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Stepping Stone Mission Of Franklin County

  • Rocky Mount, VA
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 2006
  • EIN: 20-3075565

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Food, Agriculture and Nutrition / Eatery, Agency, Organization Sponsored (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$152k (2024)

Expenses
$102k (2024)

Total Assets
$363k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$3.12k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$151,991
Expenses
$101,701
Net Income
$50,290
Net Assets
$359,423
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,818
90.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $211
0.1%
Net Fundraising $13,962
9.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $362,539
Total Liabilities $3,116
Net Assets $359,423
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Staci Talley (President) $18,152 $0
Joanne Patterson (Advisor) $8,400 $0
Kiana Phifer (Vice President) $0 $0
Peggy Scott (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Rick Carroll (Board Member) $0 $0
Gail Law (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Rodney Blake (Board Member) $0 $0
Greg Weinschreider (Advisor) $0 $0
George Carlson Sr (Advisor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 1, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$140,781
Expenses
$88,603
Net Income
$52,178
Net Assets
$309,133
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,979
94.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $213
0.2%
Net Fundraising $7,589
5.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $311,363
Total Liabilities $2,230
Net Assets $309,133
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joanne Patterson (President) $8,400 $0
Kiana Phifer (Vice President) $0 $0
Staci Talley (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Rick Carroll (Board Member) $0 $0
Gail Law (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
George Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Greg Weinschreider (Advisor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$95,534
Expenses
$78,090
Net Income
$17,444
Net Assets
$256,955
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,989
97.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $68
0.1%
Net Fundraising $775
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,702
1.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $258,085
Total Liabilities $1,130
Net Assets $256,955
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joanne Patterson (Advisor) $8,400 $0
Rodney Blake (Exec Director & President) $0 $0
Kiana Phifer (Vice President) $0 $0
Patty Robertson (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Ruth Carey (Board Member) $0 $0
Gail Law (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
George Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Matthew Ricks (Board Member) $0 $0
David Cuff (Board Member) $0 $0
Greg Weinschreider (Advisor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 3, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$98,420
Expenses
$72,572
Net Income
$25,848
Net Assets
$239,511
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,642
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$781
Sales of Assets -$33,468
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,400
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $34,805
48.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $241,912
Total Liabilities $2,401
Net Assets $239,511
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Patterson (Advisor) $5,600 $0 $0
Rodney Blake (Exec Director & President) $2,800 $0 $0
Kiana Phifer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patty Robertson (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Carey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gail Law (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Ricks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Cuff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Weinschreider (Advisor) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,654
Expenses
$81,948
Net Income
$27,706
Net Assets
$215,062
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,024
97.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $52
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,578
2.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $217,444
Total Liabilities $2,382
Net Assets $215,062
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ruth Carey (Board Member) $10,000 $0
Joanne Patterson (President) $7,000 $0
Rodney Blake (Vice President) $1,400 $0
George W Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Chairperson) $0 $0
Patty Robertson (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Gail Law (Board Member) $0 $0
Matthew Ricks (Board Member) $0 $0
David Cuff (Board Member) $0 $0
Gregg Weinschreider (Advisor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 17, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$87,864
Expenses
$68,581
Net Income
$19,283
Net Assets
$185,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,539
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $125
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $200
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $188,117
Total Liabilities $2,381
Net Assets $185,736
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joanne Patterson (President) $8,400 $0
Ruth Carey (Board Member) $0 $0
George W Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Chairperson) $0 $0
Rodney Blake (Vice President) $0 $0
Patty Robertson (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Gail Law (Board Member) $0 $0
Matthew Ricks (Board Member) $0 $0
David Cuff (Board Member) $0 $0
Gregg Weinschreider (Advisor) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 19, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$84,799
Expenses
$70,612
Net Income
$14,187
Net Assets
$166,453
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,793
97.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $83
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,923
2.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $168,814
Total Liabilities $2,361
Net Assets $166,453
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joanne Patterson (President) $0 $0
Susan Hughes (Secretary) $0 $0
Ruth Carey (Board Member) $0 $0
George W Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Chairperson) $0 $0
Rodney Blake (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,072
Expenses
$70,867
Net Income
-$20,795
Net Assets
$152,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,835
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $237
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $154,769
Total Liabilities $2,503
Net Assets $152,266
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joanne Patterson (President) $8,400 $0
Susan Hughes (Secretary) $0 $0
Ruth Carey (Board Member) $0 $0
George W Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Chairperson) $0 $0
Rodney Blake (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 1, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,501
Expenses
$64,949
Net Income
$6,552
Net Assets
$173,061
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $71,236
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $265
0.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $174,798
Total Liabilities $1,737
Net Assets $173,061
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joanne Patterson (President) $8,400 $0
Gary Grenier (Chairperson) $0 $0
Susan Hughes (Secretary) $0 $0
Ruth Carey (Board Member) $0 $0
George W Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephanie Grenier (Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
Rodney Blake (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 28, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$61,707
Expenses
$51,359
Net Income
$10,348
Net Assets
$165,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,498
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $209
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,130
Total Liabilities $692
Net Assets $165,438
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joanne Patterson (President) $8,400 $0
Gary Grenier (Chairperson) $0 $0
Susan Hughes (Secretary) $0 $0
Ruth Carey (Board Member) $0 $0
George W Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephanie Grenier (Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
Rodney Blake (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$56,166
Expenses
$51,196
Net Income
$4,970
Net Assets
$153,564
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,990
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $176
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $154,368
Total Liabilities $804
Net Assets $153,564
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joanne Patterson (President) $8,400 $0
Gary Grenier (Chairperson) $0 $0
Susan Hughes (Secretary) $0 $0
Ruth Carey (Board Member) $0 $0
George W Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul E Corn (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephanie Grenier (Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 1, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$111,877
Expenses
$49,195
Net Income
$62,682
Net Assets
$148,594
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,018
95.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $95
0.1%
Net Fundraising $4,764
4.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $149,219
Total Liabilities $625
Net Assets $148,594
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joanne Patterson (President) $0 $0
Gary Grenier (Chairperson) $0 $0
Susan Hughes (Secretary) $0 $0
Ruth Carey (Board Member) $0 $0
George W Carlson Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul E Corn (Board Member) $0 $0
Christina Defibaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephanie Grenier (Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 3, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$85,422
Expenses
$47,704
Net Income
$37,718
Net Assets
$85,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $79,274
92.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $457
0.5%
Net Fundraising $5,691
6.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,334
Total Liabilities $30,422
Net Assets $85,912

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$48,580
Expenses
$39,099
Net Income
$9,481
Net Assets
$48,194
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,138
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $442
0.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,194
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,194

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$52,437
Expenses
$27,563
Net Income
$24,874
Net Assets
$35,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $52,295
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $142
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,215
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $35,215

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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