Nonprofit · EIN 55-0746556
STEP BY STEP INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, WV 25387
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,074,998 | $2,848,930 | $226,068 | $1,398,268 | $372,960 | $1,025,308 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,433,592 | $3,136,654 | $296,938 | $1,276,801 | $477,561 | $799,240 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,162,309 | $3,266,178 | -$103,869 | $873,668 | $371,366 | $502,302 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,031,495
- of which government grants
- $2,362,203
- Program service revenue
- $43,492
- Investment income
- $11
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $103,846
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,485,925
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,854,369
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $33,571
- Travel
- $53,688
- Depreciation
- $20,450
- Program services (functional)
- $2,739,451
- Management and general (functional)
- $109,479
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,276,801
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,398,268
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $372,960
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,025,308
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $98,217
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,016,808
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,500
- Gross receipts
- $3,074,998
- Employees
- 177
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- WV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL L FARMER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $103,846 |
| RON SOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS PRICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALICE FAUCETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM STOLLINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENN CROTEAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE PUSHKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG WALTERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY JAMES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL TIERNEY | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $100,000 |
| MICHAEL L FARMER | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $76,923 |
| JENN CROTEAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE PUAHKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY JAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM STOLLINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALICE FAUCETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RON SOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS PRICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| EDDIE WHITEHEAD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTY CARTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL TIERNEY | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $100,000 |
| MICHAEL L FARMER | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| ALICE FAUCETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM STOLLINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDDIE WHITEHEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RON SOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN WESLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS PRICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| TRISH HATFIELD | VICE CHAIR PERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTY CARTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL DASH | CHAIR PERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1410 4TH AVE, CHARLESTON, WV 25387-2410
- In care of
- % MICHAEL THOMAS TIERNEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL L FARMER, P O BOX 11440, CHARLESTON, WV 25339
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL L FARMER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (304) 414-4452
- Website
- STEPBYSTEPWV.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JOHN BURDETTE & ASSOCIATES
Mission
DEDICATED TO PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS IN KINDRED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN WV THROUGH DIALOGUE, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, WELLNESS, LOCAL LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES AND SERVICE. NATIONAL VISTA AND 21ST CENTURY ARE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- WE HAVE SEVERAL OTHER PROGRAMS, WEST VIRGINIA DEPT OF ED., OFFICE OF CHILD NUTRITION TO FEED CHILDREN DURING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WV DEPT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COUNCIL; GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY INITIATIVE, UNITED WAY OF THE THREE RIVERS, AND TOYOTA FOUNDATION ALL SUPPORTED OUR ANTI BULLYING INITIATIVE, AND GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY AND OTHER STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS FUNDED OUR ARTS, MUSIC AND YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER, AS WELL AS LOCAL FOUNDATIONS FUNDING OUR GROW APPALACHIA PROGRAM IN BIG UGLY AND OTHER PARTNER AREAS.Expenses $1,155,916
- WEST VIRGINIA DREAMERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (21ST CENTURY) AND SCHOOL PARTNERS WE SUPPORT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE POOREST COMMUNITIES OF LINCOLN AND LOGAN COUNTIES DURING OUT OF SCHOOL TIME BY MEETING THEIR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PREVENTION, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP NEEDS. OUR SITES ALSO OFFER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES, FAMILY EDUCATION EVENTS AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS. OUR SCHOOL PARTNERS HAVE VERIFIED THAT 80% OF OUR PARTICIPANTS IMPROVED IN GRADES AND/OR MASTERY LEVELS ON SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS.Expenses $992,449
- NATIONAL VISTA THE WV DREAMERS COLLABORATIVE, BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION NON PROFITS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS, UNIVERSITIES AND A GRASS ROOTS COMMUNITY FUND RAISING COLLABORATIVE TO SERVE ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTHERN COALFIELDS OF WEST VIRGINIA. VISTA MEMBERS FOCUS EFFORTS ON DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING PROGRAMS TARGETING YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 12 TO 18 AND THE ADULTS WHO SUPPORT THEM. PROJECT GOALS CENTER ON PREVENTING SCHOOL DROPOUT, INCERASING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, DELAYING AND PREVENTING RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS, AS WELL AS DEEPENING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CORE PROGRAMS AND INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS TO SERVE AND SUPPORT ADOLESCENTS THROUGH THE TRANSITION FROM CHILDHOOD TO INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD. VISTAS ALSO WORK ON GARDENING AND FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FACING CHALLENGES OF CHILD WELFARE, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RACIAL JUSTICE.Expenses $349,898
- CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM STEP BY STEP ALSO WORKS WITH COMMUNITES TO ORGANIZE AND EXPAND AFTER SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS INCLUDING ARRANGING FOR TRANSPORTATION, RECRUITING STAFF, AND COORDINATING THE ORDERING OF OFFICE OF CHILD NUTRITION APPROVED FOOD. EACH OF THE INVOLVED SITES EXPANDED RECRUITMENT AND TRANSPORTATION AND PROVIDED SUPPER AND SNACK TO THE COMMUNITIES WITH THE HIGHEST RATE OF FREE AND REDUCED MEALS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTIES. WE ARE ALSO PILOTING FARM TO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE FRESH, LOCAL FOOD TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $241,188
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
- 55-0746556
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,398,268
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,074,998
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,074,998 | $2,848,930 | $1,398,268 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,433,592 | $3,136,654 | $1,276,801 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,162,309 | $3,266,178 | $873,668 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,705,384 | $2,651,165 | $811,148 | 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 55-0746556).
Questions about STEP BY STEP INC
- What is the EIN of STEP BY STEP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEP BY STEP INC is 55-0746556.
- Is STEP BY STEP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to STEP BY STEP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEP BY STEP 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 STEP BY STEP 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 STEP BY STEP 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 STEP BY STEP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL L FARMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEP BY STEP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,846 (MICHAEL L FARMER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does STEP BY STEP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,074,998, expenses of $2,848,930 and total assets of $1,398,268 at year end.
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