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Stepping Stones Inc

  • Medford, WI
  • Tax-exempt since May 1984
  • EIN: 39-1463241

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$666k (2023)

Expenses
$470k (2023)

Total Assets
$808k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$347k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$666,023
Expenses
$470,401
Net Income
$195,622
Net Assets
$460,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $611,073
91.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $449
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,544
1.1%
Sales of Assets $45,929
6.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,028
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $126,177
26.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $162,402
34.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $808,362
Total Liabilities $347,450
Net Assets $460,912
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shanna Kestler (Co Director) $63,088 $0 $0
Courtney Scholl (Co Director) $63,088 $0 $0
Catherine Leifeld (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amber Epperly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Flora (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mia Mittelstadt Bleicher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Linda Reynolds (Former Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Simpfenderfer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alycia Nowak (Former Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Taylor Reinhardt (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 6, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$428,645
Expenses
$423,672
Net Income
$4,973
Net Assets
$265,290
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $434,147
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $71
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,573
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,080
26.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $165,630
39.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $311,538
Total Liabilities $46,248
Net Assets $265,290
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shanna Kestler (Co Director) $57,040 $0 $0
Courtney Scholl (Co Director) $57,040 $0 $0
Taylor Reinhardt (President) $0 $0 $0
Alycia Nowak (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Simpfenderfer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Linda Reynolds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Leifeld (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mia Mittelstadt Bleicher (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$438,837
Expenses
$429,821
Net Income
$9,016
Net Assets
$260,317
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $438,358
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $36
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $443
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,348
26.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,566
39.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $311,996
Total Liabilities $51,679
Net Assets $260,317
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shanna Kestler (Co Director) $56,189 $0 $0
Courtney Scholl (Co Director) $56,160 $0 $0
Sharon Ludwig (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Bix (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Kreiner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Staci Rothamer (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Long (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Taylor Reinhardt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Simpfenderfer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 27, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$401,827
Expenses
$369,569
Net Income
$32,258
Net Assets
$251,301
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $386,739
96.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $575
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,513
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,976
30.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,990
30.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $300,159
Total Liabilities $48,858
Net Assets $251,301
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Courtney Scholl (Co Director) $56,570 $0 $0
Shanna Kestler (Co Director) $56,405 $0 $0
Sharon Ludwig (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Bix (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Kreiner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Merkel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Staci Rothamer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Taylor Reinhardt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Simpfenderfer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 2, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,614
Expenses
$231,784
Net Income
-$12,170
Net Assets
$219,043
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $220,300
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $195
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,027
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,146
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,228
31.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $72,747
31.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,567
Total Liabilities $45,524
Net Assets $219,043
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Courtney Scholl (Co Director) $36,628 $0 $0
Shanna Kestler (Co Director) $36,600 $0 $0
Sharon Ludwig (President) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Hartwig (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Campbell Kelz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Klinner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Lundy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Taylor Reinhardt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Simpfenderfer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carmen Quednow (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 9, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$313,754
Expenses
$229,031
Net Income
$84,723
Net Assets
$231,213
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $312,856
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $54
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,783
Sales of Assets -$38
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,665
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,086
32.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $63,622
27.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,390
Total Liabilities $50,177
Net Assets $231,213
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Courtney Scholl (Co Executive Director) $37,446 $0 $0
Shanna Kestler (Co Executive Director) $36,640 $0 $0
Samuel Klinner (President) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Campbell Kelz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Hartwig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carmen Quednow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Simpfendefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Potocnik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Lundy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Taylor Reinhardt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Ludwig (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 4, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$225,000
Expenses
$223,391
Net Income
$1,609
Net Assets
$146,490
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $220,019
97.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $84
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,897
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,477
33.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,397
31.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,760
Total Liabilities $5,270
Net Assets $146,490
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Courtney Scholl (Co Executive Director) $38,000 $0 $0
Shanna Kestler (Co Executive Director) $37,477 $0 $0
Samuel Klinner (President) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Campbell Kelz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Hartwig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carmen Quednow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Simpfenderfer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 26, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$180,563
Expenses
$190,837
Net Income
-$10,274
Net Assets
$144,881
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,761
96.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $95
0.1%
Net Fundraising $5,920
3.3%
Sales of Assets -$213
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,642
Total Liabilities $7,761
Net Assets $144,881
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Courtney Scholl (Co Executive Director) $26,748 $0
Tanya Sincere (Former Executive Director) $18,946 $0
Shanna Kestler (Co Executive Director) $12,330 $0
Samuel Klinner (President) $0 $0
Nancy Campbell Kelz (Vice President) $0 $0
Sharon Thomas (Treasurer) $0 $0
David Hraby (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 10, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$184,508
Expenses
$185,393
Net Income
-$885
Net Assets
$155,155
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,524
94.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $96
0.1%
Net Fundraising $9,888
5.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $160,529
Total Liabilities $5,374
Net Assets $155,155
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tanya Sincere (Former Executive Director) $35,800 $0
Rebecca Gilbertson (Director) $0 $0
Samuel Klinner (President) $0 $0
Nancy Campbell Kelz (Vice President) $0 $0
Sharon Thomas (Treasurer) $0 $0
David Hraby (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$186,852
Expenses
$160,312
Net Income
$26,540
Net Assets
$156,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,625
96.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $103
0.1%
Net Fundraising $7,124
3.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,248
Total Liabilities $5,208
Net Assets $156,040
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tanya Sincere (Executive Director) $36,095 $0
Sam Klinner (Director) $0 $0
Dave Hemke (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Campbell Kelz (President) $0 $0
Sharon Thomas (Treasurer) $0 $0
Dana Detwiler (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 22, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$179,640
Expenses
$145,681
Net Income
$33,959
Net Assets
$129,500
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,291
97.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $190
0.1%
Net Fundraising $4,159
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,499
Total Liabilities $3,999
Net Assets $129,500
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kristine Porter (Executive Director) $35,709 $0
Nancy Campbell Kelz (President) $0 $0
Michelle Dunn (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Thomas (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cindy Gibson (Secretary) $0 $0
Dana Detwiler (Vice President) $0 $0
Dave Hemke (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 30, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$134,071
Expenses
$135,072
Net Income
-$1,001
Net Assets
$95,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,223
96.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $128
0.1%
Net Fundraising $4,720
3.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $104,399
Total Liabilities $8,858
Net Assets $95,541

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$143,911
Expenses
$144,730
Net Income
-$819
Net Assets
$96,542
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,164
97.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $209
0.1%
Net Fundraising $3,538
2.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,103
Total Liabilities $8,561
Net Assets $96,542

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

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