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The First Step

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 36-2740242

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Jan 22, 2018

Organization ProfileN/A
1300 Pearl StreetBelvidere, IL 61008

(815) 544-6560

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

42nd percentile

0.9%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

70%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

254%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Up

$30,313

Up $12,443 (+70%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$14,278

Up $8,556 (+150%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$16,035

Up $3,887 (+32%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$995,912

Up $714,630 (+254%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$987,356

Up $683,061 (+224%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$8,556

Up $31,569 (+137%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2012: $34,576Liabilities 2012: $29,235Net Assets 2012: $5,3412012Assets 2013: $40,446Liabilities 2013: $2,608Net Assets 2013: $37,8382013Assets 2014: $40,837Liabilities 2014: $826Net Assets 2014: $40,0112014Assets 2015: $28,840Liabilities 2015: $105Net Assets 2015: $28,7352015Assets 2016: $17,870Liabilities 2016: $12,148Net Assets 2016: $5,7222016Assets 2017: $30,313Liabilities 2017: $16,035Net Assets 2017: $14,2782017Assets 2018: $17,298Liabilities 2018: $21,089Net Assets 2018: -$3,7912018Assets 2019: $63,111Liabilities 2019: $22,047Net Assets 2019: $41,0642019Assets 2020: $62,602Liabilities 2020: $158,038Net Assets 2020: -$95,4362020Assets 2021: $37,966Liabilities 2021: $14,120Net Assets 2021: $23,8462021Assets 2022: $15,614Liabilities 2022: $18,899Net Assets 2022: -$3,2852022Assets 2023: $16,764Liabilities 2023: $32,587Net Assets 2023: -$15,8232023Assets 2024: $15,455Liabilities 2024: $99,719Net Assets 2024: -$84,2642024Assets 2025: $11,423Liabilities 2025: $56,553Net Assets 2025: -$45,1302025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$30,313
Liabilities$16,035
Net Assets$14,278
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2012: $309,4352012Expenses 2013: $307,0382013Revenue 2014: $335,753Expenses 2014: $333,580Net Income 2014: $2,1732014Revenue 2015: $336,316Expenses 2015: $347,592Net Income 2015: -$11,2762015Revenue 2016: $281,282Expenses 2016: $304,295Net Income 2016: -$23,0132016Revenue 2017: $995,912Expenses 2017: $987,356Net Income 2017: $8,5562017Revenue 2018: $970,370Expenses 2018: $988,438Net Income 2018: -$18,0682018Revenue 2019: $939,149Expenses 2019: $892,008Net Income 2019: $47,1412019Revenue 2020: $702,668Expenses 2020: $839,168Net Income 2020: -$136,5002020Revenue 2021: $960,693Expenses 2021: $841,411Net Income 2021: $119,2822021Revenue 2022: $891,652Expenses 2022: $918,784Net Income 2022: -$27,1322022Revenue 2023: $993,110Expenses 2023: $1,005,648Net Income 2023: -$12,5382023Revenue 2024: $895,419Expenses 2024: $927,029Net Income 2024: -$31,6102024Revenue 2025: $1,062,343Expenses 2025: $1,023,209Net Income 2025: $39,1342025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$995,912
Expenses$987,356
Net Income$8,556
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Jan 22, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$997,913
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide Day Care Services for children living in Belvidere Illinois, and for low income families subsidized by the state of illinois department of family services.

To provide day care services to low income families

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,849$19,629▲ $11,780
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$9,971$10,684▲ $713
Total Assets$17,870$30,313▲ $12,443
Other Assets Total$50$0▼ $50
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$12,000$13,750▲ $1,750
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$148$2,285▲ $2,137
Total Liabilities$12,148$16,035▲ $3,887
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$5,722$14,278▲ $8,556
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,722$14,278▲ $8,556
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$17,870$30,313▲ $12,443

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$15,040$247,321$262,361
Leasehold Improvements$4,589$55,723$60,312
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mary Sue WilsonExecutive DirectorPT$44,480$44,480

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peggy KaczmarckPast President (resigned)
Morgan VaughnPresident
Ruth TodtVice President
Kelsey VaughnMember
Natalie Barbermember
Richard NelsonMemeber
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$742,574
Program Service Revenue
$248,069
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$5,269
All Other Contributions
$86,671
Change in Net Assets
$8,556

