Steps Of Love

Organization Overview

Steps Of Love is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Steps Of Love 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 09/2021, Steps Of Love generated $260.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $259.2k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.8% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

STEPS OF LOVE IS A U.S.-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE IN MEXICO WITH A PATH OUT OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - STEPS OF LOVE PARTNERS WITH ASISTENCIA INTEGRAL PARA MENORES DE PUERTO PEÑASCO (AIM PEÑASCO), A MEXICAN CIVIL ASSOCIATION IN PUERTO PEÑASCO, MEXICO, WHICH DEVELOPS AND OPERATES PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION. STEPS OF LOVE PROVIDES PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT FUNDS TUITION, REGISTRATION, EXAM FEES, UNIFORMS, BOOKS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS HOMEWORK CLUBS. IN 2021, AIM PEÑASCO OPERATED SEVEN HOMEWORK CLUBS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE AT-RISK STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED FOR REMOTE LEARNING. DURING 2021 STEPS OF LOVE ALSO PROVIDED FUNDING FOR STUDENT LUNCHES AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AT THESE CLUBS. IN 2021 THE PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR OVER 800 YOUTH IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE.


FOUNDATIONAL NEEDS - STEPS OF LOVE ASSISTS AIM PEÑASCO IN MEETING THE BASIC NEEDS OF THE FAMILIES AND YOUTH THEY SERVE. THIS ALLOWS STUDENTS TO REMAIN PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY AND HAVE A BETTER CHANCE TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. STEPS OF LOVE PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES TO RECEIVE FOOD, SAFE DRINKING WATER, PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, AND MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. ADDITIONALLY, STEPS OF LOVE HELPS CULTIVATE VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH HOME REPAIRS, MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, CLOTHING/FOOD DONATIONS, AND MORE. TYPICALLY, STEPS OF LOVE WORKS WITH OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS FROM GROUPS IN BOTH THE U.S. AND MEXICO INCLUDING ROTARY, KIWANIS, AND LIONS CLUBS, CHURCHES, UNIVERSITIES, AND OTHER ADVOCACY GROUPS. IN 2021, VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY WAS SEVERELY LIMITED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC; HOWEVER, A SMALL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.


CENTER FOR ATTENTION AND THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN (CATI PROGRAM) - IN JANUARY OF 2021 STEPS OF LOVE BEGAN SUPPORTING A NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY AIM PENASCO TO SERVE STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM INITIALLY SUPPORTED 17 STUDENTS AND GREW TO SUPPORTING 34 STUDENTS BY THE END OF 2021. THE CATI PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITH MUCH NEEDED OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPIES AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT. STEPS OF LOVE IS PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM AS WELL AS SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES THROUGH AN AFFILIATION WITH THE ASU COLLEGE OF HEALTH SOLUTIONS. IN 2021 THE ASU SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC PROVIDED WEEKLY SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES, TOOLS, AND TRAINING FOR PARENTS AND CATI TEAM MEMBERS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$260,055
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$260,055
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 $260,136

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Steps Of Love has recieved totaling $24,730.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Raymond And Margaret Vicker Charitable Trust

Tucson, AZ

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS IN LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS.

$13,500
The Kiita Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$10,000
Allstate Foundation

Northbrook, IL

PURPOSE: AGENT - INDIVIDUAL HH GRANT

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$230
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