Civic Intelligence

Striving Together Equals Progress Inc.

EIN 74-3261554 • 501(c)3 • Newark, NJ

RevokedPub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE O50

Profile

The S.T.E.P organization was started in November 2000 by five concerned men from the Newark, NJ area. S.T.E.P. has developed a program format that addresses the cultural, educational, and emotional well-being of all program participants. The basic components of the program include a core curriculum dealing with culture, spirituality, science, leadership, economics and health and wellness. The program also includes a child outreach process, special lectures, cultural and educational field trips, nutrition, self-defense training, and an emphasis on community service

Revocation date: May 15, 2016

PO Box 22192Newark, NJ 07101

www.steptothefuture.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

82nd percentile

39%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$3,800

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.1% of source-year revenue.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

71st percentile

35%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

33%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$186,740

Up $48,231 (+35%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$186,740

Up $48,231 (+35%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$124,406

Up $30,707 (+33%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$76,175

Up $37,084 (+95%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$48,231

Down $6,377 (-12%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $138,509Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $138,5092023Assets 2024: $186,740Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $186,7402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$186,740
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$186,740
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $93,699Expenses 2023: $39,091Net Income 2023: $54,6082023Revenue 2024: $124,406Expenses 2024: $76,175Net Income 2024: $48,2312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$124,406
Expenses$76,175
Net Income$48,231
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$186,740
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$186,740
Revenue
$124,406
Expenses
$76,175
Net income
$48,231
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.00$1.87$1.24$0.76$0.48
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.39$0.00$1.39$0.94$0.39$0.55
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$124,406
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The S.T.E.P organization was started in November 2000 by five concerned men from the Newark, NJ area. S.T.E.P. has developed a program format that addresses the cultural, educational, and emotional well-being of all program participants. The basic components of the program include a core curriculum dealing with culture, spirituality, science, leadership, economics and health and wellness. The program also includes a child outreach process, special lectures, cultural and educational field trips, nutrition, self-defense training, and an emphasis on community service

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
S.T.E.P. has developed a program format that addresses the cultural, educational, and emotional well-being of all program participants. The basic components of the program include a core curriculum dealing with culture, spirituality, science, leadership, economics and health and wellness. The program also includes a child outreach process, special lectures, cultural and educational field trips, nutrition, self-defense training, and an emphasis on community service with a growing base of local members.$116,301$11,899
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ibrahim HughesTreasurerPT$3,800-$3,800
Christopher DuffySecretaryPT$3,300-$3,300
Stanley FoyExecutive Director-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Striving Together Equals Progress Inc
EIN
74-3261554
Phone
8622340474
Address
PO BOX 22192, Newark, NJ 07101

Signing Officer

Name
Ibrahim Huges
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9085781981
Signed
2025-08-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Schwartz & Gomez Tax and Accounting LLP
Address
222 Bidwell Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Preparer
Sara Schwartz
Phone
2013328703
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Description;Amount^Auo Repair;616|Website;418|Building Repair and Maintenance;1226|Insurance;610|Business Registration;112|Gifts;95|Bank Fees;240|Telephone;50|Property Taxes;2720|Software;1301|Supplies;3374|Parking and Tolls;74|Amortization;46|Depreciation;103|Program Expense;11893^Total;22878^”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Description;EOY Amount^Capital Improvements;170387|Security Deposits;1150^Total;171537^”

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