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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2898766

NEXT STEP CENTER

Tax-exempt · SOMERSET, PA 15501

Financials

$909K$733K2023$302K$517K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NEXT STEP CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$302,072$516,585-$214,513$1,388,510$24,385$1,364,125
December 31, 2023990$908,588$732,960$175,628$1,603,937$36,712$1,567,225
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$187,781
of which government grants
$30,000
Program service revenue
$101,355
Investment income
$12,704
Net gain from sales of assets
$300
Net income from fundraising events
$232
Other revenue
$232

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$245,283
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$245,283
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,990
Travel
$346
Depreciation
$57,342
Program services (functional)
$497,357
Management and general (functional)
$19,103
Fundraising (functional)
$125

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,603,937
Total assets, end of year
$1,388,510
Total liabilities, end of year
$24,385
Net assets, end of year
$1,364,125
Land, buildings and equipment
$862,906
Publicly traded securities
$183,096
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,018,377
Net assets with donor restrictions
$345,748
Gross receipts
$302,072
Employees
14
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
PA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA WENGERDEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$57,440
PAUL BOMBOYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KAREN FERRYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RENEE GINDLESPERGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL KUHNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ARNIE MCFARLANDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JOSHUA MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ANDREA PALGUTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRENDA SHAFFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
NANCY WEBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL BOMBOYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KAREN FERRYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RENEE GINDLESPERGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ARTHUR GOTJENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARLENE GOTJENVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL KUHNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ARNIE MCFARLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CORY MERRBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ANDREA PALGUTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LISA PHILLIPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRENDA SHAFFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
NANCY WEBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LISA WENGERDEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
406 STOYSTOWN RD, SOMERSET, PA 15501-6946
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KAREN FERRY, 222 GIBSON RD, SOMERSET, PA 15501
Signed the 990
KAREN FERRY, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(814) 444-8588
Return prepared by
BEER REAM & CO PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY HOME FOR SOMERSET COUNTY FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, ENABLING THEM TO WORK TOWARD A RESOLUTION OF ISSUES THAT MIGHT HAVE LED TO HOMELESSNESS. WE DO THIS BY REFERRALS TO OTHER COUNTY AGENCIES FOR POTENTIAL ASSISTANCE AND IN-HOUSE COUNSELING. OUR POLICY IS TO OFFER A HELPING HAND, NOT A HAND-OUT. EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS DUE TO FIRE, FLOOD, EVICTION, JOB LOSS OR UNSAFE LIVING CONDITIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. GUESTS ARE REFERRED FROM TABLELAND, LOCAL AND STATE POLICE, SALVATION ARMY, DBHS, CHURCHES, MEDICAL FACILITIES, AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THIS IS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN GROW AND GET BACK ON THEIR FEET.
    Expenses $497,357
  • PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. GUESTS ARE REFERRED FROM TABLELAND, LOCAL AND STATE POLICE, SALVATION ARMY, DBHS, CHURCHES, MEDICAL FACILITIES, AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THIS IS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN GROW AND GET BACK ON THEIR FEET.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-2898766
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
1999
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,388,510
Income (IRS master file)
$302,072

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$302,072$516,585$1,388,510XML
990December 2023$908,588$732,960$1,603,937XML
990December 2022$829,930$542,031$1,401,948IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 23-2898766).

Questions about NEXT STEP CENTER

What is the EIN of NEXT STEP CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NEXT STEP CENTER is 23-2898766.
Is NEXT STEP CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to NEXT STEP CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NEXT STEP CENTER 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 CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NEXT STEP CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NEXT STEP CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KAREN FERRY.
Who are the officers and directors of NEXT STEP CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,440 (LISA WENGERD, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does NEXT STEP CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $302,072, expenses of $516,585 and total assets of $1,388,510 at year end.

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