2026-08-04T21:54:30-07:00 2025-06-30 990EZ 2024-07-01 844017417 STEPS FOUNDATION STEP 4072790713 PO Box 700625 Saint Cloud FL 34770 Abigail Ellis President 4072790713 2026-08-01 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X www.stepsfoundation.org X X 14400 X 11313 3080 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 14400 0 0 0 2820 229 158 16592 19799 -5399 6897 0 1498 6897 1498 0 0 0 0 6897 1498 0 0 6897 1498 Youth Development and Education The Retain Your Brain program served 56 students by providing 57 peer support groups that promoted emotional well-being, healthy coping strategies, and peer connection in a safe and supportive environment. The program also facilitated two 6-week Self-Care Series that equipped students and their families with practical tools to strengthen resilience, reduce stress, and support overall wellness. In addition, four Color of You workshops incorporated creative art activities to encourage self-expression, emotional awareness, and positive mental health. Together, these services helped reduce the stigma surrounding mental health while fostering resilience, supportive relationships, and social-emotional growth among participants. 1000 2290 The Survival Program provided 70 life skills workshops to 56 students, equipping them with essential skills in communication, financial literacy, health and wellness, home living, leadership, and career readiness. Through individualized support, 12 students received one-on-one mentorship to help them overcome personal and academic challenges. Despite facing significant barriers, 28 participating students successfully graduated from high school, demonstrating the program's impact in fostering resilience, increasing educational success, and preparing youth for independent and productive futures. 5000 4360 The Together We Can program strengthened family engagement and community connections by serving more than 100 families through 10 in-person and virtual community events. These events provided opportunities for families to build stronger relationships, access community resources, and participate in meaningful shared experiences. The program also produced 36 Talk Tuesday episodes, bringing together community partners, students, and families to engage in conversations on topics selected by youth, promoting education, community awareness, and family engagement. Additionally, through partnerships with local organizations, the program participated in more than 10 community outreach events, connecting with over 6,000 community members by sharing information about available services, resources, and opportunities that support youth and families. 1200 664 The Career Quest program provided two summer camps totaling 40 hours of workforce readiness training for two students with disabilities. Through hands-on learning, career exploration, and self-advocacy activities, participants developed essential employment skills, increased workplace confidence, and gained the knowledge needed to prepare for successful entry into the workforce. 0 3290 10604 Abigail Ellis President 30 0 0 0 Darlene Ellis Vice President 30 0 0 0 Ruchi Kapadia Board Member 4 0 0 0 Juliana Lytle Secretary 4 0 0 0 Kayla Newborg Treasurer 4 0 0 0 Summer Alston Board Member 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FL Abigail Ellis PO Box 700625 Saint Cloud FL 34770 4072790713 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 20562 22274 29847 14400 87083 624 0 0 0 624 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21186 22274 29847 14400 87707 21186 22274 29847 14400 87707 0 0 0 0 0 0 21186 22274 29847 14400 87707 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21186 22274 29847 14400 87707 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Career Quest;470|Retain Your Brain;2290|Survival;4360|Together We Can;1791|Advertising and Marketing;1377|Office Expense;4612|Conference and Training;1692^Total;16592^ During the period in which our organization's Form 990-EZ was due, our organization experienced an unexpected transition in financial leadership when our Treasurer separated from the organization. As a result, we were required to identify, appoint, and train a new Treasurer while ensuring that our financial records were complete, accurate, and properly transferred. This transition delayed our ability to finalize the financial information and prepare an accurate annual return. Our organization exercised ordinary business care and prudence throughout the transition and filed the return as soon as the necessary financial records were verified and the new Treasurer was able to fulfill the responsibilities associated with the filing. Our organization has implemented procedures to help ensure timely filing in future years. This delay was not due to willful neglect, and our organization has made a good-faith effort to comply with all federal filing requirements.