Civic Intelligence

Steps for Life

EIN 45-3655862 • 501(c)3 • New Braunfels, TX

Profile

STEPS is a program that gives individuals an opportunity for a better life. It was designed to help those who are willing to change, by equipping them with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need. At STEPS, we believe in the dignity and worth of every person. Our job is to locate hindrances, physical or otherwise, that stand between an individual and their success, and help them to rectify those hindrances however possible. STEPS not only looks at the immediate needs of the individual or family, but also at their long term well-being. The aim is to not provide a band-aid, but to provide long term solutions.

1528 E Commons Street 6New Braunfels, TX 78130

www.stepsforlife.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

16th percentile

-40%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$44,050

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 58.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-38%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$48,273

Down $30,123 (-38%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,127

Down $8,600 (-88%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$47,146

Down $21,523 (-31%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$75,559

Down $19,580 (-21%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$105,687

Down $11,885 (-10%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$30,128

Down $7,695 (-34%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2019: $22,083Liabilities 2019: $1,5982019Assets 2020: $53,484Liabilities 2020: $1,740Net Assets 2020: $51,7442020Assets 2021: $76,812Liabilities 2021: $2,927Net Assets 2021: $73,8852021Assets 2022: $92,635Liabilities 2022: $1,533Net Assets 2022: $91,1022022Assets 2023: $78,396Liabilities 2023: $9,727Net Assets 2023: $68,6692023Assets 2024: $48,273Liabilities 2024: $1,127Net Assets 2024: $47,1462024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$48,273
Liabilities$1,127
Net Assets$47,146

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2019: $77,628Expenses 2019: $97,891Net Income 2019: -$20,2632019Revenue 2020: $114,914Expenses 2020: $83,657Net Income 2020: $31,2572020Revenue 2021: $118,712Expenses 2021: $96,571Net Income 2021: $22,1412021Revenue 2022: $117,951Expenses 2022: $100,734Net Income 2022: $17,2172022Revenue 2023: $95,139Expenses 2023: $117,572Net Income 2023: -$22,4332023Revenue 2024: $75,559Expenses 2024: $105,687Net Income 2024: -$30,1282024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$75,559
Expenses$105,687
Net Income-$30,128

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$92,584
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

STEPS is a program that gives individuals an opportunity for a better life. It was designed to help those who are willing to change, by equipping them with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need. At STEPS, we believe in the dignity and worth of every person. Our job is to locate hindrances, physical or otherwise, that stand between an individual and their success, and help them to rectify those hindrances however possible. STEPS not only looks at the immediate needs of the individual or family, but also at their long term well-being. The aim is to not provide a band-aid, but to provide long term solutions.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
67% OF PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE FROM THE PROGRAM98% OF THE PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETED THE PROGRAM MAINTAIN CRISIS-FREE LIVING FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS. 84% OF THE PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETED THE PROGRAM MAINTAIN CRISIS-FREE LIVING FOR ONE CONSECUTIVE YEAR.$24,000$60,016
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CRISSY SCHRUBBExecutive DirectorPT$44,050-$44,050
TRAVIS TAYLORBoard President-$0--
KIM SZEKELYTreasurer-$0--
ERIC ALONSO BERNALTreasurer-$0--
JERI LYNN SCOTTMember-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Graduation Gala$30,947$30,947$1,047$29,900
Golf Tournament$28,874$28,874-$28,874
Total Events$59,821$59,821$17,025$42,796
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Steps for Life
EIN
45-3655862
Phone
8303876095
Address
1528 E COMMONS STREET 6, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

Signing Officer

Name
Crissy Schrubb
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hickman & Leckrone PLLC
Address
1248 Freiheit Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Preparer
Darlene Leckrone CPA
Phone
8306265554
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $488

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $4383

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2142

Other Expenses.1

DUES AND SUBS $4366

Other Expenses.2

CLIENT SUPPORT $2925

Other Expenses.3

Professional development $858

Other Expenses.4

MEALS $392

Other Expenses.5

Payroll processing fee $218

Total Liabilities.1

PAYROLL LIABILITIES - Beginning $9727 PAYROLL LIABILITIES - Ending $1127

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