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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3547077

COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC

Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33604

Financials

$184K$206K2023$296K$252K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$296,237$252,044$44,193$55,729$1,405$54,324
September 30, 2024990-EZ$184,171$206,185-$22,014$11,718$1,587$10,131
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$289,756
of which government grants
$224,309
Program service revenue
$6,250
Investment income
$215
Net income from fundraising events
$16
Other revenue
$16

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$85,812
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$92,377
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$17,116
Program services (functional)
$235,565
Management and general (functional)
$16,479

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,718
Total assets, end of year
$55,729
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,405
Net assets, end of year
$54,324
Gross unrelated business income
$16
Gross receipts
$296,259
Employees
4
Volunteers
38
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
FL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Georgia VahueCurrent Board Member and Former Executive Director
Trustee or director
0.6$19,250
Gary GibbonsBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Denese Meteye-JamesVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
Melissa AmishSecretary and Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
Michael RieglerTreasurer and Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Barbara HeinkenBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Wallace WilsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Pat KempBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Lakeema MatthewBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.1$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Georgia VahueBoard Member and Executive Director20$27,500
Sarai Nara HurtadoExecutive Director26$10,413
Gary GibbonsBoard Chair2$0
Linda Saul-SenaSecretary & Board Member0.2$0
Michael RieglerTreasurer & Board Member2$0
Barbara HeinekenBoard Member0.2$0
Wallace WilsonBoard Member0.2$0
Denese JamesVice Chair0.2$0
Leslie ElsasserBoard Member0.2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1101 E RIVER COVE ST SUITE A, TAMPA, FL 33604-3257
In care of
% GARY GIBBONS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Gary Gibbons, 800 29TH AVE N, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33704
Signed the 990
Sarai Nava Hurtado, Executive Director
Phone
(813) 515-4929

Mission

In one of the lowest income neighborhoods in Tampa Sulphur Springs the organization offers an out-of-school arts-integrated curriculum designed to inspire educate and mentor at-risk children to become successful adults.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Community Stepping Stones has multiple services in fulfilling our mission. Our classroom along the banks of the Hillsborough River in Sulphur Springs provides a tranquil environment to learn critical thinking skills craftsmanship and mentor youth. 1 Art Camp is for students 5-13. Its in session after-school during the school year and all day during the summer. Students learn essential artistic and life lesson techniques to build their character. Over 2,000 student days were recorded and is a free program. 2 First Jobs offers neighborhood teens who have aged out of Art Camp paid opportunities to gain work experience while assisting with classes. First Jobs students act as teacher aides while learning the basics of having a job. 16 teens participated. 3 Art Box delivers arts and crafts directly to youth in the neighborhood. Art Boxes comes with supplies for a pre-packaged craft and seasonal goodies. Over 600 Art Boxes were distributed. This is a free program. 4 Outreach provides our teaching artists to other organizations. We develop lesson plans that supports the theme the organization desires in engaging and developing their students. Over 1,600 participants. 5 Internships are available for college students to prepare lesson plans and work with our students to meet their college course requirements. 20 interns were provided this opportunity. There is no charge for this program.
    Expenses $235,565 · revenue $6,250

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
59-3547077
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
1999
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$55,729
Income (IRS master file)
$296,259

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$296,237$252,044$55,729XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$184,171$206,185$11,718XML
990-EZSeptember 2023–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––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 59-3547077).

Questions about COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC is 59-3547077.
Is COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES 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 COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Gary Gibbons.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,250 (Georgia Vahue, Current Board Member and Former Executive Director).
How much revenue does COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $296,237, expenses of $252,044 and total assets of $55,729 at year end.

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