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A Step Ahead Foundation Of Middle Tennessee Inc

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: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Public Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.22M (2023)

Expenses
$1.03M (2023)

Total Assets
$735k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$60.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits 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.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,221,268
Expenses
$1,034,004
Net Income
$187,264
Net Assets
$674,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,223,762
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,912
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $50
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$13,269
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,813
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,509
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $302,512
29.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $734,867
Total Liabilities $60,684
Net Assets $674,183
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Matthews (Executive Di) $100,522 $0 $8,988
Revida Rahman (President) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Charles (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tim Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kaysha Hervey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tatiana Alvarez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Dixon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Measells Dowdle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sydney Finchum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Harrison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheena Hanserd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Nunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Ann Vernich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Haynes Young (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,146,062
Expenses
$1,035,440
Net Income
$110,622
Net Assets
$485,410
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,160,669
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,884
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$16,491
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,446
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $234,903
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $501,313
Total Liabilities $15,903
Net Assets $485,410
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Matthews (Executive Di) $93,363 $0 $8,082
Revida Rahman (President) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Charles (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tim Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kaysha Hervey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tatiana Alvarez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Dixon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Measells Dowdle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Harrison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheena Hanserd (Director) $0 $0 $0
La Quita Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christina Norris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Ann Vernich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Haynes Young (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$645,760
Expenses
$469,689
Net Income
$176,071
Net Assets
$374,788
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $645,438
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $322
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,563
19.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $152,871
32.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $390,543
Total Liabilities $15,755
Net Assets $374,788
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Matthews (Executive Dir.) $90,563 $0 $0
Jacqueline B Dixon (President) $0 $0 $0
Revida Rahman Mba (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Smith Jd (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kaysha Hervey Mha (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Charles Jd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Measells Dowdle Jd (Director) $0 $0 $0
La Quita Martin Mils Msp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Norris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shaunna Parker Msn Whnp Bc (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Spiva Jd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Walker Jd Mssw (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$291,668
Expenses
$289,336
Net Income
$2,332
Net Assets
$138,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $291,353
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $315
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $121,111
41.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,266
Total Liabilities $1,083
Net Assets $138,183
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Matthews (Executive Director) $75,450 $0 $0
Jackie Dixon (Board Member President) $0 $0 $0
Revida Rahman (Board Member Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Smith (Board Member Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kaysha Hervey (Board Member Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lee Fentriss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Dowdle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
La Quita Martin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
April Nemer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christina Norris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Charles (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shaunna Parker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donna Perlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Spiva (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,668
Expenses
$175,473
Net Income
$108,195
Net Assets
$135,851
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $283,249
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $419
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $137,344
78.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,377
Total Liabilities $526
Net Assets $135,851

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$187,127
Expenses
$191,298
Net Income
-$4,171
Net Assets
$124,093
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $186,773
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $354
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,023
Total Liabilities $930
Net Assets $124,093

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$138,480
Expenses
$178,408
Net Income
-$39,928
Net Assets
$128,264
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,144
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $336
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $129,369
Total Liabilities $1,105
Net Assets $128,264

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$135,237
Expenses
$67,865
Net Income
$67,372
Net Assets
$168,192
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,003
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $234
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $168,929
Total Liabilities $737
Net Assets $168,192

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$102,402
Expenses
$1,582
Net Income
$100,820
Net Assets
$100,820
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,361
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,820
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $100,820

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