Second Step Inc
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Newtonville, MA
- Founding
- 02/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 22-2868513
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 06/2023, Second Step Inc employed 34 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 06/2023, Second Step Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT DISMANTLES GENERATIONAL VIOLENCE AND EMPOWERS SURVIVORS ON THEIR JOURNEY TO STABILITY, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM: TSS OFFERS 2 TRANSITIONAL LIVING OPTIONS. FIRST, OPERATE TWO RESIDENCES FOR FAMILIES LEAVING EMERGENCY, SHORT-TERM SHELTER. FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO REMAIN IN THE PROGRAM FOR UP TO TWO YEARS DURING WHICH THEY CAN ENGAGE IN SERVICES DESIGNED TO GIVE THEM THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES SUCH AS INTENSIVE ONE ON ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, LEGAL ADVOCACY, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUPS, FAMILY STABILIZATION SERVICES, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND HOUSING SEARCH AND ADVOCACY. SECOND, WE OFFER A RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM WHERE ADVOCATES HELP FAMILIES IDENTIFY A PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT. ONCE A UNIT IS IDENTIFIED, TSS PROVIDES A RENTAL ASSISTANCE STIPEND FOR UP TO 1 YEAR TO ASSIST IN THE TRANSITION AS THE FAMILY WORKS CLOSELY WITH THEIR HOUSING ADVOCATE AROUND LONG-TERM STABILIZATION.
PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAM: TSS PROVIDES EXTENSIVE SERVICES TO SURVIVORS IN THE COMMUNITY, MOST NOTABLY SAFETY PLANNING AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, SURVIVORS RECEIVE SERVICES SUCH AS PSYCHOEDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT; FINANCIAL LITERACY; ACCESS TO RESOURCES SUCH AS MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND COPING STRATEGIES. IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE. WE KNOW THAT YOUTH SURVIVORS OF DV ARE 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 CAN PROVIDE VALUABLE INSIGHT, EDUCATION, AND INFORMATION TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY.
STEPS TO JUSTICE: FREE TRAUMA INFORMED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS. OUR TEAM OF HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF ATTORNEYS PROVIDES FULL REPRESENTATION, LIMITED ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATION, ADVICE AND CONSULTATION ON MATTERS INCLUDING ABUSE PREVENTION ORDERS, FAMILY LAW, IMMIGRATION, AND HOUSING. OUR TEAM HAS EXPANDED IN THE LAST YEAR TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO MORE SURVIVORS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE GO WITHOUT VITAL AND LIFE-SAVING LEGAL SUPPORT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Ross Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $125,777 |
Joel Ristuccia President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Heather Mack Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
April Stein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Glenn Rosen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Krista Mccabe Cruz Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $89,404 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,403,316 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $836,942 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,220 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,329,662 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $37,318 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $93,345 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,460,325 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $131,631 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,326 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,162,249 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,035 |
| Other employee benefits | $59,503 |
| Payroll taxes | $117,163 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,709 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $58,124 |
| Advertising and promotion | $69 |
| Office expenses | $78,150 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $287,680 |
| 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 | $69,969 |
| Insurance | $29,613 |
| All other expenses | $231 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,351,450 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200,242 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,227,535 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $309,536 |
| 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 | $44,068 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,330,995 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $545,701 |
| Total assets | $4,658,077 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $122,233 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,016 |
| 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 | $1,750,207 |
| Total liabilities | $1,879,456 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,620,097 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $158,524 |
| 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 | $4,658,077 |