Civic Intelligence

Step Up for Action

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-5237259

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 13, 2024

Organization Profilewww.stepupforaction.org
2022 St Bernard Ave 124BNew Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 322-4663

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

60th percentile

8.3%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Down

$156,661

Down $39,726 (-20%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$129,085

Up $14,133 (+12%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$27,576

Down $53,859 (-66%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Down

$170,463

Down $23,050 (-12%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$156,330

Up $58,186 (+59%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$14,133

Down $81,236 (-85%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2017: $29,251Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2022: $196,387Liabilities 2022: $81,435Net Assets 2022: $114,9522022Assets 2023: $156,661Liabilities 2023: $27,576Net Assets 2023: $129,0852023Assets 2024: $201,805Liabilities 2024: -$569Net Assets 2024: $202,3742024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$156,661
Liabilities$27,576
Net Assets$129,085
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2017: $59,953Expenses 2017: $32,542Net Income 2017: $27,4112017Revenue 2022: $193,513Expenses 2022: $98,144Net Income 2022: $95,3692022Revenue 2023: $170,463Expenses 2023: $156,330Net Income 2023: $14,1332023Revenue 2024: $227,758Expenses 2024: $154,469Net Income 2024: $73,2892024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$170,463
Expenses$156,330
Net Income$14,133
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 13, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$170,463
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Organizing for education and economic justice.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Integrated Voter Engagement: Step Up for Action is dedicated to fostering civic engagement and knowledge through our Integrated Voter Engagement program. We engage with individuals to promote voter participation and education around our issues. Our approach integrates comprehensive civic engagement strategies which include voter mobilization and year-round membership-led advocacy efforts to strengthen our organization to win good jobs and good schools. We empower individuals to exercise their democratic rights by providing them with essential information about the electoral process, candidates, and issues. By doing so, we contribute to informed and active community, strengthening the foundations of our democratic system.-$52,110
Policy Advocacy: Step Up for Action is committed to advancing meaningful change through our Policy Advocacy program. We actively engage with our members, policymakers, stakeholders, and the broader community to advocate for policies that promote education and economic justice. Our advocacy efforts encompass a wide range of issues, including workers rights, sustainable community schools, and local democracy. We engage in strategic advocacy, which may involve actions, coalition-building, and public awareness campaigns, to educate decision-makers and drive policy reforms that align with our mission and the best interests of the communities we serve.-$52,110
Education and Economic Justice: Step Up for Action's Education and Economic Justice program is dedicated to creating an economy and public education system in Louisiana that serves all our residents. We organize with our members who are directly impacted by the issues they are trying to change for improved educational outcomes and improved working conditions for all Louisianans. Our efforts involve collaborating with parents, educators, and community leaders to push for educational policy change. We also focus on initiatives that aim to enhance economic well-being by advocating for fair wages, workers' rights, and economic policies that uplift formerly incarcerated workers. By addressing these intersectional issues, we strive to create a more just society that benefits all members of our community to thrive.-$52,110
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Maria HarmonCo-Executive Director-$0--
Ben ZuckerCo-Executive Director-$0--
Arelene MadineSecretary-$0--
Corhonda CorleyPresident-$0--
David WilliamsDirector-$0--
William Calhoun JrDirector-$0--
D'anna SmithDirector-$0--
Debbie RichardTreasurer-$0--
Curtis WilliamsVice President-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Step Up for Action
EIN
81-5237259
Phone
5043224663
Address
2022 St Bernard Ave 124B, New Orleans, LA 70116

Signing Officer

Name
Benjamin Zucker
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
John Wyatte Foard LLC
Address
721 Hillary St Ste 2, New Orleans, LA 70118
Preparer
John Foard
Phone
5043225437
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $1138”

Other Expenses.1

“Books & subscriptions $1072”

Other Expenses.2

“Late Fees $600”

Other Expenses.3

“Event Rental $300”

Other Expenses.4

“Bank Fees $188”

Other Expenses.5

“Data Services $173”

Other Expenses.6

“Entertainment $150”

Other Assets.1

“Funds Held by Step Up LA Org Fund - Beginning $10000 Funds Held by Step Up LA Org Fund - Ending $10000”

Total Liabilities.1

“Due to Step Up LA Org Fund - Beginning $81435 Due to Step Up LA Org Fund - Ending $27576”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$156,661
Liabilities
$27,576
Net assets
$129,085
Revenue
$170,463
Expenses
$156,330
Net income
$14,133
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.02$0.01$2.02$2.28$1.54$0.73
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.28$1.29$1.70$1.56$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.81$1.15$1.94$0.98$0.95
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$0.60$0.33$0.27