2026-08-13T12:49:59-05:00 2025-09-30 133628255 CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP ONE BATTERY PARK PLAZA 7TH FL NEW YORK NY 10004 990 2024-10-01 200666923 FOOTSTEPS INC FOOT 2122530890 114 JOHN STREET 930 NEW YORK NY 10272 ELANA SANTO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2122530890 2026-08-12 1 0 ALEXANDER LAZZARUOLO P01775353 2126617777 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ELANA SANTO 114 JOHN STREET 930 NEW YORK NY 10272 7227167 0 X WWW.FOOTSTEPSORG.ORG X 2003 NY SUPPORT THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT, OR ARE CONTEMPLATING LEAVING, INSULAR ULTRA-ORTHODOX JEWISH COMMUNITIES 11 11 31 150 0 0 3586631 7109387 6777 0 79062 53309 698 0 3673168 7162696 669688 672036 0 0 3126680 3568097 0 0 551515 1190503 1026228 4986871 5266361 -1313703 1896335 3147260 6360416 285736 1527128 2861524 4833288 X FOOTSTEPS, INC. SUPPORTS AND AFFIRMS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LEFT, OR ARE CONTEMPLATING LEAVING, INSULAR ULTRA-ORTHODOX JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN THEIR QUEST TO LEAD SELF-DETERMINED LIVES. 0 0 1498187 640060 ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SUPPORTS MEMBERS' ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, CAREER AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS. EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, CRISIS SUPPORTS, TUTORING AND MENTORING ARE ALSO OFFERED. 726456 IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS MEMBERS THROUGH PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, ACCULTURATION WORKSHOPS, AND REFERRALS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. 632069 31976 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUILDS THE STRENGTH OF OUR NETWORK TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS HAVE FRIENDS AND ALLIES ALONG THEIR JOURNEY. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: SOCIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND AWARENESS RAISING. 1060472 FAMILY SUPPORTS ARE GEARED TOWARDS PARENTS FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT TO A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY LEAVE ULTRA-ORTHODOXY. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT DROP-IN GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LAWYERS AND LEGAL GROUPS TO PROVIDE LEGAL CONSULTATION AND REPRESENTATION. OUR FIELD AND MOVEMENT BUILDING PROGRAM SEEKS TO EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE THE PUBLIC AROUND REFORM EFFORTS AND ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THOSE LEAVING ULTRA-ORTHODOXY. 1060472 3917184 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 1 31 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X X JESSICA MARKOWITZ SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 2122530890 114 JOHN STREET 930 NEW YORK NY 10272 MARK LIPTON PHD SECRETARY UNTIL 10/24; BOARD CO-CHAIR AS OF 11/24 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CARRIE SHAPIRO TREASURER (TO 3/25) 2.00 X X 0 0 0 YOSEPH HOROWITZ SECRETARY AS OF 11/24 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE PERSILY TREASURER AS OF 3/25 2.00 X X 0 0 0 NICK BUNZL TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN HOROWITZ TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 BEN LINDER TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 ZALMAN NEWFIELD TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 PHIN REISZ TRUSTEE (TO 3/25) 2.00 X 0 0 0 ARI ROSENBERG TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 NITZA RUBIN TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 MERLE WOLDENBERG GONCHAR TRUSTEE (TO 3/25) 2.00 X 0 0 0 MINDI YEGER TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANN KIRSCHNER BOARD CO-CHAIR (TO 10/24) 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAMIE HOOPER BOARD CO-CHAIR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LANI SANTO CEO 1.00 X 194754 0 6128 JESSICA MARKOWITZ SR. 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IT IS TO BE INVESTED AND THE INCOME EARNED FROM THE INVESTMENT MUST BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND. 1 SCHOLARSHIPS 126 453866 MICROGRANTS 160 22116 CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS 23 14800 TECHNOLOGY FUND 15 6250 1940 TECHNOLOGY PURCHASED DIRECTLY BY FOOTSTEPS FOR MEMBERS FOOTSTEPS INTERNSHIP FUND 11 59070 VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 7 19835 HOUSING FUNDING 58 94159 PART I, LINE 2: FOOTSTEPS REQUIRE MEMBERS TO APPLY FOR ANY CASH ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF A DEMONSTRATED NEED FOR SUCH ASSISTANCE. ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE AN APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. ALL REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED BY A STAFF MEMBER(S) OR A COMMITTEE. PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING: SCHOLARSHIP: MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY ANNUALLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY A COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS TO FOOTSTEPS FOR EACH SEMESTER THEY RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP AS PROOF OF SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TO MAINTAIN THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS. MICROGRANTS: FOOTSTEPS PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS TO MEMBERS SO THEY MAY PURCHASE FOOD FOR OUR ONLINE SOCIAL GATHERINGS OR HOST HOLIDAY GATHERINGS FOR MEMBERS IN THEIR HOMES. FOOTSTEPS ALSO PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS TO MEMBERS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES, SUCH AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND APPLICATION AND EXAM FEES. RECEIPTS ARE REQUIRED BEFORE ANY REIMBURSEMENT IS MADE TO MEMBERS FOR THESE EXPENSES. CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS: FOOTSTEPS PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR A SMALL GRANT TO OFFSET THE COST OF SUMMER CAMP FOR THE MEMBER'S CHILD(REN). MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION DETAILING THEIR NEED FOR ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PRIOR TO APPROVAL. PAYMENTS ARE GENERALLY MADE DIRECTLY TO THE CAMPS. TECHNOLOGY FUND: FOOTSTEPS PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS TO APPLY TO RECEIVE A LAPTOP OR FUNDING TO PURCHASE A LAPTOP TO ASSIST MEMBERS WITH THEIR EDUCATIONAL OR CAREER NEEDS. MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION DETAILING THEIR NEED FOR ASSISTANCE. LAPTOPS MAY BE PURCHASED BY THE ORGANIZATION ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBER, OR THE MEMBER MAY BE REIMBURSED FOR A LAPTOP AND IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A RECEIPT TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT. FOOTSTEPS INTERNSHIP FUND: THE FOOTSTEPS INTERNSHIP FUND (FIF) FIF OFFERS FOOTSTEPS MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE IN THEIR FIELD OF INTEREST, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, AND MONETARY SUPPORT WHILE THEY ARE PARTICIPATING IN AN INTERNSHIP WITHIN THE SECULAR WORLD. VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: THE FOOTSTEPS VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDES CORE SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN FOLLOWING THEIR INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY AND PURSUING THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER GOALS. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS MEMBERS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING THAT LEADS TO AN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LANI SANTO CEO 194754 0 0 0 0 0 6060 0 68 0 200882 0 0 0 JESSICA MARKOWITZ SR. DIR. OF FINANCE, DATA, AND ADMIN 144304 0 0 0 0 0 4633 0 14192 0 163129 0 0 0 HODA EL MAHDY SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 142426 0 0 0 0 0 4396 0 14192 0 161014 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT IT CORRECTLY REFLECTS ALL ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. ONCE IT IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE IRS, MANAGEMENT PROVIDES THE FORM 990 TO THE FOOTSTEPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION. THE FOOTSTEPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PROVIDED WITH A REASONABLE TIME TO REVIEW THE 990, TYPICALLY A WEEK. ANY QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, OR CONCERNS FROM ANY BOARD MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO THE FORM 990 WILL BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION ISSUES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY BOTH BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B: NO OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE, ASIDE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RECEIVES COMPENSATION ABOVE THE DESIGNATED THRESHOLD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FOOTSTEPS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.