Step Up Suncoast Inc
Step Up Suncoast empowers individuals and families to achieve long-term economic stability through education, support services, and community partnerships. In 2024, we launched a new extended day school …
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We help hardworking individuals improve their lives. We use a whole-family approach and wraparound services that help families become self-sufficient. Thank you to our 70 Giving Challenge donors! If you missed the Challenge you can still take advantage of a generous match from the Flanzer Trust Donate I need help with … Identifying Child Development ... Read more
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Mission
Step Up Suncoast empowers individuals and families to achieve long-term economic stability through education, support services, and community partnerships. In 2024, we launched a new extended day school readiness program to allow families with children enrolled in our Head Start program to expand hours of childhood education and day care services. By allowing children to be well cared for, this program enables parents to maintain jobs that require longer working hours. In addition, we continued to grow our existing services, especially in our Early Childhood, Training and Family Support and Food service categories, as well as made significant progress on various projects involving our Head Start programs, such as finalizing the renovation and opening the improved commercial kitchen, and repairs and maintenance-related projects, such as facilities and playground improvements, etc. Additionally, our organization played a significant role in helping our community recover from the devastat
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GiveRadar's verified records show Step Up Suncoast Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 23,818 community development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1968, it predates 86% of the community development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented community development 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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- a website
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStep Up Suncoast Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Sarasota, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 596208766. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $22M in annual revenue. 97 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Step Up Suncoast Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 596208766. 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 Up Suncoast Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% 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 Up Suncoast Inc is located in Sarasota, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.
Based on official tax filings, Step Up Suncoast Inc has $22M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Step Up Suncoast Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $22M in annual revenue. The organization has 97 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Step Up Suncoast 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 Up Suncoast 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
We help hardworking individuals improve their lives. We use a whole-family approach and wraparound services that help families become self-sufficient. Thank you to our 70 Giving Challenge donors! If you missed the Challenge you can still take advantage of a generous match from the Flanzer Trust Donate I need help with … Identifying Child Development ... Read more Step Up Suncoast Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $22M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Step Up Suncoast Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Step Up Suncoast Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 596208766, 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 UP SUNCOAST 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 97 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 97 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 · 1968
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Step Up Suncoast Inc
- What is Step Up Suncoast Inc?
- Step Up Suncoast Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sarasota, United States. We help hardworking individuals improve their lives. We use a whole-family approach and wraparound services that help families become self-sufficient. Thank you to our 70 Giving Challenge donors! If you missed the Challenge you can still take advantage of a generous match from the Flanzer Trust Donate I need help with … Identifying Child Development ... Read more
- When was Step Up Suncoast Inc founded?
- Step Up Suncoast Inc was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Step Up Suncoast Inc?
- Amy Yount serves as President/CEO.
- Where is Step Up Suncoast Inc located?
- Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, United States.
- What is Step Up Suncoast Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Step Up Suncoast Inc trustworthy?
- Step Up Suncoast Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Up Suncoast Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 596208766.
- What is Step Up Suncoast Inc's website?
- http://stepupsuncoast.org/