNED TO GIVE THEM THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. FAMILIES - ADULTS AND CHILDREN ALIKE - HAVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES SUCH AS EXTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, LEGAL ADVOCACY, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORTIVE AND PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, FAMILY NURTURING AND STABILIZATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE WITH THE HOUSING SEARCH PROCESS, AND REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES, SERVICES, AND SYSTEMS AS APPROPRIATE. WE ALSO OFFER A RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM WHERE HOUSING ADVOCATES HELP FAMILIES IDENTIFY A PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT. SURVIVORS RECEIVE ALL THE ABOVE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS, INCLUDING SHORT TERM RENT SUBSIDIES, WHILE IN THEIR OWN UNITS.
PREVENTION, INTERVENTION & EDUCATION PROGRAM: TSS PROVIDES EXTENSIVE SERVICES TO SURVIVORS IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO BUILD SKILLS, DEVELOP RESILIENCE, HEAL FROM TRAUMA AND THRIVE. SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL EDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT; ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS; MENTORING; FINANCIAL WELLNESS; ACCESS TO RESOURCES SUCH AS MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH, BENEFITS, CHILD CARE; WELLLNESS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND COPING STRATEGIES. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: WE KNOW THAT YOUTH SURVIVORS OF DV ARE MORE LIKELY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS LATER IN LIFE, WHETHER THEY ARE VICTIMS OR PERPETRATORS. BY INCLUDING LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND FAITH COMMUNITIES IN OUR OUTREACH AND PREVENTION EFFORTS, WE ARE ABLE TO INTEGRATE OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND DIRECT SERVICE ACTIVITIES WITHIN A LARGER CONTEXT OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACROSS THE BOARD. WE ALSO CONDUCT WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATION FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON TOPICS SUCH AS HEALTHY/UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, WARNING SIGNS OF ABUSE, BYSTANDER INTERVENTION, AND HOW TO HELP PEERS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE IN VIOLENT AND ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS.
STEPS TO JUSTICE: FREE TRAUMA INFORMED LEGAL SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS. OUR TEAM OF STAFF ATTORNEYS PROVIDES FULL REPRESENTATION, LIMITED ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATION, ADVICE & CONSULTATION ON MATTERS INCLUDING ABUSE PREVENTION ORDERS, FAMILY LAW, IMMIGRATION AND HOUSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Ross Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $102,154 |
Joel Ristuccia President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ruth Nagle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Krista Mccabe Cruz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Glenn Rosen Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Herlihy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $19,549 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,626,857 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,006,807 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,420 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,653,213 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,509 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $167,636 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,823,358 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,539 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,308 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,149,897 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,646 |
Other employee benefits | $69,125 |
Payroll taxes | $115,914 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,776 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $74,036 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,313 |
Office expenses | $62,511 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $248,445 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $70,063 |
Insurance | $33,494 |
All other expenses | $1,766 |
Total functional expenses | $2,316,123 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $203,719 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,872,019 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $446,558 |
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 | $44,191 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,409,475 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $131,299 |
Total assets | $4,107,261 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $106,881 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $28,784 |
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 | $1,301,850 |
Total liabilities | $1,437,515 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,476,170 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $193,576 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,107,261 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Second Step Inc has recieved totaling $221,518.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Oneworld Boston Inc Woburn, MA PURPOSE: YOUTH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY | $43,000 |
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Lynn, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,500 |
Cabot Family Charitable Tr Boston, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSES | $25,000 |
Chickering Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: DONATIONS | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $19,320 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Providence House Inc Brooklyn, NY | $11,799,175 | $12,655,263 |
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence Concord, NH | $3,363,017 | $10,638,008 |
Center For The Elimination Of Violence In The Family In The Family Inc New York, NY | $9,460,119 | $8,697,198 |
The Safe Center Li Inc Bethpage, NY | $2,855,738 | $7,306,002 |
Center For Safety & Change Inc New City, NY | $3,967,929 | $6,915,695 |
New York Asian Womens Center Inc New York, NY | $8,928,323 | $11,674,247 |
Violence Intervention Program New York, NY | $4,083,768 | $6,193,892 |
Retreat Inc East Hampton, NY | $4,862,145 | $6,323,052 |
Willow Domestic Violence Center Of Greater Rochester Inc Rochester, NY | $6,348,046 | $4,729,045 |
Y W C A Of The Mohawk Valley Utica, NY | $2,053,721 | $3,990,438 |
Independence House Inc Hyannis, MA | $3,439,495 | $4,660,983 |
New Bedford Womens Center Inc New Bedford, MA | $2,527,443 | $3,733,458 |