Sacramento Steps Forward
- Assets
- $16.3m
- Revenue
- $20.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 05/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-4907397
Organization Overview
Sacramento Steps Forward is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sacramento Steps Forward employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sacramento Steps Forward 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 12/2022, Sacramento Steps Forward generated $20.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2014, Sacramento Steps Forward has awarded 75 individual grants totaling $107,641,640. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO END HOMELESSNESS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, CONVENING PARTNERS, DATA-DRIVEN BEST PRACTICES, AND IMPROVING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM PLANNING DESIGNATED BY THE COMMUNITY AS THE SACRAMENTO CITY AND COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) LEAD AGENCY TO RECEIVE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDING AND UNDERTAKING PLANNING ACTIVITIES, SSF SUPPORTS THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COC BOARD WITH INFORMATION, EXPERTISE, DATA, COORDINATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO, COUNTY AND COC WE HAVE DEVELOPED A FIRST EVER LOCAL HOMELESSNESS ACTION PLAN WITH A QUANTIFIABLE GAPS ANALYSIS THAT WILL GUIDE POLICIES AND ACTIONS FOR PREVENTING, RESPONDING, AND RESOLVING HOMELESSNESS IN SACRAMENTO.DESPITE THE OMICRON VIRUS, SSF CONDUCTED A 2022 POINT IN TIME UNSHELTERED COUNT (PIT) WITH OVER 500 VOLUNTEERS COMPLETED A TWO-DAY UNSHELTERED POINT-IN-TIME (PIT) COUNT.
LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENTAS A LEADING VOICE IN THE HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM, WE HAVE DIVERSIFIED AND DEEPENED STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SACRAMENTO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO SERVE PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS INCLUDES TEAMING UP WITH A LEADING RESEARCH INSTITUTION TO COMPLETE OUR 2022 POINT-IN-TIME COUNT, WORKING WITH HEALTHCARE ENTITIES TO BRING MORE INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CARE, AND EXPANDED AND IMPROVING A COUNTYWIDE COORDINATED ACCESS TO HOMELESS RESOURCES.WE HAVE UNDERTAKEN AN EXTENSIVE EXAMINATION OF OUR REGIONS HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM. THIS INCLUDES MAPPING THE CURRENT SYSTEM, DEVELOPING A QUANTIFIABLE SYSTEM GAP ANALYSIS AND DELVING INTO SYSTEM DATA WITH A RACIAL EQUITY LENS AND EVALUATING BETTER APPROACHES.WE INITIATED AND SUPPORTED THE SACRAMENTO CONTINUUM OF CARES (COC) RACIAL EQUITY COMMITTEE THAT HAS BEEN TASKED WITH EXAMINING THE WAYS IN WHICH BLACK, INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS AND NAVIGATE OUR LOCAL HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM AND ARE SUPPORTING AN ACTION PLAN TO GUIDE THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS OF THE COC BOARD OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS.
COORDINATED ENTRY & OUTREACH SSF SUPPORTS A COORDINATED APPROACH FOR ACCESSING SERVICES AND HOUSING FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. WE FOCUS ON BUILDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CRISIS AND HOUSING RESOURCES. IN ADDITION, WE SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED NAVIGATORS TO MATCH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO THE BEST RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO MEET THEIR NEEDS.SSF HAS ADDED THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SYSTEM TO THE OVERALL COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM AND CONTINUES TO BRING OTHER HEALTH SACRAMENTO COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO INTO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING REFERRAL PROCESSES. SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF THE RAPID ACCESS AND PROBLEM SOLVING (RAPS) A COC-FUNDED PILOT PROJECT TO STREAMLINE ACCESS TO NEW PROBLEM-SOLVING RESOURCES LED THE WAY TO SUPPORT TO EXPAND THE FRONT DOOR TO ENSURE MORE EQUITABLE, EXPEDIENT, AND OPEN ACCESS FOR OUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Bates CEO | Officer | 40 | $203,310 |
Michele Watts Planning Officer | 40 | $115,000 | |
Rodolfo Davidson Programs Director | 20 | $102,750 | |
Michael J Colton CFO | Officer | 40 | $76,667 |
Erin Johansen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Brand Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Apex Technology Management Llc It Services | 12/30/22 | $150,034 |
Homebase Homeless Response System | 12/30/22 | $185,296 |
Bitfocus Hmis Database Provider | 12/30/22 | $274,141 |
Nelson And Associates Staffing Services | 12/30/22 | $267,084 |
Leading Resources Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $157,055 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $19,607,531 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $539,848 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,147,379 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $182,530 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,331,274 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,302,362 |
| 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. | $295,284 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,736 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,388,804 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,941 |
| Other employee benefits | $460,135 |
| Payroll taxes | $213,693 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $58,273 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,302,844 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,460 |
| Information technology | $19,117 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $164,919 |
| Travel | $18,923 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,133 |
| Interest | $16 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | -$1 |
| Insurance | $40,359 |
| All other expenses | $94,963 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,959,476 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,250,254 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,708,704 |
| 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 | $30,050 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $59,013 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,184,310 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $20,383 |
| Total assets | $16,252,714 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $509,521 |
| Grants payable | $2,588,395 |
| 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 | $5,508 |
| Total liabilities | $3,103,424 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $45,551 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,103,739 |
| 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 | $16,252,714 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sacramento Steps Forward has awarded $13,302,362 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES PURPOSE: Homeless services | $2,966,098 |
MY SISTERS HOUSE PURPOSE: Homeless services | $202,985 |
SACRAMENTO COTTAGE HOUSING PURPOSE: Homeless services | $313,390 |
SACRAMENTO SELF HELP HOUSING PURPOSE: Homeless services | $3,065,301 |
SAEHC PURPOSE: Homeless services | $3,580,436 |
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA PURPOSE: Homeless services | $3,174,152 |