Stairstep Foundation
- Assets
- $447.5k
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $94.2k
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 07/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1709346
Organization Overview
Stairstep Foundation is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Stairstep Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stairstep Foundation 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 12/2021, Stairstep Foundation generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.5% 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.
Since 2021, Stairstep Foundation has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $262,065. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO REINFORCE COMMUNITY VALUES AND CREATE COMMUNITY BUILDING MODELS AND TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES BY AND WITH OTHERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STAIRSTEP FOUNDATION CONVENES AND FACILITATES HIS WORKS UNITED (HWU). HWU IS THE LARGEST ECUMENICAL COLLABORATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCHES IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. THE CHURCH NETWORK BRINGS PRACTICAL SERVICES OUTSIDE THE WALLS OF THE CHURCHES TO THE SPACES AND PLACES OF COMMUNITY NEED. THERE IS A BALM - DEPLOYS HEALTH SITE COORDINATORS INTO THE CHURCH NETWORK TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND APPROPRIATE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES (SCREENINGS, VACCINATIONS, EXERCISE, ETC.).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alfred Babinton-Johnson President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $97,850 |
David Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Keith Elzia Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Sloan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wilhemenia Buckner Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Thomas Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,303,140 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $766,690 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,069,830 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $2,069,991 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $274,565 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $30,339 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,577 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,802 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $64,740 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,438 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,882 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $954,900 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,248 |
| Office expenses | $254,332 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,489 |
| Travel | $12,111 |
| 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 | $38,904 |
| Insurance | $14,684 |
| All other expenses | $108 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,862,845 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,513 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $83,444 |
| 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 | $29,044 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $184,104 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $94,165 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,250 |
| Total assets | $447,520 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $300 |
| 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 | $38,611 |
| Total liabilities | $38,911 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $408,609 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $447,520 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Stairstep Foundation has awarded $262,065 in support to 19 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Vaccine incentives | $24,000 |
AFRICAN CAREER EDUCATION & RESOURCE INC PURPOSE: Vaccine incentives | $24,000 |
Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: Vaccine incentives | $21,500 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Vaccine incentives | $21,000 |
St Paul, MN PURPOSE: Vaccine incentives | $21,000 |
Brooklyn Center, MN PURPOSE: Vaccine incentives | $18,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Stairstep Foundation has recieved totaling $533,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Minnesota Council On Foundations Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: COVID Grant | $409,000 |
Wallestad Foundation Edina, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $62,500 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $32,000 |
Ucare Minnesota Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR VACCINATION EVENTS IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN POPULATION. | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cassia Services Edina, MN | $14,755,616 | $18,639,791 |
Minnesota Masonic Charities Bloomington, MN | $12,657,081 | $2,476,347 |
Heartland Industries Of Dawson Inc Alexandria, MN | $6,643,884 | $6,479,207 |
Wisconsin Communty Action Program Association Incorporated Madison, WI | $526,927 | $3,675,578 |
Center For Independent Living For Western Wisconsin Inc Menomonie, WI | $4,885,643 | $4,142,811 |
Matthew 25 Cedar Rapids, IA | $5,226,291 | $3,717,182 |
Stairstep Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $447,520 | $2,069,991 |
Rebound Inc Minneapolis, MN | $1,705,422 | $2,581,147 |
Divine Mercy Conference Faribault, MN | $576,296 | $1,827,807 |
Usta Northern Eagan, MN | $2,419,478 | $1,989,155 |
Crivitz Youth Inc Crivitz, WI | $6,211,935 | $1,738,669 |
Society Of St Vincent De Paul Of Plymouth Inc Plymouth, WI | $5,663,794 | $1,843,724 |