Nonprofit · EIN 86-0790910
STEP UP SCHOOLS INC
Tax-exempt · GILBERT, AZ 85234
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | 990 | -$11,765 | $136,382 | -$148,147 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $871,689 | $1,141,252 | -$269,563 | $156,092 | $7,945 | $148,147 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,188,733 | $1,051,613 | $137,120 | $445,000 | $27,290 | $417,710 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,155,774 | $1,015,536 | $140,238 | $304,969 | $24,379 | $280,590 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 6, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $201
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- -$12,964
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$12,964
- Other revenue
- $998
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $80,980
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,335
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,993
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,500
- Accounting fees
- $12,455
- Occupancy
- $19,409
- Program services (functional)
- $120,027
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,355
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $156,092
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $0
- Gross receipts
- $1,199
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 April 6, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED PINKEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNA CURTIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN ROBERSHOTTE | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA DUNHAM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED PINKEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNA CURTIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN ROBERSHOTTE | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA DUNHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCANTLEBURY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED PINKEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNA CURTIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN ROBERSHOTTE | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA DUNHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCANTLEBURY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED PINKEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNA CURTIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN ROBERSHOTTE | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA DUNHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCANTLEBURY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1171 E DESERT CT, GILBERT, AZ 85234-2524
- In care of
- % LYNN A ROBERSHOTTE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LYNN ROBERSHOTTE, 1171 E DESERT CT, GILBERT, AZ 85234
- Signed the 990
- LYNN ROBERSHOTTE, SUPERINTENDENT
- Phone
- (623) 581-8117
- Return prepared by
- John C Todd II PC
Mission
TO FOSTER STUDENTS INNATE GIFTEDNESS BY PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF OPPORTUNITIES IN WHICH CHILDREN CAN DISCOVER THEIR OWN INTERESTS AND ABILITITES.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION, RICH IN ALL AREAS OF MATH, SCIENCE, READING AND WRITING, IN A SMALL, SAFE AND NUTURING ENVIRONMENT. OUR CORE PROGRAM IS ALSO COMPRISED OF LAYING A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL CAREER THROUGH ATTAINING SOCIAL SKILLS AND BEHAVIORAL TRAINING.Expenses $120,027
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
- 86-0790910
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $156,092
- Income (IRS master file)
- $871,689
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2026 | -$11,765 | $136,382 | $0 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $871,689 | $1,141,252 | $156,092 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,188,733 | $1,051,613 | $445,000 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,155,774 | $1,015,536 | $304,969 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $890,035 | $883,755 | $162,190 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 86-0790910).
Questions about STEP UP SCHOOLS INC
- What is the EIN of STEP UP SCHOOLS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEP UP SCHOOLS INC is 86-0790910.
- Is STEP UP SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to STEP UP SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEP UP SCHOOLS 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 STEP UP SCHOOLS INC 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 STEP UP SCHOOLS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of STEP UP SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 6, 2026 names LYNN ROBERSHOTTE.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEP UP SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 6, 2026 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does STEP UP SCHOOLS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 6, 2026 it reported revenue of -$11,765, expenses of $136,382 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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