Stepping Stones is located in Nashua, NH. 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 12/2023, Stepping Stones employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stepping Stones 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 12/2023, Stepping Stones generated $495.2k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $567.7k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STEPPING STONE'S MISSION IS TO HELP HOMELESS, UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH UP TO AGE 25 BECOME HAPPY, SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STEPPING STONES HELPED 126 YOUTH WITH MANY GOALS SUCH AS FINDING JOBS, GOING BACK TO SCHOOL, ATTENDING COLLEGE, FINDING APARTMENTS, GETTING DRIVER'S LICENSES, AND MORE WITH 4000+ VISITS IN 2023. WE ALSO PROVIDED BASIC NEEDS FOR THESE YOUTH SUCH AS SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, WARM MEALS, A PLACE TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS, A PLACE TO LEARN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, WI-FI ACCESS AND OTHER BASIC DAILY NEEDS.
STEP-UP IS A 60 BED INDEPENDENT LIVING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM THAT OPENED IN MAY OF 2023. YOUNG ADULTS LEARN SKILLS SUCH AS MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOME AND SELF CARE, SAFETY AND SOFT SKILLS. THEY DO DAILY CHORES IN BOTH THEIR BEDROOMS, AS WELL AS COMMON AREAS. 43 YOUTH LIVED AT THE STEP-UP PROGRAM IN 2023 WITH SOME TAKING JOB TRAINING COURSES, INCLUDING PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER, AUTO REPAIR, LNA, NURSING, HOME CARE, AUDIO PROGRAMMING, AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES. OTHERS WORKED FULL-TIME. THESE YOUNG ADULTS GOT DRIVER'S LICENSES, PURCHASED VEHICLES, AND OBTAINED JOBS IN THEIR FIELDS OF INTEREST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathy Farland Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $51,048 |
George Hickey Vice- President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jessica May President/treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Danielle Guruge Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Michelle Canto Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Debra Mcgadden Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $9,455 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $97,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $371,781 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $478,736 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,483 |
Investment income | $26 |
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 | $495,245 |
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. | $84,231 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,846 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $196,529 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $16,508 |
Payroll taxes | $29,519 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $189,595 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $9,161 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $567,692 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,546 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,023 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $66,180 |
Accounts receivable, net | $223 |
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 | $6,164 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,800 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $14,710 |
Total assets | $165,646 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,221 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $11,221 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $154,403 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $22 |
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 | $165,646 |