Nonprofit · EIN 90-0578693
STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KELLER, TX 76248
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $543,448 | $421,511 | $121,937 | $923,716 | $85,000 | $838,716 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $329,457 | $285,746 | $43,711 | $806,779 | $115,000 | $691,779 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $401,027
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from gaming
- $19,786
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $122,635
- Other revenue
- $142,421
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $184,455
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,879
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,316
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $123,923
- Professional fundraising fees
- $4,275
- Legal fees
- $7,267
- Accounting fees
- $3,139
- Occupancy
- $17,863
- Depreciation
- $16,168
- Program services (functional)
- $329,760
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,071
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,680
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $806,779
- Total assets, end of year
- $923,716
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $85,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $838,716
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $557,208
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $798,002
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $40,714
- Gross receipts
- $553,405
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Bynum | Director Jun-Feb - Exec Director Mar Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $52,417 |
| Lisa Silverman | Director-Admin-Event Coordinator Trustee or director | 40 | $26,167 |
| Christina Bynum | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $17,295 |
| Paul Breaux III | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Tracey Justice | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Amy Isom | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Rick Kastner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Thomas Miller | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Bynum | President Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Paul Breaux III | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Tracey Justice | Director Attorney Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lisa Silverman | Director Volunteer Event Coordinator Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Katie Bynum | Director Marketing Branding Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Amy Isom | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Rick Kastner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Thomas Miller | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 131 TAYLOR ST, KELLER, TX 76248-2241
- In care of
- % CHRISTINA BYNUM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Christina Bynum, 905 Bourland Rd, Keller, TX 76248
- Signed the 990
- Katie Bynum, Executive Director
- Phone
- (817) 739-3317
- Return prepared by
- Greater Good Services PLLC
Mission
Stepping Stones Foundation is dedicated to serving youth in crisis throughout North Texas by providing the right tools to make positive life choices. In fiscal year 2024-2025 780 youth were served across all programs
Program accomplishments
- Project Perseverance - This is our largest outreach program for youth in crisis. Our goal is to provide basic human necessities such as case management; weather-appropriate clothing shoes socks underwear and bras; toiletry items and feminine hygiene products; doctor visits dental care glasses medicine psychological assessments and mental health services; car repairs gas transportation and drivers education; phones and laptops; school supplies books school field trips and GED or trade school programs. In fiscal year 2024-2025 Revenues are from in-kind contributions.Expenses $58,514 · revenue $24,730
- Project Hunger Force - This program provides nourishing food for those facing hunger at home or at school. Food is provided from our nonperishable food pantry community gardens and local food pantries. We provide snacks meals groceries gift cards & pay for school lunch accounts. Revenues are from in-kind contributions.Expenses $45,160 · revenue $26,010
- Project Oasis - This program improves living conditions & provides needed items for a child to get a good nights sleep feel safe and focus on school. Items provided include mattresses bedding home decor a new shelter and assistance with rent or utilities.Expenses $21,932
- Project Career Launch - This program provides jobs for at-risk teens allowing them to learn a trade improve self-esteem and build a bond with a mentor while earning money to support themselves. Students often work for local businesses closely connected to our board members. This program encourages self-discipline teaches financial and professional responsibility instills work ethic and builds self-confidence.Expenses $1,285
- Donation of goods to other nonprofits - We receive non-cash donations of goods some of which are donated to other area nonprofits. In fiscal year 2024-2025 donations were made to Furnishing Families of Texas Christs Haven for Children and Community Enrichment Center. Revenues are from in-kind contributions.Expenses $59,000 · revenue $59,000
- Stepping Stones Thrift Boutique is a retail thrift store located in Keller Texas. The store carries gently used and new clothing and shoes donated by the community which are distributed free of charge to clients or resold at discounted prices to the public. Further the store provides an opportunity for clients to work and receive mentorship while doing so.Expenses $141,175 · revenue $155,489
- Allocation of insurance in support of programsExpenses $2,694
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 90-0578693
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $923,716
- Income (IRS master file)
- $553,405
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- October 15, 2016
- Posted by the IRS
- January 14, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective October 15, 2016
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $329,457 | $285,746 | $806,779 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $570,244 | $249,201 | $913,068 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $350,892 | $232,833 | $320,449 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION is 90-0578693.
- Is STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on October 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2016.
- Are donations to STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION 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 STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Christina Bynum.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,417 (Katie Bynum, Director Jun-Feb - Exec Director Mar).
- How much revenue does STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $543,448, expenses of $421,511 and total assets of $923,716 at year end.
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