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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2824054

FRONT STEPS INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · AUSTIN, TX 78768

Financials

$3M$3.5M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRONT STEPS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2024990$3,036,138$3,521,525-$485,387$37,119$37,119$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,032,638
of which government grants
$2,467,675
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$3,500

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,467,675
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$476,000
Other salaries and wages
$170,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$753,850
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$45,000
Accounting fees
$25,373
Occupancy
$132,000
Travel
$3,057
Program services (functional)
$3,126,051
Management and general (functional)
$382,834
Fundraising (functional)
$5,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,061,921
Total assets, end of year
$37,119
Total liabilities, end of year
$37,119
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$3,036,138
Employees
25
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
TX

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHEILA JOSEPHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$125,000
BERYL ROBINSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
40$70,000
VERONICA SIERRAMEMBER
Officer
40$55,000
RYAN GOLDMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
4$0
EUGENE CROSBYMEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2314, AUSTIN, TX 78768-2314
In care of
% SHEILA JOSEPH
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Sheila Joseph, 4507 N INTERSTATE 35, Austin, TX 78722
Signed the 990
Sheila Joseph, FRONT STEPS
Phone
(512) 568-5350

Mission

SEE SCHDULE O

990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FRONT STEPS PROVIDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS INCLUDEING VETERNS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT LIFE SKILLS TRINING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND COMMUNITY INTEGRAION SUPPORT TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY.
    grants $2,512,579

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, 2026Not on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2824054
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
2026
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$37,119
Income (IRS master file)
$3,036,138

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
February 15, 2025
Posted by the IRS
November 14, 2025
Reinstated
Effective February 15, 2025

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
990September 2024$3,036,138$3,521,525$37,119XML
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS

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 FRONT STEPS INC

What is the EIN of FRONT STEPS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRONT STEPS INC is 74-2824054.
Is FRONT STEPS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2025.
Are donations to FRONT STEPS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRONT 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 FRONT STEPS 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 FRONT STEPS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRONT STEPS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 names Sheila Joseph.
Who are the officers and directors of FRONT STEPS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 lists 5 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,000 (SHEILA JOSEPH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FRONT STEPS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,036,138, expenses of $3,521,525 and total assets of $37,119 at year end.

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