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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Step One Foundation Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar 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 23,818 community development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStep One Foundation Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Prescott Valley, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 582675854. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Step One Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 582675854. 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.
Step One Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Step One Foundation Inc is located in Prescott Valley, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Step One Foundation Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Step One Foundation Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Step One Foundation Inc. 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, Step One Foundation Inc 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Stepping Stones provides 24/7/365 advocacy services including safe shelter for domestic violence victims in west Yavapai County, AZ. 24/7 Helpline: 928-772-4184 Step One Foundation Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Step One Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Step One Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 582675854, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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STEP ONE FOUNDATION INC 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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Officers & trustees (13)
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 39 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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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 · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Step One Foundation Inc
- What is Step One Foundation Inc?
- Step One Foundation Inc is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Prescott Valley, United States. Stepping Stones provides 24/7/365 advocacy services including safe shelter for domestic violence victims in west Yavapai County, AZ. 24/7 Helpline: 928-772-4184
- When was Step One Foundation Inc founded?
- Step One Foundation Inc was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Step One Foundation Inc?
- Alva Sanchez serves as Director.
- Where is Step One Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Prescott Valley, AZ, United States.
- What is Step One Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Step One Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Step One Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Step One Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 582675854.
- What is Step One Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.steppingstonesaz.org