Nonprofit · EIN 54-1209110
STEPS INC
Tax-exempt · FARMVILLE, VA 23901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,644,538 | $7,948,606 | $695,932 | $5,271,394 | $1,893,374 | $3,378,020 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,024,353 | $7,161,236 | -$136,883 | $4,819,230 | $2,030,562 | $2,788,668 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,736,219 | $7,008,456 | $727,763 | $4,879,501 | $1,953,950 | $2,925,551 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,191,931
- of which government grants
- $6,871,008
- Program service revenue
- $430,289
- Investment income
- $22,073
- Net rental income
- $500
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$255
- Other revenue
- $245
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $762,520
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $183,501
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,361,609
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,235,306
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,388
- Accounting fees
- $68,134
- Occupancy
- $206,465
- Depreciation
- $250,524
- Program services (functional)
- $7,298,140
- Management and general (functional)
- $613,576
- Fundraising (functional)
- $36,890
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,819,230
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,271,394
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,893,374
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,378,020
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,359,687
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,933,638
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $444,382
- Gross receipts
- $8,644,793
- Employees
- 209
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON HARRUP | PRESIDENT & CEO Key employee | 40 | $134,800 | $22,960 |
| TERESA DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR / ATTORNEY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA MILLER | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY BRYANT | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL STIMPSON III | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD PENNINGTON | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH EASTER | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY TOWNSEND | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ELLERYROBIN SEDGWICK | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA HARPER-TUNLEY | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON REED | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTY LOU WEAVER | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA PAIGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BOWEN | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON HARRUP | PRESIDENT & CEO Key employee | 40 | $128,300 | $22,449 |
| TERESA DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR / ATTORNEY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA MILLER | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY BRYANT | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL STIMPSON III | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD PENNINGTON | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE TOTH III | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY TOWNSEND | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN H PETTY SR | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA HARPER-TUNLEY | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON REED | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTY LOU WEAVER | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA PAIGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEXTER JONES | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON HARRUP | PRESIDENT & CEO Key employee | 40 | $126,400 | $21,172 |
| TERESA DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE ANDRACHEK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR / ATTORNEY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA MILLER | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY BRYANT | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY SEAL | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD PENNINGTON | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ROARK | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY TOWNSEND | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN H PETTY SR | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LENA HIPPS-CLARKE | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTY LOU WEAVER | IND LIVING IN POVERTY REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL BAKER | HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA PAIGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEXTER JONES | GOVERNMENT REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 225 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD, FARMVILLE, VA 23901-2660
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHARON L HARRUP, 225 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD, FARMVILLE, VA 23901
- Signed the 990
- SHARON L HARRUP, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (434) 315-5909
- Website
- WWW.STEPS-INC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DAVIDSON DOYLE & HILTON LLP
Mission
STEPS, INC. (THE "CORPORATION") IS AN EXTREMELY DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY WHICH DELIVERS SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED UNDER FOUR PILLARS OF SERVICE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STEPS PROVIDES JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO CITIZENS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO EXIT THE WELFARE SYSTEM; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - STEPS IS A MAJOR EMPLOYER IN THE REGION AND IN ADDITION OPERATES TWO (2) COMMERCIAL LINES OF BUSINESS: SECURE DOCUMENT SHREDDING AND OPERATION OF A REGIONAL RECYCLING CENTER; HOUSING STEPS PROVIDES SERVICES TO ALLEVIATE AND/OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND IS DEVELOPING HOUSING OPTIONS FOR CITIZENS AT ALL INCOME LEVELS; EDUCATION STEPS OPERATES HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START AND PRIVATE CHILDCARE SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- STEPS, INC. (THE "CORPORATION") IS AN EXTREMELY DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY WHICH DELIVERS SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED UNDER FOUR PILLARS OF SERVICE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STEPS PROVIDES JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO CITIZENS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO EXIT THE WELFARE SYSTEM; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - STEPS IS A MAJOR EMPLOYER IN THE REGION AND IN ADDITION OPERATES TWO (2) COMMERCIAL LINES OF BUSINESS: SECURE DOCUMENT SHREDDING AND OPERATION OF A REGIONAL RECYCLING CENTER; HOUSING STEPS PROVIDES SERVICES TO ALLEVIATE AND/OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND IS DEVELOPING HOUSING OPTIONS FOR CITIZENS AT ALL INCOME LEVELS; EDUCATION STEPS OPERATES HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START AND PRIVATE CHILDCARE SERVICES.Expenses $7,298,140 · grants $762,520 · revenue $430,789
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
- 54-1209110
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,271,394
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,644,793
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,644,538 | $7,948,606 | $5,271,394 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,024,353 | $7,161,236 | $4,819,230 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,736,219 | $7,008,456 | $4,879,501 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,256,385 | $6,686,140 | $3,388,656 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 54-1209110).
Questions about STEPS INC
- What is the EIN of STEPS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEPS INC is 54-1209110.
- Is STEPS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to STEPS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEPS 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 STEPS INC 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 STEPS INC 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 STEPS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHARON L HARRUP.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEPS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,800 (SHARON HARRUP, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does STEPS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,644,538, expenses of $7,948,606 and total assets of $5,271,394 at year end.
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