A Step Beyond is located in Escondido, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A62) the organization is classified as: Dance, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, A Step Beyond employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Step Beyond 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 09/2023, A Step Beyond generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST LOW INCOME YOUTH BY BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY USING PROGRAMS PROVEN TO PREPARE THEM FOR COLLEGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DANCE TRAINING IS AT THE CORE OF THE PROGRAM. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT LEARNING DANCE IMPARTS AN ARRAY OF LIFE SKILLS: SELF-AWARENESS, CONCENTRATION, DISCIPLINE, RESPECT, GOAL SETTING WITH ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, TO NAME A FEW. A STEP BEYOND (ASB), IN IT'S 10TH YEAR, HAS A TOTAL OF 233 STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12, AND WILL TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 45 STUDENTS EACH YEAR UNTIL IT REACHES A SITE CAPACITY OF APPROXIMATELY 350 STUDENTS. DANCE TRAINING IS CONDUCTED BY HIGHLY SKILLED PROFESSIONAL ON-STAFF DANCE INSTRUCTORS. EACH YEAR STUDENTS PERFORM IN A CONCERT ATTENDED BY PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS. THEY ALSO PERFORM IN NUMEROUS OTHER VENUES.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE TUTORING FOR EVERY STUDENT, ENRICHMENT EXERCISES, AN INTENSIVE SUMMER READING PROGRAM, AND A ROBUST COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM. STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A LIBRARY, COMPUTER LABORATORY, MAKERSPACE, AND A DAILY "HOMEWORK CAFE." STUDENTS RECEIVE WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN STEAM INDUSTRIES THROUGH THE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM, AND EDUCATION REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF APPLICATIONS AND ENTRY INTO HIGHER EDUCATION AND/OR OTHER CAREER PATHWAYS.
FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS TREAT CHILDREN IN CRISIS, ASSIST FAMILIES IN CRISIS, CONDUCT GROUP THERAPY FOR STUDENTS, AND PROVIDE PARENT TRAINING. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE DAILY MENTORING FROM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, AND ENGAGE REGULARLY IN COUNSELING GROUPS THAT PROMOTE ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO MEET SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION SUPPORT AS NEEDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Name Not Listed Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Vice Chair / Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Ceo/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $119,511 |
Name Not Listed Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Chairman / Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $150,790 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,045,457 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,296,247 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $38,848 |
Investment income | $2,825 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$36,873 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,305,881 |
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. | $18,514 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $282,370 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,912 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,638 |
Other salaries and wages | $513,986 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,163 |
Other employee benefits | $30,886 |
Payroll taxes | $67,775 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,514 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $204,478 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,169 |
Office expenses | $35,898 |
Information technology | $17,343 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $80,198 |
Travel | $14,595 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,024 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,274 |
Insurance | $27,360 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,587,394 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $647,668 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $210,900 |
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 | $17,402 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $82,880 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $827,336 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,021,060 |
Total assets | $2,807,246 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,466 |
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 | $1,021,060 |
Total liabilities | $1,070,526 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,517,499 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $219,221 |
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 | $2,807,246 |