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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 …

Community Development Sarasota, FL EIN: 596208766 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Step Up Suncoast Inc

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

Founded
Headquarters
Sarasota, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S30Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1968

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.92%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Step 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
234

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AM
Amy Y••••
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$21.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$19.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$16.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$16.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 97 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1968
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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/