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Steppers Early Learning Centerinc

EIN 93-1958645 • 501(c)3 • Burlington, VT

Profile

Steppers early learning center is a high quality, naeyc accredited, 5- star program that has been operating in the heart of burlingtons south end neighborhood for over 35 years. Our mission is to provide high-quality early care and education for all children ages 2-5 years old, regardless of ability to pay, in a community-centric environment where children are loved, nurtured and successful.

4 Mountview CourtBurlington, VT 05401

www.steppingstoneschildrencenter.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.72x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

1.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

24th percentile

-9.3%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$49,798

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-7.7%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

6.2%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

$723,172

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$481,131

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$242,041

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue93rd percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

$356,560

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$114,519

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$242,041

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2024: $723,172Liabilities 2024: $481,131Net Assets 2024: $242,0412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$723,172
Liabilities$481,131
Net Assets$242,041
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2024: $356,560Expenses 2024: $114,519Net Income 2024: $242,0412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$356,560
Expenses$114,519
Net Income$242,041
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$723,172
Liabilities
$481,131
Net assets
$242,041
Revenue
$356,560
Expenses
$114,519
Net income
$242,041
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.23$4.81$2.42$3.57$1.15$2.42
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 15, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$356,560
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Steppers early learning center is a high quality, naeyc accredited, 5- star program that has been operating in the heart of burlingtons south end neighborhood for over 35 years. Our mission is to provide high-quality early care and education for all children ages 2-5 years old, regardless of ability to pay, in a community-centric environment where children are loved, nurtured and successful.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$620,457-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$63,342-
Intangible Assets-$19,273-
Total Assets$0$723,172▲ $723,172
Other Assets Total-$20,100-
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$479,623-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$1,508-
Total Liabilities$0$481,131▲ $481,131
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$242,041-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$242,041▲ $242,041
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$723,172▲ $723,172

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$402,457$2,596$405,053
Land$218,000-$218,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas RileyPresident
Anna RileyDirector
Jane ConnolyDirector
Rachel FurnariDirector
Kathi ApgarExecutive Di
Catherine CarvelliSecretary
Maximilian HurdTreasurer
Jen CypressVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$250,149
Program Service Revenue
$104,846
Investment Income
$1,565
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$250,149
Change in Net Assets
$242,041
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$74,573
Other Expenses$39,946
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$49,191--$49,191
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$19,352--$19,352
Interest$8,214--$8,214
Occupancy$6,709--$6,709
Payroll Taxes$6,030--$6,030
All Other Expenses$3,944--$3,944
Depreciation Depletion$2,856--$2,856
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,768-$2,768
Insurance$2,023--$2,023
Other Expenses$1,725--$1,725
Advertising$1,627--$1,627
Fees for Services Legal-$983-$983
Information Technology$542--$542
Office Expenses$184--$184
Total Functional Expenses$110,768$3,751$0$114,519
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

“Thomas riley anna riley spouse”

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

“Form 990 was reviewed by the treasurer and pertinent members of the management team prior to filing.”

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

“All board members and members of management are required to disclose and sign a conflict of interest statement annually.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available to the public by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Steppers Early Learning Centerinc
EIN
93-1958645
Phone
6179553748
Address
4 MOUNTVIEW COURT, BURLINGTON, VT 05401

Signing Officer

Name
Maximilian Hurd
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6179553748
Signed
2025-07-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kathi Apgar
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Davis & Hodgdon Associates Cpas Plc
Address
33 BLAIR PARK RD STE 201, WILLISTON, VT 05495
Preparer
Bret Hodgdon
Phone
8028781963
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Steppers early learning center is a high quality, naeyc accredited, 5- star program that has been operating in the heart of burlingtons south end neighborhood for over 35 years. Our mission is to provide high-quality early care and education for all children ages 2-5 years old, regardless of ability to pay, in a community-centric environment where children are loved, nurtured and successful.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THOMAS RILEY ANNA RILEY SPOUSE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND PERTINENT MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT TEAM PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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