Stepforward

Organization Overview

Stepforward is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 01/2022, Stepforward employed 479 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stepforward 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 01/2022, Stepforward generated $54.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $54.9m during the year ending 01/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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

TO AID IN ELIMINATING POVERTY IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CHILD EDUCATION - STEP FORWARD'S HEAD START PROGRAM SERVED 1,834 CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE GREATER CLEVELAND COMMUNITY. IN PARTNERSHIP, STEP FORWARD AND ITS PARTNERS DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS IN SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS. IN ADDITION TO AN ENGAGING PRE-SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT, STEP FORWARD HEAD START PROVIDES HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND DENTAL SCREENINGS, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND FAMILY LITERACY OPPORTUNITIES TO INCORPORATE THE ENTIRE FAMILY INTO THE SPIRIT OF GROWTH AND RESPONSIBILITY.STEP FORWARD'S EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM INCORPORATES THE BELIEF THAT EDUCATION STARTS WHEN LIFE BEGINS. STEP FORWARD IS A STRONG ADVOCATE FOR THE YOUNGEST OF CHILDREN AND THOSE WHO HAVE NOT EVEN BEEN BORN YET. STEP FORWARD SERVED 171 INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN, THROUGH THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PRENATAL EXAMINATIONS, PARENTING CLASSES, AND QUALITY INFANT CARE TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES.


COMMUNITY SERVICE AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME PARTICIPANTS WITH VARIOUS SERVICES AND TO SUPPORT OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITY.HOUSING ASSISTANCE- STEP FORWARD'S NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITY CENTER PROCESSED ONLINE APPLICATIONS WHICH CONSISTED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE FROM THE TIME FRAME OF 2/1/2021-1/31/2022. STEP FORWARD SUPPORTED 1,800 UNDUPLICATED HOUSEHOLDS OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY WITH HOUSING ASSISTANCE UNDER FIVE GRANTS-CSBG, CSBG-CARES, CDBG, HRG AND CFR. THE ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES WAS MAINTAINING THEIR HOUSEHOLD BY AVOIDING EVICTIONS, FORECLOSURES, AND UTILITY DISCONNECTIONS.


ENERGY ASSISTANCE -STEP FORWARD HELPS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES COPE WITH THE COSTS OF LIVING WITH THE EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM RUNS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID FOR BOTH SUMMER COOLING AND WINTER HEATING BILLS. STEP FORWARD SERVED 3,132 HOUSEHOLDS FOR CRISIS ASSISTANCE, CONSISTING OF 13,958 APPLICATIONS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Daycare-collaboration Partner
$186,522
Beacon Hill Staffing Group Llc
Staffing Agency
$254,688
Teaching Strategies Llc
Child Curriculum
$170,901
Cle Disinfecting Ltd
Cleaning Service
$168,378
Friends Of Breakthrough Schools
Daycare-collaboration Partner
$157,086
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $53,366,689
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$219,648
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $19,362
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$53,586,337
Total Program Service Revenue$505,918
Investment income $0
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 $54,230,994

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Stepforward has awarded $132,406 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NEAR WEST SIDE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: Grant to provide Community Block Grant Services

$101,927

COMMUNITY HOUSING SOLUTIONS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: Grant to provide Energy Assistance

$30,479
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Stepforward has recieved totaling $326,498.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ohio Child Care Resource And Referral Association

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$221,228
United Way Of Greater Cleveland Fund

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: PROGRAM GRANTS

$42,500
Shoes And Clothes For Kids Inc

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: TO IMPROVE K-8 ATTENDANCE BY ELIMINATING LACK OF CLOTHING, SHOES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES AS BARRIERS.

$38,770
Cleveland Foundation

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: PURCHASE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES THAT WILL ALLOW THE AGENCY'S STAFF TO DELIVER REMOTE SERVICES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY

$24,000
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