Stepping Stones Academy Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Stepping Stones Academy Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stepping Stones Academy Inc 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, Stepping Stones Academy Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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
PROVIDE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS CHILDREN NEED TO BECOME CONFIDENT AND RESPONSIBLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: SCHOOL IS NON-PROFIT, K-8TH GRADE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDING CHALLENGING AND HIGH ACADEMICS ON SMALL, SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS. STUDENTS LEARN ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND PERSONAL SKILLS AS THEY APPLY ACADEMICS TO REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS IN A STUDENT-OPERATED SOCIETY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dedre Alliger President/pr | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $66,881 |
Anna Shugars Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Debbie Bauer Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tina Panagopoulos Vice Princip | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $67,451 |
Kristin Morgan Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $3,827 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,356,281 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,791 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,373,899 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $207,838 |
| Investment income | $8 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,614,356 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $134,332 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,165 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $916,832 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $171,064 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,414 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,242 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,060 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $341,944 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $104,109 |
| Information technology | $120,685 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $143,122 |
| Travel | $2,889 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,333 |
| Interest | $131,345 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $109,479 |
| Insurance | $30,432 |
| All other expenses | $37,452 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,376,734 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $698,906 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,011 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $76,302 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $40,101 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,083,156 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,998,476 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,211 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $3,324,851 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,400,062 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $572,311 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,103 |
| 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 | $3,998,476 |