Nonprofit · EIN 01-0482508
NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT
Tax-exempt · ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,215,269 | $1,797,203 | $418,066 | $2,434,169 | $738,813 | $1,695,356 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,642,700 | $1,658,176 | -$15,476 | $1,927,261 | $649,971 | $1,277,290 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,461,030 | $1,509,121 | -$48,091 | $1,792,513 | $499,750 | $1,292,763 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,148,448
- of which government grants
- $1,421,403
- Program service revenue
- $61,582
- Investment income
- $5,239
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $175,367
- Other salaries and wages
- $801,803
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,303,039
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $34,166
- Travel
- $42,138
- Depreciation
- $52,638
- Program services (functional)
- $1,574,257
- Management and general (functional)
- $203,854
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,092
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,927,261
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,434,169
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $738,813
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,695,356
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,365,559
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,358,567
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $336,789
- Gross receipts
- $2,215,269
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY BROWN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $93,649 | $15,506 |
| TRACEY DWYER | DEPUTY EXECU Officer | 40 | $81,718 | $15,444 |
| CHRISTIE ANASTASIA | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX DIETSHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLENE DONAHUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY GERRISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN HESS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HUGHS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA WALES | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY BROWN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $75,534 |
| MAX DIETSHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DARLENE DONAHUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MINDY GERRISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HELEN HESS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA WALES | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY BROWN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $57,116 | $15,142 |
| MAX DIETSHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLENE DONAHUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY GERRISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN HESS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA WALES | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1466, ELLSWORTH, ME 04605-1466
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KELLY BROWN, PO BOX 1466, ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
- Signed the 990
- KELLY BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (207) 667-0176
- Website
- NEXTSTEPDVPROJECT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EDWARDS FAUST & SMITH
Mission
THE NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WHILE STRIVING TO PREVENT AND END THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- HELPLINE: THE NEXT STEP OPERATES A FREE, CONFIDENTIAL 24-HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE THAT PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND CONNECTIONS TO SHELTER, LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND OTHER SERVICES. THE HELPLINE SERVES VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, AS WELL AS CONCERNED FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ENSURING TRAINED ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO RESPOND WITH COMPASSIONATE, TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT. LEGAL SERVICES: THE NEXT STEPS LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAUMA- INFORMED CIVIL LEGAL ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN HANCOCK AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. SERVICES INCLUDE LEGAL CONSULTATION, COURT ADVOCACY, PROTECTION ORDER REPRESENTATION, FAMILY LAW ASSISTANCE, SAFETY PLANNING, AND REFERRALS, HELPING SURVIVORS NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM, INCREASE THEIR SAFETY, AND ACHIEVE GREATER STABILITY REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. SHELTER: THE NEXT STEP PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OFFERING A SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL PLACE TO STAY WHILE SURVIVORS STABILIZE AND PLAN FOR LONG-TERM SAFETY. SHELTER RESIDENTS RECEIVE ADVOCACY, SAFETY PLANNING, HOUSING AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND CONNECTIONS TO LEGAL, MEDICAL, COUNSELING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES IN AN ACCESSIBLE, TRAUMA- INFORMED ENVIRONMENT THAT WELCOMES SURVIVORS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS.Expenses $1,574,257 · revenue $61,582
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0482508
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,434,169
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,215,269
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,215,269 | $1,797,203 | $2,434,169 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,642,700 | $1,658,176 | $1,927,261 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,461,030 | $1,509,121 | $1,792,513 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,497,599 | $1,492,837 | $1,912,374 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0482508).
Questions about NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT
- What is the EIN of NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT is 01-0482508.
- Is NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KELLY BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,649 (KELLY BROWN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,215,269, expenses of $1,797,203 and total assets of $2,434,169 at year end.
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