Second Step Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Susan Ross
Executive Director
$102,154
Joel Ristuccia
President
$0
Ruth Nagle
Treasurer
$0
Krista Mccabe Cruz
Vice President
$0
Glenn Rosen
Clerk
$0
Mary Herlihy
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Second Step Inc has recieved totaling $221,518.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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