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Small Steps for Change

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 83-3794754

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Apr 12, 2025

339 Calle EscuelaSan Clemente, CA 92672

(610) 883-1860

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

66th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

9.5%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-43%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$112,477

Up $9,753 (+9.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

$112,477

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Down

$73,395

Down $56,219 (-43%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$63,642

Up $7,569 (+13%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$9,753

Down $63,788 (-87%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $60,528Net Assets 2021: $60,5282021Assets 2023: $102,724Liabilities 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $112,477Net Assets 2024: $112,4772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$112,477
Liabilities-
Net Assets$112,477

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2021: $67,629Expenses 2021: $19,586Net Income 2021: $48,0432021Revenue 2023: $129,614Expenses 2023: $56,073Net Income 2023: $73,5412023Revenue 2024: $73,395Expenses 2024: $63,642Net Income 2024: $9,7532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$73,395
Expenses$63,642
Net Income$9,753
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$73,395
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Education for kids in mexico; help with tuition, uniforms, school supplies.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
VENNESSA FUHSPresidentFT$0--
RONALD GREENCEOPT$0--
KAREN BERGERSecretaryPT$0--
CC HAFNERFundraising ChairPT$0--
BILL FUHSTreasurerPT$0--
RAY PARRISHCIOPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Small Steps for Change
EIN
83-3794754
Phone
6108831860
Address
339 CALLE ESCUELA, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672

Signing Officer

Name
Ray Parrish
Title
CIO
Phone
6108831860
Signed
2025-04-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Tax Pros Plus
Address
439 N El Camino Real Ste B, San Clemente, CA 92672
Preparer
Jean Rivera Payan
Phone
9492711200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

OTHER INCOME 611.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

ADVERTISING 144.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

BANK CHARGES 1636.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

COMMUNICATION 108.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Computer and software 551.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

DONATIONS 2000.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Educational programs 19595.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

HOMEWORK CLUBS 2810.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

INSURANCE 10.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

MEALS 252.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

MEDICAL 71.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

MEETINGS 963.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Other business expense 110.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Spay and neuter clinics 8825.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Supplies and materials 4703.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

TAXES 450.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

TRANSPORTATION 6271.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

VETERINARY FEES 3375.

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

Vanguard brokerage account 0. 97096.

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