Nonprofit · EIN 83-1036577
STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30328
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $139,137 | $121,665 | $17,472 | $88,787 | $0 | $88,787 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $42,292 | $83,698 | -$41,406 | $64,955 | $0 | $64,955 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $138,387
- Program service revenue
- $750
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $59,464
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $34,988
- Occupancy
- $500
- Printing, publications and postage
- $948
- Other expenses
- $25,765
- Program services (functional)
- $99,109
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $64,955
- Total assets, end of year
- $88,787
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $88,787
- Cash, savings and investments
- $88,787
- Gross receipts
- $139,137
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Nealy | Executive Director | 40 | $55,000 |
| Kamal Carter | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Jacques Lesure | director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Pamela Scully | director | 0.08 | $0 |
| Bernard Parker | director | 0.04 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Nealy | Executive Director | 40 | $45,500 |
| Kamal Carter | Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Jacques Lesure | director | 1 | $0 |
| Pamela Scully | director | 1 | $0 |
| Bernard Parker | director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 227 SANDY SPRINGS PL SUITE G 720043, ATLANTA, GA 30328-5918
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 720043, Sandy Springs GA 30358
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Debra Nealy, PO Box 720043, Sandy Springs GA 30358
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Debra Nealy, Executive Director
- Phone
- (404) 316-9292
- Website
- stepaheadscholars.org
- Return prepared by
- Shelley Parnes CPA
Mission
Provided college and career access and success opportunities and programming for over 825 students from backgrounds under-represented in higher education. We empowered them with the postsecondary knowledge, guidance, exposure and mentorship needed to achieve and maximize higher education success, elevated economic well-being, and equitable life outcomes.
Program accomplishments
- Provided 35 year round community centered and online workshops and presentations through partnerships with 2 public schools, 4 youth and family serving CBOs and 2 universities to provide programming to over 825 students and parents. Designed and facilitated the 2024 State Farm Scholars Program that focused on college, career and civic, youth leadership development for State Farm in collaboration with Georgia State University. Mentored and advised 12 college matriculated students through the State Farm Scholars experiential learning opportunity, which exposed students to careers and opportunities in civic engagement and provide them with a 5 month "learn as you grow" monthly stipends. Gifted laptops to 40 students from the Class of 2024 in collaboration with community partners. Provided a free out-ot state college tour for rising high school seniors. Provide support to students applying to GA Tech's 2024 First Generation College Weekend experiential learning opportunity. Provide free registration and transportation to students accepted to GA Tech's 2024 First Generation College Weekend. Provided free programing to an all girls empowerment conference that was attended by over 1,000 girls. Provided a free out-of state experiential learning opportunity for students interested medicine and health care in Boston on the campus of Tufts University. Supported the enhancement of college affordability for Georgia students through Georgians for College Affordability and spoke at NCAN's annual conference in support of college affordability. Hosted a graduation celebration for over 80 students from the Class of 2024Expenses $99,109
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1036577
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $88,787
- Income (IRS master file)
- $139,137
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $139,137 | $121,665 | $88,787 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $42,292 | $83,698 | $64,955 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Debra Nealy | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Debra Nealy | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 83-1036577).
Questions about STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP
- What is the EIN of STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP is 83-1036577.
- Is STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP 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 AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Debra Nealy.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,000 (Debra Nealy, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $139,137, expenses of $121,665 and total assets of $88,787 at year end.
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