Nonprofit · EIN 83-4389587
NEXT STEP FARMS
Tax-exempt · HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $445,630 | $332,252 | $113,378 | $991,651 | $500,267 | $491,384 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $236,519 | $191,586 | $44,933 | $898,997 | $529,135 | $369,862 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $189,009 | $101,028 | $87,981 | $654,724 | $417,029 | $237,695 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $295,200
- Program service revenue
- $167,205
- Investment income
- $107
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$16,882
- Other revenue
- -$16,882
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $59,571
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $138,363
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,331
- Occupancy
- $72,723
- Travel
- $2,529
- Depreciation
- $52,886
- Program services (functional)
- $205,466
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,252
- Fundraising (functional)
- $70,534
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $898,997
- Total assets, end of year
- $991,651
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $500,267
- Net assets, end of year
- $491,384
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $830,993
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,267
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $406,456
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $84,928
- Gross receipts
- $466,617
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 166
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN KRAMER | CEO Officer | 40 | $67,600 |
| CHRIS KRAMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JERRY SEYMOUR | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PAMELA RIGSBY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LAURA HOGUE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LORI VISONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AL VISONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CALVIN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON BURCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN KRAMER | CEO Officer | 40 | $40,400 |
| AL VISONE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CALVIN WHITE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON ALLEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLIFF MARCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS KRAMER | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JERRY SEYMOUR | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PAMELA RIGSBY | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LAURA HOGUE | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS KRAMER | PRESIDENT Officer, Highest-paid employee | 5 | $37,800 |
| ROBIN KRAMER | EXECUTIVE DIR Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $37,800 |
| JERRY SEYMOUR | VICE PRES Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PAMELA RIGSBY | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LAURA HOGUE | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| AL VISONE | BD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CALVIN WHITE | BD MEMEBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON ALLEN | BD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLIFF MARCH | BD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 106 CANOEBROOK LN, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806-2231
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 106 Canoebrook Lane, Huntsville AL 35806
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBIN KRAMER, 106 CANOEBROOK LANE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Robin Kramer, 106 Canoebrook Lane, Huntsville AL 35806
- Signed the 990
- ROBIN KRAMER, CEO
- Phone
- (256) 679-0963
- Website
- HTTPS://NEXTSTEPFARMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ALDRIDGE BORDEN & COMPANY PC
Mission
NEXT STEP FARMS PROVIDES A HANDS-ON PROGRAM FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE FARM IS A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN LEARN INDEPENDENT DAILY LIVING SKILLS USING A SMALL FAMILY FARM-BASED THEME. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING PLACE.
Program accomplishments
- ADULT DAY PROGRAM - THE FARM IS A PLACE WHERE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN LEARN INDEPENDENT DAILY LIVING SKILLS USING A SMALL FAMILY FARM-BASED THEME. OUR CLIENTS ARE LEARNING SKILLS TO ASSIST THEM IN LIVING MEANINGFUL AND PURPOSEFUL LIVES. THE GOAL OF NEXT STEP FARMS IS TO CREATE BASIC AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL, CULINARY, FINANCE, AND DATA ENTRY HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES. EAGER HANDS PLANT AND TEND SIMPLE CROPS WITH LOVING GUIDANCE. INDIVIDUALS ENJOY CARING FOR LIVESTOCK BY FEEDING THE CHICKENS AND GOATS AND CLEANING THEIR AREAS. WE TEACH AND PRACTICE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS BY INVOLVING OUR STUDENTS IN BASIC SCHEDULING, INVENTORY AND BOOKKEEPING FOR SOME OF THE FARM'S ACTIVITIES. OUR STUDENTS ALSO LEARN BASIC BUSINESS SKILLS BY OPERATING NON-PROFIT STANDS SELLING PRODUCE, EGGS, VEGETABLES AND CRAFTS TO THE PUBLIC. MOST OF OUR STUDENTS ATTEND NEXT STEP FARMS THROUGH PRIVATE PAY SUBSCRIPTION. THE COST PER DAY IS 85 AND SEVERAL CLIENTS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR CLIENT SPONSORS WHO MAKE DONATIONS TOWARDS THEIR COSTS. IN FY 2025, WE WERE ABLE TO SERVE 15 DAY PROGRAM CLIENTS.Expenses $205,466 · revenue $167,205
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
- 83-4389587
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $991,651
- Income (IRS master file)
- $466,617
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $445,630 | $332,252 | $991,651 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $236,519 | $191,586 | $898,997 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $189,009 | $101,028 | $654,724 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Robin Kramer | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 83-4389587).
Questions about NEXT STEP FARMS
- What is the EIN of NEXT STEP FARMS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEXT STEP FARMS is 83-4389587.
- Is NEXT STEP FARMS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to NEXT STEP FARMS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEXT STEP FARMS 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 NEXT STEP FARMS 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 NEXT STEP FARMS 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 NEXT STEP FARMS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBIN KRAMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEXT STEP FARMS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,600 (ROBIN KRAMER, CEO).
- How much revenue does NEXT STEP FARMS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $445,630, expenses of $332,252 and total assets of $991,651 at year end.
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