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Nonprofit · EIN 82-3354069

IN STEPPS ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · IRVINE, CA 92612

Financials

$175K$245K2022$328K$285K2023$595K$689K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IN STEPPS ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$594,619$689,494-$94,875$27,764$447,056-$419,292
August 31, 2024990$327,717$285,159$42,558$47,496$371,913-$324,417
August 31, 2023990$174,999$245,002-$70,003$51,287$418,262-$366,975
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,000
Program service revenue
$585,619
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$319,668
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$320,069
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$95,567
Depreciation
$2,634
Program services (functional)
$606,934
Management and general (functional)
$81,648
Fundraising (functional)
$912

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$47,496
Total assets, end of year
$27,764
Total liabilities, end of year
$447,056
Net assets, end of year
-$419,292
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,239
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$419,292
Gross receipts
$594,619
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
CA

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
YVONNE BRUINSMAPRESIDENT
Officer
20$0
BART VAN AARDENNETREASURER
Officer
1$0
MICHAEL BURKESECRETARY
Officer
1$0
SANDER DAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
YVONNE BRUINSMAPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
BART VAN AARDENNETREASURER
Officer
1$0
MICHAEL BURKESECRETARY
Officer
1$0
SANDER DAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
YVONNE BRUINSMAPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
BART VAN AARDENNETREASURER
Officer
1$0
MICHAEL BURKESECRETARY
Officer
1$0
FLORA FULLERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
AUDREY SCHNEIDERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3652 MICHELSON DR, IRVINE, CA 92612-1727
In care of
% YVONNE BRUINSMA
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
18008 Skypark Circle Ste 110, Irvine CA 92614
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
YVONNE BRUINSMA, 3652 MICHELSON DRIVE, IRVINE, CA 92612
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Yvonne Bruinsma, 18008 Skypark Circle Ste 110, Irvine CA 92614
Signed the 990
YVONNE BRUINSMA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(949) 474-1493
Return prepared by
MERCER ADVISORS TAX SERVICES LLC

Mission

WILL RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED EDUCATION PLAN THAT TAKES THEIR LEARNING STYLE AND ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS INTO CONSIDERATION. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS THE ABILITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND OUR HOPE IS TO MAKE LEARNING FUN AND EFFECTIVE FOR ALL STUDENTS.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORT TO RUN A PRIVATE SCHOOL DESIGNED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC NEEDS OF CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND OTHER LEARNING DIFFERENCES. BASED ON IN STEPPS' SUCCESSFUL THERAPY MODEL, WE EXCEL IN USING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) AND PIVOTAL RESPONSE TREATMENT (PRT) TO CREATE SUPPORTIVE AND FUN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT WILL PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SUCCESS
    Expenses $606,934 · revenue $585,619

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-3354069
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
2018
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$27,764
Income (IRS master file)
$594,619

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025–––IRS
990August 2024–––IRS
990August 2023$174,999$245,002$51,287IRS
990August 2022$202,236$378,558$49,625IRS
990-EZAugust 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Yvonne Bruinsma
August 31, 2019≤ $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 IN STEPPS ACADEMY

What is the EIN of IN STEPPS ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IN STEPPS ACADEMY is 82-3354069.
Is IN STEPPS ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to IN STEPPS ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does IN STEPPS ACADEMY 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 IN STEPPS ACADEMY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did IN STEPPS ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of IN STEPPS ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names YVONNE BRUINSMA.
Who are the officers and directors of IN STEPPS ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does IN STEPPS ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $594,619, expenses of $689,494 and total assets of $27,764 at year end.

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