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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0666923

FOOTSTEPS INC

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10272

Financials

$7.2M$5.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOOTSTEPS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$7,162,696$5,266,361$1,896,335$6,360,416$1,527,128$4,833,288
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,109,387
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$53,309
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,539
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$672,036
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$241,359
Other salaries and wages
$2,602,510
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,568,097
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$64,175
Occupancy
$234,915
Travel
$45,342
Depreciation
$46,301
Program services (functional)
$3,917,184
Management and general (functional)
$797,662
Fundraising (functional)
$551,515

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,147,260
Total assets, end of year
$6,360,416
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,527,128
Net assets, end of year
$4,833,288
Land, buildings and equipment
$182,537
Publicly traded securities
$1,190,757
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,267,648
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,565,640
Gross receipts
$7,227,167
Employees
31
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
NY

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LANI SANTOCEO
Officer
1$194,754$6,128
JESSICA MARKOWITZSR. DIR. OF FINANCE, DATA, AND ADMIN.
Highest-paid employee
1$144,304$18,825
HODA EL MAHDYSENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Highest-paid employee
1$142,426$18,588
JESSICA BLOOMSENIOR DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE
Highest-paid employee
1$143,362$4,396
MARK LIPTON PHDSECRETARY UNTIL 10/24; BOARD CO-CHAIR AS OF 11/24
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CARRIE SHAPIROTREASURER (TO 3/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
YOSEPH HOROWITZSECRETARY AS OF 11/24
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JULIE PERSILYTREASURER AS OF 3/25
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NICK BUNZLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JONATHAN HOROWITZTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BEN LINDERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ZALMAN NEWFIELDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PHIN REISZTRUSTEE (TO 3/25)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ARI ROSENBERGTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NITZA RUBINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MERLE WOLDENBERG GONCHARTRUSTEE (TO 3/25)
Trustee or director
2$0
MINDI YEGERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
ANN KIRSCHNERBOARD CO-CHAIR (TO 10/24)
Officer
2$0
JAMIE HOOPERBOARD CO-CHAIR
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
114 JOHN ST UNIT 930, NEW YORK, NY 10272-9948
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELANA SANTO, 114 JOHN STREET 930, NEW YORK, NY 10272
Signed the 990
ELANA SANTO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(212) 253-0890
Return prepared by
CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $1,498,187 · grants $640,060
  • IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS MEMBERS THROUGH PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, ACCULTURATION WORKSHOPS, AND REFERRALS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
    Expenses $726,456
  • 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.
    Expenses $632,069 · grants $31,976
  • 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.
    Expenses $1,060,472

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0666923
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
2004
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,360,416
Income (IRS master file)
$7,227,167

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025–––IRS
990September 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$5,981,766$4,901,654$4,570,879IRS
990September 2022$2,523,411$4,114,128$3,060,356IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about FOOTSTEPS INC

What is the EIN of FOOTSTEPS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOOTSTEPS INC is 20-0666923.
Is FOOTSTEPS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to FOOTSTEPS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOOTSTEPS INC 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 FOOTSTEPS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOOTSTEPS INC 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 FOOTSTEPS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ELANA SANTO.
Who are the officers and directors of FOOTSTEPS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $194,754 (LANI SANTO, CEO).
How much revenue does FOOTSTEPS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,162,696, expenses of $5,266,361 and total assets of $6,360,416 at year end.

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