The Next Step Public Charter School is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Next Step Public Charter School employed 100 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Next Step Public Charter School 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 06/2022, Next Step Public Charter School generated $10.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH ALL YOUTH RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS HUMAN BEINGS AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOR OVER 20 YEARS, THE NEXT STEP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL HAS SOUGHT TO FULFILL ITS VISION IN MEANINGFUL, INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE AND REPLICABLE WAYS, FOR OPPORTUNITY YOUTH (AGES 16-24): "WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH ALL YOUTH RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS HUMAN BEINGS AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY." ATTENTION TO STUDENT ASPIRATIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN STUDENTS' INDIVIDUALIZED LIFE PLANS, COMMIT THE ENTIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY TO ASSISTING ACHIEVEMENT IN ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND CAREER DOMAINS. THIS CHARTER SCHOOL "PROVIDES STUDENTS WHO FACE EXTRAORDINARY CHALLENGES AND WHO ARE NOT SUPPORTED IN TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION," AS DECLARED IN THE MISSION STATEMENT. IN PRACTICE, THE NEXT STEP PCS OFFERS THREE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR OPPORTUNITY YOUTH: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL), GED ENGLISH AND GED ESPAOL. STUDENTS EXPERIENCE COMPREHENSIVE AND HOLISTIC RESOURCES TO ENSURE SUCCESS, AS FACILITATED BY THE DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT - CASE MANAGEMENT, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES, FOOD AND DIAPER RESOURCES, CAREER AND LIFE SKILLS ADVISING, AS WELL AS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. STUDENTS AT THE NEXT STEP PCS ARE EXPOSED TO THEIR CAREER ASPIRATIONS, AS WELL AS COLLEGE. THROUGH DUAL ENROLLMENT, AND THE FORTHCOMING EARLY COLLEGE, STUDENTS AT THE NEXT STEP PCS RECEIVE THE SUPPORT NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS, WHILE ALSO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Steve Cartwright Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Naomi Watson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Ingold Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Lehar Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlos Hernandez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Cuellar - Staff Rep - Direct | Trustee | 40 | $96,958 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Edops Accounting | 6/29/19 | $133,959 |
Luncheras Di Si Food Service | 6/29/19 | $131,853 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $757,056 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $130,791 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $887,847 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,280,183 |
Investment income | $2,911 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,046 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,187,051 |
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. | $17,152 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $315,321 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,265 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,723,974 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $174,297 |
Other employee benefits | $437,347 |
Payroll taxes | $431,549 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $80,231 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $155,178 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $265,698 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,667 |
Office expenses | $71,646 |
Information technology | $66,124 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $404,576 |
Travel | $128 |
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 | $406,459 |
Insurance | $44,510 |
All other expenses | $222,093 |
Total functional expenses | $8,423,804 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,347,337 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $230,515 |
Accounts receivable, net | $51,147 |
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 | $94,313 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,457,857 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $44,645 |
Total assets | $19,225,814 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $564,394 |
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 | $564,394 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,645,606 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,814 |
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 | $19,225,814 |