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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1424555

FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES

Also known as RISING WELL SERVICES INC

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44113

Financials

$1.7M$1.5M2023$2.5M$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,470,987$1,873,308$597,679$2,987,328$141,414$2,845,914
December 31, 2023990$1,732,948$1,453,002$279,946$2,278,348$67,012$2,211,336
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,155,812
of which government grants
$1,213,515
Program service revenue
$282,879
Investment income
$21,446
Net gain from sales of assets
$5,434
Net income from fundraising events
$10,850
Other revenue
$10,850

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$135,781
Other salaries and wages
$827,217
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,143,781
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$8,683
Accounting fees
$88,344
Occupancy
$171,845
Travel
$32,564
Depreciation
$19,289
Program services (functional)
$1,574,944
Management and general (functional)
$85,259
Fundraising (functional)
$213,105

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,278,348
Total assets, end of year
$2,987,328
Total liabilities, end of year
$141,414
Net assets, end of year
$2,845,914
Land, buildings and equipment
$51,251
Publicly traded securities
$18,057
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,241,449
Net assets with donor restrictions
$604,465
Gross receipts
$2,568,849
Employees
25
Volunteers
90
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
OH

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHERRI BRANDONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$114,521$21,258
CANDACE PRICECOMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TORRE ESCOTTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JACLYN UGRINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NATALIE FEAGINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL HARDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANITRIA HUMPHREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRICIA KACHMYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT KULABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM LEWISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUE SCHEUTZOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RYAN STEMENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIE SZELTNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NKIRUKA UGURU-WASHINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHERRI BRANDONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$98,630$20,223
CANDACE PRICECOMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DIA VAVRUSKABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DONNA L FLYNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACLYN UGRINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANDREA PIERCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JON-MICHAEL LEMONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NKIRUKA UGURU-WASHINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDSEY SPILLMANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICARDO LEONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT KULABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUSTINE GREENWALDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TORRE ESCOTTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BENJAMIN MCKELVEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KAITLYN ZOLLERCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINE ZINTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL HARDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NATALIE FEAGINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUE SCHEUTZOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRICIA KACHMYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2554 W 25TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH 44113-4700
In care of
% SHERRI BRANDON CEO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHERRI BRANDON, 2554 WEST 25TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH 44113
Signed the 990
SHERRI BRANDON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(216) 781-2250
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE MENTALLY DISABLED AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY WITH PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND/OR LIFELONG SOLUTIONS TO INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS:FRONT STEPS PROVIDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS FROM HOMELESSNESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. FRONT STEPS OFFERS SEVERAL SUPPORT SERVICES (LIFE SKILLS, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT/ MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES, PEER SUPPORT SERVICES. HOUSE KEEPING SKILLS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING WORKSHOPS, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM: ABUSE RECOVERY CLASSES).
    Expenses $912,485 · revenue $81,320
  • PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM:PROVIDES AND MANAGES 68 SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS PERSONS, WHO ARE DISABLED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BY LOW INCOME. IN 2024, FRONT STEPS PROVIDED 72 CLIENTS WITH PERMANENT HOUSING AND 100% MAINTAINED HOUSING FOR 1 YEAR OR MORE AND THE AGENCY OBTAINED A 98% RENTAL COLLECTION RATE. SERVICES OFFERED TO TENANTS AND COMMUNITY-BASED CLIENTS INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING, INTESIVE OUTPATIET SERVICES, PREVENTION AND LIFE SKILLS. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS OFFERINGS 360 SERVED.
    Expenses $662,459 · revenue $201,559

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
34-1424555
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
1984
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,987,328
Income (IRS master file)
$2,568,849

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,470,987$1,873,308$2,987,328IRS
990December 2023$1,732,948$1,453,002$2,278,348XML
990December 2022$1,368,687$1,199,658$1,988,044IRS
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 34-1424555).

Questions about FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES

What is the EIN of FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES is 34-1424555.
Is FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES 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 FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES 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 FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES 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 FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHERRI BRANDON.
Who are the officers and directors of FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,521 (SHERRI BRANDON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,470,987, expenses of $1,873,308 and total assets of $2,987,328 at year end.

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