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Nonprofit · EIN 46-5245104

A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WAUKEGAN, IL 60085

Financials

$70K$70K2023$140K$140K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$140,000$140,000$0$0$0$0
December 31, 2023990-EZ (amended)$69,941$69,941$0$0$0$0
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$140,000

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$70,000
Occupancy
$5,950
Printing, publications and postage
$4,550
Other expenses
$59,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$140,000

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHANNON SHAWPRESIDENT4$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHANNON SHAWPRESIDENT4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2010 W MONROE ST, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-3437
In care of
% SHANNON SHAW
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
2010 W Monroe, Waukegan IL 60085
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Shannon Shaw, 2010 W Monroe, Waukegan IL 60085
Signed the 990-EZ
SHANNON SHAW SECRETARY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(224) 610-0626
Return prepared by
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Mission

TO PREVENT RECIDIVISM

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOOD AND CLOTHING ASSISTANCE FOR AT RISK YOUTH AND FOR EX FELONS
  • TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS TEACHING LIFE SKILLS. TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, FOOD AND CLOTHING ASSISTANCE.

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
46-5245104
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1
Income (IRS master file)
$140,000

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2019
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2019
Reinstated
Effective February 15, 2020

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$0$0$1IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Shannon Shaw
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

What is the EIN of A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE is 46-5245104.
Is A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2020.
Are donations to A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE 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 A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE 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 A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE?
The 990-N for 2015 names Shannon Shaw.
Who are the officers and directors of A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does A SECOND STEP TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $140,000, expenses of $140,000 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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