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Stepping Stones To Learning

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 / Kindergarten, Preschool, Nursery School, Early Admissions (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its July 2024 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$640k (2024)

Expenses
$560k (2024)

Total Assets
$754k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$1.17k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 July
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$639,945
Expenses
$559,814
Net Income
$80,131
Net Assets
$752,768
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,807
1.4%
Program Services $610,308
95.4%
Investment Income $17,012
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,818
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,565
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $358,374
64.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $753,938
Total Liabilities $1,170
Net Assets $752,768
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Courtney Vint (Treasurer) $1,080 $0 $0
Sabrina Chivington (Secretary) $963 $0 $0
Heather Adams (Vice President) $850 $0 $0
Rachel Harter (President) $600 $0 $0
Matt Mckee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Higgins (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Serven (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$614,105
Expenses
$519,338
Net Income
$94,767
Net Assets
$672,640
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,576
2.0%
Program Services $593,119
96.6%
Investment Income $558
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,852
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,601
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $307,852
59.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $672,807
Total Liabilities $167
Net Assets $672,640
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Harter (President) $1,200 $0 $0
Courtney Vint (Treasurer) $1,200 $0 $0
Jon Cooper (Secretary) $1,200 $0 $0
Heather Adams (Vice President) $650 $0 $0
Sabrina Chivington (Secretary) $650 $0 $0
Matt Metsker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Mckee (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$816,113
Expenses
$638,355
Net Income
$177,758
Net Assets
$757,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,962
2.0%
Program Services $791,407
97.0%
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,722
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,863
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $383,121
60.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $845,628
Total Liabilities $87,884
Net Assets $757,744
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Cook (President) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Payne (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Cooper (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Metsker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Plitkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Harter (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$844,186
Expenses
$833,592
Net Income
$10,594
Net Assets
$579,987
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,273
1.7%
Program Services $821,514
97.3%
Investment Income $44
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,355
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,422
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $497,086
59.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $685,103
Total Liabilities $105,116
Net Assets $579,987
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Cook (President) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Payne (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Cooper (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Metsker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mundell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vacant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Harter (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$938,767
Expenses
$858,129
Net Income
$80,638
Net Assets
$569,393
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,192
2.3%
Program Services $911,321
97.1%
Investment Income $1,280
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,974
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $95,014
11.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $497,043
57.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $690,949
Total Liabilities $121,556
Net Assets $569,393
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan Cooper (Secretary) $3,138 $0 $0
Jeff Mundell (Director) $1,730 $0 $0
Daniel Cook (President) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Payne (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bradie Kvinsland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Metsker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vacant (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$907,467
Expenses
$743,718
Net Income
$163,749
Net Assets
$488,755
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,776
1.0%
Program Services $891,933
98.3%
Investment Income $1,695
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,063
0.6%
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 $497,550
66.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $636,130
Total Liabilities $147,375
Net Assets $488,755
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Cook (President) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Payne (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Cooper (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Manuela Schwab (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mundell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bradie Kvinsland (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$783,891
Expenses
$669,529
Net Income
$114,362
Net Assets
$325,006
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,788
1.0%
Program Services $770,444
98.3%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,643
0.7%
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 $465,750
69.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $538,744
Total Liabilities $213,738
Net Assets $325,006
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katie Stephens (President) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Payne (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Cooper (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Manuela Schwab (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mundell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Cook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bradie Kvinsland (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$704,719
Expenses
$745,077
Net Income
-$40,358
Net Assets
$210,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,188
0.3%
Program Services $697,689
99.0%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,826
0.7%
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 $585,326
78.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $435,714
Total Liabilities $225,070
Net Assets $210,644
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stacy Kilcup (Vice President/Director) $12,240 $0 $0
Erin Dill (Treasurer) $8,859 $0 $0
Jody Finn (President) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Smee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mundell (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$772,934
Expenses
$688,405
Net Income
$84,529
Net Assets
$282,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $821
0.1%
Program Services $766,526
99.2%
Investment Income $45
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,542
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,949
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $459,759
66.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $525,352
Total Liabilities $242,635
Net Assets $282,717
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stacy Kilcup (Vice President/Director) $17,752 $0 $0
Erin Dill (Treasurer) $15,128 $0 $0
Lori Turnley (Former President) $13,192 $0 $0
Jody Finn (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Smee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$708,544
Expenses
$646,029
Net Income
$62,515
Net Assets
$198,188
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,725
0.2%
Program Services $700,182
98.8%
Investment Income $23
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,614
0.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,319
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $362,019
56.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,401
Total Liabilities $2,213
Net Assets $198,188
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kayla Toy (Vice President/Director) $59,928 $0 $0
Audree Keen (Director) $29,216 $0 $0
Lori Turnley (President) $175 $0 $0
Jody Finn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Smee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$611,931
Expenses
$616,925
Net Income
-$4,994
Net Assets
$135,673
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,276
0.4%
Program Services $598,240
97.8%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,385
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,759
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $365,600
59.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,995
Total Liabilities $2,322
Net Assets $135,673
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kayla Toy (Vice President/Director) $43,522 $0 $0
Audree Keen (Director) $25,934 $0 $0
Lori Turnley (President) $2,303 $0 $0
Jody Finn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diana Tilley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$557,475
Expenses
$528,578
Net Income
$28,897
Net Assets
$140,864
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,074
0.4%
Program Services $544,485
97.7%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,911
2.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,222
16.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $266,879
50.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,116
Total Liabilities $12,252
Net Assets $140,864

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$569,059
Expenses
$508,129
Net Income
$60,930
Net Assets
$111,967
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,650
0.3%
Program Services $554,279
97.4%
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,116
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $86,182
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $248,314
48.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $119,262
Total Liabilities $7,295
Net Assets $111,967

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$411,389
Expenses
$412,807
Net Income
-$1,418
Net Assets
$51,037
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,276
0.6%
Program Services $396,876
96.5%
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,212
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,389
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $203,345
49.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,633
Total Liabilities $8,596
Net Assets $51,037

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Fiscal Year Ending July
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 July
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 July
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 July
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 July
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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Fiscal Year Ending July
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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Fiscal Year Ending July
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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Fiscal Year Ending July
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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Fiscal Year Ending July
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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