2025-12-15T11:25:26-06:00 2025-06-30 042571780 AAFCPAS INC 50 WASHINGTON STREET WESTBOROUGH MA 01581 990 2024-07-01 222868513 THE SECOND STEP INC SECO 6179653999 PO BOX 600213 NEWTONVILLE MA 02460 SUSAN ROSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6179653999 2025-12-15 1 1 CAITLIN LIMOGES CPA P01633588 5083669100 2025-12-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SUSAN ROSS PO BOX 600213 NEWTONVILLE MA 02460 2228907 0 X THESECONDSTEP.ORG X 1988 MA HELPING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HEAL AND THRIVE IN SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES. 12 12 29 45 0 0 4301820 1947877 83332 64048 132598 186945 -42305 -69602 4475445 2129268 0 0 0 0 1436797 1552324 19500 35000 459806 730364 684486 2186661 2271810 2288784 -142542 6846621 6724377 1779216 1799514 5067405 4924863 X HELPING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HEAL AND THRIVE IN SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES. 0 0 309450 64048 TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM: FROM JULY 2024 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2025, TSS OPERATED A 9-BEDROOM RESIDENCE FOR FAMILIES LEAVING EMERGENCY, SHORT-TERM SHELTER. FAMILIES HAD ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT THAT ALLOWED THEM TO BUILD SKILLS TO SUPPORT THEIR GOAL TOWARDS INDEPENDENT LIVING. FAMILIES ALSO HAD ACCESS TO LEGAL ADVOCACY, PERSONAL STABILIZATION SERVICES, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND HOUSING SEARCH AND ADVOCACY. IN FEBRUARY 2025, THE SECOND STEP ENTERED INTO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH A RENOWNED HOMELESS SERVICES PROVIDER IN ORDER TO TRANSFER OPERATIONS OF THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING RESIDENCE. WHILE THE SECOND STEP RETAINS OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY, THIS PROVIDER WOULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE PROGRAM TO SERVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHILE THE SECOND STEP PROVIDED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS. 38465 INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM: TSS PROVIDES EXTENSIVE SERVICES TO SURVIVORS IN THE COMMUNITY, MOST NOTABLY SAFETY PLANNING AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, SURVIVORS RECEIVE SERVICES SUCH AS PSYCHOEDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT; FINANCIAL LITERACY; ACCESS TO RESOURCES SUCH AS MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND COPING STRATEGIES. 560799 LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM: FREE TRAUMA INFORMED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS. OUR TEAM OF HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF ATTORNEYS PROVIDES FULL REPRESENTATION, LIMITED ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATION, ADVICE AND CONSULTATION ON MATTERS INCLUDING ABUSE PREVENTION ORDERS, FAMILY LAW, IMMIGRATION, AND HOUSING. OUR TEAM HAS EXPANDED IN THE LAST YEAR TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO MORE SURVIVORS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE GO WITHOUT VITAL AND LIFE-SAVING LEGAL SUPPORT. 397484 PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAM AIMS TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND BUILD A SHARED UNDERSTANDING OF SAFETY, EQUITY, AND RESPECT. WE COLLABORATE NOT ONLY WITH PROFESSIONALS ACROSS SECTORS LIKE EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, FINANCIAL SERVICES, WELLNESS, AND HUMAN SERVICES BUT ALSO WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS DIRECTLY. WE DEVELOP AND DELIVER TAILORED TRAININGS THAT REFLECT THE LIVED EXPERIENCES, NEEDS, AND PRIORITIES OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SUPPORT AND WORK ALONGSIDE. ADDITIONALLY, WE BRING RESOURCES, INFORMATION, AND ENGAGEMENT TO NON-TRADITIONAL SPACES, SUCH AS CONVENTIONS AND LOCAL/REGIONAL FESTIVALS, FAIRS, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT INFORMATION IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL SURVIVORS. 397484 1306198 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24 0 1 29 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MA X X KAITLYN MATTHEWS 6179653999 PO BOX 600213 NEWTONVILLE MA 02460 HEATHER MACK PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 LESLEY COLOGNESI VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 APRIL STEIN TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 GLENN ROSEN SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KRISTA MCCABE CRUZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN MCMURRY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATIA CANENGUEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAUREN CLAUSEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA EVANS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LANA LEE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOAN SAPIR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MAI HANLON DIRECTOR (AS OF 01/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN ROSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 145754 0 4408 145754 0 4408 1 0 1 0 0 239786 843054 865037 1947877 REACH INCOME 900099 61548 61548 PREVENTION EDUCATION 900099 2500 2500 64048 188297 188297 1352 -1352 -1352 -1352 28685 239786 98287 -69602 -69602 2129268 64048 0 117343 140615 44997 19334 76284 1175008 799668 128149 247191 33108 22000 3653 7455 91527 46183 40460 4884 112066 72199 12635 27232 75979 75979 35000 35000 169022 18646 145711 4665 629 331 298 61219 22529 23065 15625 130545 94316 13377 22852 78673 76847 1826 30340 17643 8324 4373 PROGRAM COSTS 66336 65758 578 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 54613 11513 29667 13433 TRAINING AND EDUCATION 17130 13899 2717 514 2271810 1306198 505806 459806 437350 306684 4305500 4479221 333390 189259 29354 30553 2929805 1538537 1299946 1391268 441081 327392 6846621 6724377 96550 89621 1301850 1411410 380816 298483 1779216 1799514 X 4830734 4792919 236671 131944 5067405 4924863 6846621 6724377 -142542 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2287372 2653213 2329662 4301820 1947877 13519944 2287372 2653213 2329662 4301820 1947877 13519944 13352 13506592 1261 2509 37318 132598 188297 361983 13881927 560887 0.97300 0.98650 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 130000 130000 2476503 1281692 1194811 48897 48897 0 274405 207948 66457 1391268 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 298483 298483 X 2227555 98287 98287 2129268 0 2129268 2370097 98287 98287 2271810 0 2271810 PART X, LINE 2: TSS ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASC TOPIC, INCOME TAXES. THIS STANDARD CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REGARDING A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. TSS HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WHICH QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT JUNE 30, 2025. TSS'S INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 98,287. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 98,287. X X X X 1 PAGE CONSULTING 3 CRANSTON ST JAMAICA PLAIN MA 02130 ON GOING SUPPORT AND GRANT WRITING 0 220000 35000 185000 220000 35000 185000 MA CELEBRATING SUCCESS 268471 239786 28685 98287 268471 239786 28685 98287 98287 -69602 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUSAN ROSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 143254 0 2500 0 0 0 4408 0 0 0 150162 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS BYLAWS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. AMENDMENTS INCLUDE A REVISED MISSION STATEMENT AND CLARIFICATION AROUND THE CONDUCTION OF BOARD MEETINGS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RECEIVES A COPY OF THE FORM 990 FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO BEING FILED. AFTER THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, IT IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE BEING FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REQUIRES AN ANNUAL SIGN OFF BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS AT THEIR ANNUAL MEETING IN MARCH. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED BY OUTSIDE HIRING AGENCIES TO DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION COMPARED TO PEER AGENCIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.