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The First Step

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 36-2740242

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on May 14, 2019

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

95th percentile

1.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

34th percentile

-1.9%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2018

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-43%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-2.6%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$17,298

Down $13,015 (-43%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

-$3,791

Down $18,069 (-127%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$21,089

Up $5,054 (+32%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue45th percentileNet Margin34th percentile

Revenue

Down

$970,370

Down $25,542 (-2.6%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$988,438

Up $1,082 (+0.1%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$18,068

Down $26,624 (-311%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th 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

2018

Assets$17,298
Liabilities$21,089
Net Assets-$3,791
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th 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

2018

Revenue$970,370
Expenses$988,438
Net Income-$18,068
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
May 14, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$970,370
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

An agency supportive to low and/or single income working parents. We encourage developmental growth in children aged 6 weeks to eleven years by providing them with the tools needed to further their social, emotional, physcial and intellectual development.

To provide day care services to low income families

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$19,629$16,499▼ $3,130
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$10,684$799▼ $9,885
Total Assets$30,313$17,298▼ $13,015
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$13,750$20,861▲ $7,111
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,285$228▼ $2,057
Total Liabilities$16,035$21,089▲ $5,054
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$14,278$-3,791▼ $18,069
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$14,278$-3,791▼ $18,069
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$30,313$17,298▼ $13,015

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$12,055$250,307$262,362
Leasehold Improvements$4,444$55,867$60,311
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mary Sue WilsonExecutive DirectorPT$48,170$48,170

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Morgan VaughnPresident
Ruth TodtVice President
Kelsey VaughnMember
Natalie BarberMember
Richard NelsonMemeber
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$704,279
Program Service Revenue
$259,560
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$6,531
All Other Contributions
$16,594
Change in Net Assets
$-18,068

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$970,370
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$970,370
Total Revenue per Form 990
$970,370
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$735,914
Other Expenses$252,524
Total Fundraising Expense$113,189
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$463,521$54,038$100,256$617,815
Occupancy$82,694$777-$83,471
Payroll Taxes$40,544$8,913$9,580$59,037
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$46,218-$46,218
Fees for Services Accounting$21,794--$21,794
Office Expenses$6,465$6,422$258$13,145
Other Employee Benefits$5,987$3,762$3,095$12,844
Fees for Services Other$10,141--$10,141
Advertising-$3,376-$3,376
Depreciation Depletion$3,130--$3,130
Travel$2,890--$2,890
Insurance$1,525--$1,525
Fees for Services Legal$1,465--$1,465
Conferences and Meetings$691--$691
Other Expenses$14,300$505-$505
Total Functional Expenses$751,238$124,011$113,189$988,438

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$988,438
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$988,438
Total Expenses per Form 990$988,438
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$5,880
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
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
Backup withholding compliance
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
2019-05-14
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
48
Volunteers
5

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 XI, LINE 9:

“ROUNDING -1.”

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 2015 through 2017.”

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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.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$17,298
Liabilities
$21,089
Net assets
-$3,791
Revenue
$970,370
Expenses
$988,438
Net income
-$18,068
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