Civic Intelligence

Steps for Youth

EIN 84-3167211 • 501(c)3 • Portland, OR

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

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.

PO Box 14101Portland, OR 97293

www.stepspdx.com/donate

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

57th percentile

5.4%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

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No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2022

Revenue Growth

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No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2022

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

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $45,757Liabilities 2022: $626Net Assets 2022: $45,1312022Assets 2023: $33,250Liabilities 2023: $2,363Net Assets 2023: $30,8872023Assets 2024: $36,433Net Assets 2024: $36,4332024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$36,433
Liabilities-
Net Assets$36,433

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $98,588Expenses 2022: $93,257Net Income 2022: $5,3312022Revenue 2023: $109,066Expenses 2023: $123,310Net Income 2023: -$14,2442023Revenue 2024: $94,574Expenses 2024: $89,028Net Income 2024: $5,5462024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$94,574
Expenses$89,028
Net Income$5,546

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$94,574
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
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
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Monica ParraFoundation Mgr.PT$1,500-$1,500
Kathryn HardenPresident & CEOFT$0--
Sitara LonesChairman-$0--
Katie PrentissSecretary-$0--
Ryan BlackwayTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Steps For Youth
EIN
84-3167211
Phone
3017887271
Address
PO Box 14101, Portland, OR 97293

Signing Officer

Name
Kathryn Harden
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Lauderbaugh Accounting & Taxation Service LLC
Address
10095 SW 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97223
Preparer
Jonathan Lauderbaugh CPA
Phone
3606352552
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $1998

Other Expenses.1

Contractors $49209

Other Expenses.2

Events $10000

Other Expenses.3

Professional Performances $5390

Other Expenses.4

Scholarship Expenses $3839

Other Expenses.5

Supplies & Operating Services $1865

Other Expenses.6

CT-12 Tax $150

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $2704 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1

Payroll Tax Liabilities - Beginning $2363 Payroll Tax Liabilities - Ending $0

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