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The Next Step Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 87-3076934

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 10, 2025

3571 Far West Blvd3200Austin, TX 78731

(512) 771-0520

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

43rd percentile

0.2%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$75,890

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 30% 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

Down

$26,358

Down $3,868 (-13%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$26,114

Up $993 (+4.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$244

Down $4,861 (-95%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$497,343

Down $373,720 (-43%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$496,350

Down $351,545 (-41%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$993

Down $22,175 (-96%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2022: $2,426Liabilities 2022: $473Net Assets 2022: $1,9532022Assets 2023: $30,226Liabilities 2023: $5,105Net Assets 2023: $25,1212023Assets 2024: $26,358Liabilities 2024: $244Net Assets 2024: $26,1142024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$26,358
Liabilities$244
Net Assets$26,114

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2022: $489,780Expenses 2022: $495,554Net Income 2022: -$5,7742022Revenue 2023: $871,063Expenses 2023: $847,895Net Income 2023: $23,1682023Revenue 2024: $497,343Expenses 2024: $496,350Net Income 2024: $9932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$497,343
Expenses$496,350
Net Income$993
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$497,343
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The next step foundation's mission is to address the barriers to employment and enable persons with disabilities, along with women and young adults, to acquire the skills they need to compete in the 4th industrial revolution, and take the next step towards sustainable livelihoods and economic independence. We accomplish our mission through our proprietory raatt method of delivering training. The raatt method, which stands for recruit, assess, accomodate, train, and transition, addresses the entire life cycle of our beneficiary's progress toward employment.

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Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$25,121$26,114▲ $993
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,976$21,139▼ $8,837
Accounts Receivable-$4,167-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$802-
Intangible Assets$250$250→ $0
Total Assets$30,226$26,358▼ $3,868
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,105$244▼ $4,861
Total Liabilities$5,105$244▼ $4,861
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$25,121$26,114▲ $993
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$30,226$26,358▼ $3,868
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher HarrisonExecutive ChFT$66,667$9,223$75,890

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Charles Scott HarrisonDirector
Peres WereDirector
Sarah L HarrisonSecretary/di
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$497,343
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$497,343
Change in Net Assets
$993
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$225,453
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$188,696
Other Expenses$82,201
Total Fundraising Expense$63,213
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$225,453--$225,453
Other Salaries and Wages$80,000-$20,000$100,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,000$13,333$13,333$66,666
Travel$11,734-$11,734$23,468
Fees for Services Other$13,747$4,583$4,583$22,913
Fees for Services Accounting$12,288$4,096$4,096$20,480
Payroll Taxes$9,219$1,026$2,562$12,807
Other Employee Benefits$6,547$831$1,845$9,223
Office Expenses$1,392$464$464$2,320
Advertising--$1,698$1,698
Other Expenses$427$214$428$1,069
All Other Expenses$306$31$61$398
Total Functional Expenses$406,539$26,598$63,213$496,350
International Activity

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

C. Scott harrison sarah harrison husband and wife christopher harrison c scott and sarah harrison son

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The 990 is reviewed by the president and a copy is supplied to the complete board prior to filing.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

Process of monitoring conflicts of interest: 1. Conflicts of interest questionnaire: develop a conflict of interest questionnaire that board members, officers, and employees must complete on an annual basis. This questionnaire will ask individuals to identify any actual or potential conflicts of interest. 2. Transparent reporting: require all board members, officers and key employees to disclose any potential conflicts of interest in writing. Ensure that these disclosures are kept on file and regularly updated. 3. Independent legal counsel: seek advice from independent legal counsel to assess and provide guidance on potential conflicts of interest. 4. Training and education: provide training and education to board members and staf on identifying, managing, and disclosing conflicts of interest. Ensure that everyone understands the organization's policies and procedures. 5. Ongoing monitoring: continuously monitor and assess potential conflicts of interest. Keep the policy and disclosure process on the agenda for board meetings.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Copies of governing documents and conflict of interest policy may be requested in writing from the organization at the organization address.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Next Step Foundation
EIN
87-3076934
Phone
5127710520
Address
3571 FAR WEST BLVD3200, AUSTIN, TX 78731

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Harrison
Title
Executive Chairman
Phone
5127710520
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Harrison
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Diana M Reed & Associates Pc
Address
1505 E CHOCOLATE AVE, HERSHEY, PA 17033
Preparer
Diana M Reed-reynolds
Phone
7175335513
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

The next step foundation's mission is to address the barriers to employment and enable persons with disabilities, along with women and young adults, to acquire the skills they need to compete in the 4th industrial revolution, and take the next step towards sustainable livelihoods and economic independence. We accomplish our mission through our proprietory raatt method of delivering training. The raatt method, which stands for recruit, assess, accomodate, train, and transition, addresses the entire life cycle of our beneficiary's progress toward employment.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE NEXT STEP FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ADDRESS THE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ENABLE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ALONG WITH WOMEN AND YOUNG ADULTS, TO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO COMPETE IN THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, AND TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH OUR PROPRIETORY RAATT METHOD OF DELIVERING TRAINING. THE RAATT METHOD, WHICH STANDS FOR RECRUIT, ASSESS, ACCOMODATE, TRAIN, AND TRANSITION, ADDRESSES THE ENTIRE LIFE CYCLE OF OUR BENEFICIARY'S PROGRESS TOWARD EMPLOYMENT.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND A COPY IS SUPPLIED TO THE COMPLETE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
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