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$925,459
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$70,453
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$70,453
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$925,459
Total Revenue per Form 990
$995,912
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$711,258
Other Expenses$276,098
Total Fundraising Expense$99,344
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$467,581--$467,581
Comp Disqual Persons-$44,238$87,892$132,130
Occupancy$93,728$572-$94,300
Payroll Taxes$39,543$7,536$8,085$55,164
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$43,654-$43,654
Fees for Services Accounting$38,451--$38,451
Other Employee Benefits$5,446$3,916$3,367$12,729
Office Expenses$6,734$4,726-$11,460
Travel$7,421--$7,421
Depreciation Depletion$5,171--$5,171
Advertising-$2,199-$2,199
Insurance$2,091--$2,091
Conferences and Meetings$1,390--$1,390
Fees for Services Legal$536--$536
Fees for Services Other$440--$440
Other Expenses$12,353$310-$310
Total Functional Expenses$780,449$107,563$99,344$987,356

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$989,357
Expenses per Audited Statements$987,356
Total Expenses per Form 990$987,356
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$2,001
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$7,114
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,001
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The 990 is to be reviewed by the board with the auditor prior to filing. Once the review is completed, the President, Treasurer and/or authorized personnel sign and date the returns. The return is then filed with the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The orgnizations bylaws discuss and explain the subject of conflict of interest policies and the prohibition of doing business with the organization as a business owner. this policy is reviewed on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The compensation of the director and other mgmt personnel is discussed by the entire board which decides on pay levels and increases. Board members serve without pay; the director submits job performance reviews on each employee. these are used to decide on pay increases.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organizations form 990 and supporting schedules are available to the general public and are given to the requesting individual within 24 hours of verbal or written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The First Step
EIN
36-2740242
Phone
8155446560
Address
1300 Pearl Street, Belvidere, IL 61008

Signing Officer

Name
Sue Wilson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8155446560
Signed
2018-01-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sue Wilson
Formed
1972
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
66
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Wipfli LLP
Address
4949 Harrison Avenue Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61125-0407
Preparer
David R Schroepfer
Phone
8153997700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, line 2C

“The organizations board of directors assume responsible oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. The selection and review process has not changed from the previous year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Organization qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization organized as not-for-profit. The Organization accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740 Income Taxes. FASB ASC 740 provides detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in an enterprises' financial statements and requires an entity to recognize the financial statement impact of a tax position when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. The Organization recorded no liabilities for uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits. The Organization's tax years that remain open and subject to possible examination by federal and state of Illinois jurisdictions include tax years 2014 through 2016.”

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Fundraising expenses netted on 990 -2,001. Merged Assets of the first step learning 72,454.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Fundraising expenses netted on 990 2,001.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization organized as not-for-profit. The Organization accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740 Income Taxes. FASB ASC 740 provides detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in an enterprises' financial statements and requires an entity to recognize the financial statement impact of a tax position when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. The Organization recorded no liabilities for uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits. The Organization's tax years that remain open and subject to possible examination by federal and state of Illinois jurisdictions include tax years 2014 through 2016.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Fundraising expenses netted on 990 -2,001. Merged Assets of the first step learning 72,454.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Fundraising expenses netted on 990 2,001.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 990 is to be reviewed by the board with the auditor prior to filing. Once the review is completed, the President, Treasurer and/or authorized personnel sign and date the returns. The return is then filed with the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The orgnizations bylaws discuss and explain the subject of conflict of interest policies and the prohibition of doing business with the organization as a business owner. this policy is reviewed on an annual basis.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The compensation of the director and other mgmt personnel is discussed by the entire board which decides on pay levels and increases. Board members serve without pay; the director submits job performance reviews on each employee. these are used to decide on pay increases.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organizations form 990 and supporting schedules are available to the general public and are given to the requesting individual within 24 hours of verbal or written request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organizations board of directors assume responsible oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. The selection and review process has not changed from the previous year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XII, line 2c
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$30,313
Liabilities
$16,035
Net assets
$14,278
Revenue
$995,912
Expenses
$987,356
Net income
$8,556
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.06$0.05$1.06$1.02$0.04
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.10$0.08$0.90$0.93$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.03$0.02$0.99$1.01$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.89$0.92$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.01$0.02$0.96$0.84$0.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.16$0.10$0.70$0.84$0.14
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.02$0.04$0.94$0.89$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.97$0.99$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.02$0.01$1.00$0.99$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.28$0.30$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.34$0.35$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.34$0.33$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.31
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.03$0.01$0.31