Small Steps Nurturing Center
- Assets
- $10.9m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 65
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 76-0471755
Organization Overview
Small Steps Nurturing Center is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Small Steps Nurturing Center employed 65 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Small Steps Nurturing Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Small Steps Nurturing Center generated $5.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM TO HOUSTON'S ECONOMICALLY AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AT NO CHARGE WHICH INCLUDES HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, TRANSPORT TO AND FROM SCHOOL, SUPPLIES, AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL THERAPY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NURTURING ENVIRONMENT OF SMALL STEPS PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A STRONG ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD. DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, SMALL STEPS PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING AT NO CHARGE TO 175 ECONOMICALLY AT-RISK AND INNER-CITY CHILDREN AND THEIR 148 FAMILIES: HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND COMMITTED TEACHERS WHO INSPIRE LEARNING; SMALL CLASSES THAT ALLOW RELATIONSHIPS TO BE NURTURED; ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE ENRICHING AND ENCOURAGE CHILDREN'S IMAGINATIONS; AN INNOVATIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM THAT FOSTERS SELF-ESTEEM AND RESPECT; MEALS THAT MEET DAILY NUTRITIONAL NEEDS; STAFF-DRIVEN VANS THAT PROVIDE DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL; AND AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EACH PERSON IS TREATED AS A UNIQUE CREATION AND DESERVING OF GOD'S GRACE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Emily Sheeren President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Fertitta Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brooks Despot Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Highberger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Bastian Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Bradshaw Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,395,807 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $535,590 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,283,302 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $88,835 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,214,699 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $360 |
| Investment income | $99,569 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $386,475 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,701,103 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,000,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,819 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $163,563 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,069 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,184,802 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,638 |
| Other employee benefits | $330,849 |
| Payroll taxes | $203,879 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,625 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $81,468 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $98,448 |
| Information technology | $32,681 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $143,390 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,739 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $139,831 |
| Insurance | $69,968 |
| All other expenses | $83,763 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,042,690 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,904,046 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,992 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,404,825 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,725 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,636 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,411,607 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,125,504 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,886,335 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,363 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $241,750 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $23,677 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $355,790 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,136,099 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,394,446 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,886,335 |