A Step Ahead Foundation Of East Tennessee Inc

  • Knoxville, TN
  • Tax exemption issued: Sept. 2016
  • EIN: 81-1822497

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: Health — General and Rehabilitative / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

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. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$438,050
Expenses
$377,893
Net Income
$60,157
Net Assets
$171,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $384,428
87.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $53,622
12.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,717
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,103
20.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173,498
Total Liabilities $2,380
Net Assets $171,118
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Taylor Phipps (Ex-officio/exec Director) $70,717 $0 $0
Lawrence Alexander (Director, President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Gibson (Director, Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Wolfenbarger (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Keith Esq (Director, Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zhannae Cummings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Mabe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Matney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meredith Slemp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Morin (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 5, 2026

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,693
Expenses
$205,537
Net Income
$42,156
Net Assets
$147,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,693
100%
Program Services $0
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 $62,000
30.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,456
18.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,337
Total Liabilities $3,469
Net Assets $147,868
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Taylor Phipps (Ex-officio/exec. Director) $62,000 $0 $0
Erica Lyon (President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Rand (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Alexander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dona Bunch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kay Free (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zhannae Cummings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jo Lynn Cunningham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Harrison Maples (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Isabelle Sico (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget Miller (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
A Citabria Holley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Adam Mabe (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$106,346
Expenses
$85,421
Net Income
$20,925
Net Assets
$105,712
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,959
66.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $94
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35,293
33.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,907
39.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,917
Total Liabilities $205
Net Assets $105,712
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Lyon (President,interim Ex Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Rand (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Alexander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dona Bunch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Conroy Taylor (Former Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kay Free (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zhannae Cummings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jo Lynn Cunningham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Harrison Maples (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Isabelle Sico (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Taylor Phipps (7/1/2022-exec. Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 25, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$58,640
Expenses
$81,454
Net Income
-$22,814
Net Assets
$84,787
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $58,640
100%
Program Services $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,030
34.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $104,514
Total Liabilities $19,727
Net Assets $84,787
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Lyon (President,interim Ex Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kathleen Brown (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Conry-taylor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dona Bunch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Alexander (Asst Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kay Free (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zhannae Cummings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jo Lynn Cunningham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sierra Turner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Harrison Maples (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Rand (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 18, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$145,698
Expenses
$90,284
Net Income
$55,414
Net Assets
$107,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,698
100%
Program Services $0
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 $22,362
24.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,019
17.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,980
Total Liabilities $379
Net Assets $107,601
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Mullins (Executive Director) $22,362 $0 $0
Erica Lyon (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kathleen Brown (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Conry-taylor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dona Mcconnell (Secretary, Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Alexander (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brittany Testerman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Herda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Howard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sierra Turner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vida Khaver (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katie Heatherly (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$189,617
Expenses
$241,545
Net Income
-$51,928
Net Assets
$52,187
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $189,617
100%
Program Services $0
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 $68,000
28.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,704
16.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,328
Total Liabilities $141
Net Assets $52,187
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Mullins (Executive Director) $68,000 $0 $0
Dr Martha Buchanan (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kathleen Brown (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Conry-taylor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Otten (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sophie Nguyen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brittany Tennbarge (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Herda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Erica Lyon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Prayrana Joseph Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
April Bryant (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vida Khaver (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katie Heatherly (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 27, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$108,056
Expenses
$156,950
Net Income
-$48,894
Net Assets
$104,059
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $108,056
100%
Program Services $0
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 $68,000
43.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,943
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,037
Total Liabilities $5,978
Net Assets $104,059
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wendy Mullins (Executive Director) $68,000 $0 $0
Dr Martha Buchanan (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kathleen Brown (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Pat Conry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Otten (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Neal Feld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brittany Tennbarge (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Herda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Erica Lyon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brittany Hong (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
April Bryant (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vida Khaver (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 1, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,251
Expenses
$67,299
Net Income
$152,952
Net Assets
$152,952
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $220,251
100%
Program Services $0
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 $41,585
61.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,952
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $152,952

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