Small Steps Nurturing Center
Small Steps' mission is to provide an exemplary early childhood program to instill and foster the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth of economically at-risk children and …
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Small Steps Nurturing Center is a education organization based in HOUSTON, United States. Annual revenue: $6.5 million. EIN: 760471755.
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Mission
Small Steps' mission is to provide an exemplary early childhood program to instill and foster the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth of economically at-risk children and their families.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Small Steps Nurturing Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySmall Steps Nurturing Center is a registered education nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 760471755. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Small Steps Nurturing Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 760471755. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Small Steps Nurturing Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Small Steps Nurturing Center is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its registered address is 2902 Jensen Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Small Steps Nurturing Center has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Small Steps Nurturing Center is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Small Steps Nurturing Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Small Steps Nurturing Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Small Steps Nurturing Center is a education organization based in HOUSTON, United States. Annual revenue: $6.5 million. EIN: 760471755. Small Steps Nurturing Center is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Small Steps Nurturing Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Small Steps Nurturing Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 760471755, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SMALL STEPS NURTURING CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (24)
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24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 70 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Small Steps Nurturing Center
- What is Small Steps Nurturing Center?
- Small Steps Nurturing Center is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. Small Steps Nurturing Center is a education organization based in HOUSTON, United States. Annual revenue: $6.5 million. EIN: 760471755.
- When was Small Steps Nurturing Center founded?
- Small Steps Nurturing Center was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Small Steps Nurturing Center?
- Ana M Schick serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Small Steps Nurturing Center located?
- Headquartered in Houston, TX, United States.
- What is Small Steps Nurturing Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Small Steps Nurturing Center trustworthy?
- Small Steps Nurturing Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Small Steps Nurturing Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 760471755.
- What is Small Steps Nurturing Center's website?
- https://www.ssnc.org