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S T E P Academics Inc

Operation Backlot

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Educational Services and Schools - Other (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$122k (2024)

Expenses
$105k (2024)

Total Assets
$20.4k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$10.1k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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 June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$121,582
Expenses
$105,293
Net Income
$16,289
Net Assets
$10,264
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,000
16.4%
Program Services $101,582
83.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,384
Total Liabilities $10,120
Net Assets $10,264
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lauren Fofana (Founder And Executive Director) $8,050 $0
Yvonne Mc Fall (Artistic Director/Advisory Board) $700 $0
Patricia Diggs (Recording Secretary) $0 $0
Simeon Woods (Vice President And Cfo) $0 $0
Rene Holden (Advisory Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$56,250
Expenses
$65,215
Net Income
-$8,965
Net Assets
$4,095
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,850
15.7%
Program Services $47,400
84.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,095
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,095
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lauren Fofana (Executive Director) $12,900 $0
Yvonne Mc Fall (Artistic Director) $1,050 $0
Patricia Diggs (Advisory Board/Media) $0 $0
Simeon Woods (Cfo) $0 $0
Rene Holden (Math Chair/Teacher Selection) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,890
Expenses
$87,377
Net Income
-$51,487
Net Assets
$1,060
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,890
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,060
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,060
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lauren Fofana (Executive Director) $19,387 $0
Yvonne Mc Fall (Artistic Director) $2,450 $0
Paul Kwame Johnson (Director) $600 $0
Leavata Johnson (Officer) $600 $0
Virge Ramos (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Patricia Diggs (Advisory Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$66,042
Expenses
$13,787
Net Income
$52,255
Net Assets
$52,547
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,330
95.9%
Program Services $2,712
4.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,547
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $52,547
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lauren Fofana (Executive Director) $8,994 $0
Paul Kwame Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Leavata Johnson (Officer) $0 $0
Yvonne Mc Fall (Director) $0 $0
Virge Ramos (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Barbara Dover (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Dr Miriam Dreisinger (Officer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$7,092
Expenses
$11,241
Net Income
-$4,149
Net Assets
$292
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $7,092
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $292
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $292
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lauren Fofana (Executive Director) $2,000 $0
Simeon Woods (Cfo) $0 $0
Chad Fofana (Vp) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,513
Expenses
$77,295
Net Income
$1,218
Net Assets
$4,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $78,513
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,441
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,441
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lauren Fofana (Executive Director) $23,924 $0
Simeon Woods (Cfo) $0 $0
Chad Fofana (Vp) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,826
Expenses
$76,942
Net Income
-$5,116
Net Assets
$3,223
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $71,826
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,223
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,223
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lauren Fofana (Executive Director) $21,300 $0
Chad Fofana (Vp) $3,600 $0
Simeon Woods (Cfo) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$74,771
Expenses
$66,605
Net Income
$8,166
Net Assets
$8,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $74,771
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,339
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,339
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lauren Fofana (Executive Director) $10,200 $0
Simeon Woods (Board Member) $0 $0
Barbara Dover (Officer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,632
Expenses
$76,549
Net Income
$83
Net Assets
$173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $75,132
98.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,500
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $173
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lauren Fofana (Executive Director) $24,950 $0
Simeon Woods (Board Member) $0 $0
Dee Dee Wilson (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$30,616
Expenses
$33,638
Net Income
-$3,022
Net Assets
$90
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $30,616
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $90
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lauren Fofana (Executive Director) $9,000 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$323,440
Expenses
$311,833
Net Income
$11,607
Net Assets
$17,003
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $323,440
100%
Investment Income $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 $70,550
22.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,003
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,003
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lauren Fofana (Executive Director/Ceo) $70,550 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$105,991
Expenses
$100,796
Net Income
$5,195
Net Assets
$5,196
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $105,991
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,196
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,196

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,632
Expenses
$37,121
Net Income
-$1,489
Net Assets
$1
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $35,632
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

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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Fiscal Year Ending June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
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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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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