Liabilities / Assets
68th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 84-3167211 • 501(c)3 • Portland, OR
Profile
Steps for Youths mission is to educate, inspire and enrich lives through dance. We engage with our community by; partnering with local schools, encouraging creativity in a safe environment and providing opportunities and resources for youth of all backgrounds and abilities. Programs include the Dance Scholarship program, the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Youth Dance program and the DanceAbility program.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
68th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
57th percentile
Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
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No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
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Assets
Up$36,433
Up $3,183 (+9.6%) from 2023
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Up$36,433
Up $5,546 (+18%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$94,574
Down $14,492 (-13%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$89,028
Down $34,282 (-28%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$5,546
Up $19,790 (+139%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
| Balance Sheet | Operations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Assets | Liabilities | Net Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Net Income |
| 2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.95 | $0.89 | $0.06 | |
| 2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $0.33 | $0.02 | $0.31 | $1.09 | $1.23 | $0.14 |
| 2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $0.46 | $0.01 | $0.45 | $0.99 | $0.93 | $0.05 |
Steps for Youths mission is to educate, inspire and enrich lives through dance. We engage with our community by; partnering with local schools, encouraging creativity in a safe environment and providing opportunities and resources for youth of all backgrounds and abilities. Programs include the Dance Scholarship program, the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Youth Dance program and the DanceAbility program.
Steps for Youths mission is to educate, inspire and enrich lives through dance. We engage with our community by partnering with local schools, encouraging creativity in a safe environment and providing opportunities and resources for youth of all backgrounds and abilities. Programs include the Dance Scholarship program, the BIPOC Black, Indigenous and People of Color Youth Dance program and the DanceAbility program.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Black, Indigenous & People of ColorBIPOC Youth Dance Program: In 2024, our BIPOC Youth Dance Program served 95 students through ballet and tap dance classes and participated in two live student performances at Portland Center Stage in front of an audience of approximately 400 people. Students attended weekly ballet classes and participated in a live student performance at Portland Center Stage in front of an audience of approximately 400 people. The program ran during the spring, summer and fall totaling 21 weeks of classes. The BIPOC Youth Dance program provides an inviting space for children to be encouraged by their teachers, engage with their peers, and foster collaboration. This is not only a dance program for students, it is a safe place for multicultural and multiracial families to meet, feel supported, build community and benefit their overall wellness. | - | $21,590 |
| DanceAbility: The DanceAbility program is a weekly dance class offered to students as a year round open enrollment class. DanceAbility is the study of movement improvisation for all people people with and without disabilities, for mixed abilities and mixed experiences. We had an average of 10 students per class on a weekly basis during 2024. Classes are held every Saturday for 30 weeks and are led by a trained DanceAbility method teacher. | - | $3,941 |
| Dance Scholarships:Steps for Youth offers scholarships to students who demonstrate natural abilities and have the passion to pursue dance professionally. The Dance Scholarship program awarded full and partial scholarships to 16 students, totaling $3,339. This program gives students financial assistance and helps meet their family's needs. | - | $3,339 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Parra | Foundation Mgr. | PT | $1,500 | - | $1,500 |
| Kathryn Harden | President & CEO | FT | $0 | - | - |
| Sitara Lones | Chairman | - | $0 | - | - |
| Katie Prentiss | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Ryan Blackway | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
“Advertising and Promotion $1998”
“Contractors $49209”
“Events $10000”
“Professional Performances $5390”
“Scholarship Expenses $3839”
“Supplies & Operating Services $1865”
“CT-12 Tax $150”
“Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $2704 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0”
“Payroll Tax Liabilities - Beginning $2363 Payroll Tax Liabilities - Ending $0”
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