Nonprofit · EIN 36-2740242
FIRST STEP
Tax-exempt · BELVIDERE, IL 61008
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,062,343 | $1,023,209 | $39,134 | $11,423 | $56,553 | -$45,130 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $895,419 | $927,029 | -$31,610 | $15,455 | $99,719 | -$84,264 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $993,110 | $1,005,648 | -$12,538 | $16,764 | $32,587 | -$15,823 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $961,485
- of which government grants
- $953,485
- Program service revenue
- $97,491
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,787
- Other revenue
- $3,367
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,416
- Other salaries and wages
- $606,860
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $759,760
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $65
- Accounting fees
- $17,327
- Occupancy
- $86,934
- Depreciation
- $6,304
- Program services (functional)
- $805,554
- Management and general (functional)
- $217,655
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,455
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,423
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $56,553
- Net assets, end of year
- -$45,130
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,423
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$45,130
- Gross receipts
- $1,065,763
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY SUE WILSON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $84,416 |
| TINQUER HOLLAND | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD NELSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATALIE BARBER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARION RINALDI | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY SUE WILSON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $108,283 |
| TINQUER HOLLAND | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD NELSON | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATALIE BARBER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARION RINALDI | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY SUE WILSON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $108,283 |
| TINQUER HOLLAND | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD NELSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATALIE BARBER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARION RINALDI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 620 LOGAN AVE UNIT SIDE, BELVIDERE, IL 61008-4427
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY SUE WILSON, 620 LOGAN AVENUE, BELVIDERE, IL 61008
- Signed the 990
- MARY SUE WILSON, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (815) 544-6560
- Return prepared by
- Wieland Wallace Inc
Mission
AN AGENCY SUPPORTIVE TO LOW AND/OR SINGLE INCOME WORKING PARENTS. WE ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH IN CHILDREN AGED 6 WEEKS TO ELEVEN YEARS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO FURTHER THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- THE CENTER PROMOTES AND ENCOURAGES THE OPTIMAL INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN OF BOONE COUNTY, CITY OF ROCKFORD, AND THE CITY OF MCHENRY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WITH LIMITED INCOME. THE CENTER PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL FORMAT FOR CHILDREN STARTING AT 6 WEEKS OF AGE AND CONTINUING THROUG PRE-K. THE CENTER ENSURE CHILDREN RECEIVE A NUTRIIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK, AND ALSO PROVIDE AN ADDED MORNING SNACK.THE CENTER PROVIDES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE.Expenses $805,554 · revenue $97,491
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2740242
- 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
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P330)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,423
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,065,763
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,062,343 | $1,023,209 | $11,423 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $895,419 | $927,029 | $15,455 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $993,110 | $1,005,648 | $16,764 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $891,652 | $918,784 | $15,614 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 36-2740242).
Questions about FIRST STEP
- What is the EIN of FIRST STEP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST STEP is 36-2740242.
- Is FIRST STEP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to FIRST STEP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIRST STEP 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 FIRST STEP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIRST STEP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FIRST STEP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARY SUE WILSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIRST STEP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,416 (MARY SUE WILSON, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FIRST STEP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,062,343, expenses of $1,023,209 and total assets of $11,423 at year end.
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