Front Steps Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (L20) the organization is classified as: Housing Development, Construction & Management, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Front Steps Inc employed 202 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Front Steps Inc 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, Front Steps Inc generated $9.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.3m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FRONT STEPS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE AUSTIN RESOURCE FOR THE HOMELESS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN, WHICH SERVES AS A CENTRAL POINT OF INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT FOR HOMELESS PERSONS. FRONT STEPS ALSO ASSISTS ITS CLIENTS WITH RECUPERATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRADITIONAL HOUSING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FRONT STEPS ADMINISTERS THE AUSTIN RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS (ARCH) UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN. THE ARCH HOUSES A DAY RESOURCE CENTER WITH A CLINIC, AND A NUMBER OF CO-LOCATED AGENCIES OFFERING EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH HELP, AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS POPULATION IN AUSTIN. IT ALSO OPERATES A NIGHT SHELTER IN THE BUILDING WHICH SLEEPS UP TO 190 CLIENTS. ITS KITCHEN WILL FEED AROUND 190 HOT MEALS EACH EVENING AND A CONTINENTAL STYLE BREAKFAST EACH MORNING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dwayne Banks President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Haggai Eshed Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tenille Carpenter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ebonie Trice Member At Large | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Sabelyn Arden Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Shirelle Zachery Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,627,506 |
Investment income | $110,030 |
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 | $9,800,885 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,042,235 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $520,177 |
Payroll taxes | $417,879 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14,322 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $54,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $54,303 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,341 |
Office expenses | $205,995 |
Information technology | $163,945 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $793,067 |
Travel | $31,489 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $392 |
Interest | $125 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $260,761 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $10,322,264 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,181,342 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $808,491 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $921,277 |
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 | $156,575 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,289,583 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $756,472 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,721 |
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 | $2,482,472 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,242,665 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $843,961 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,046,918 |