A Step Ahead Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
A Step Ahead Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered in 2011, with $2,335,809 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 41601, Memphis, TN, 38174 EIN 45-1828684 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.3M
▲ 9.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.4M
Net assets
$3.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Step Ahead Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · -3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Step Ahead Foundation Inc: 18 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Step Ahead Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Step Ahead Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 41601, Memphis, TN, 38174
- City
- Memphis
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $2.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $337KNet assets $3.6M
Operating margin
-2.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.9M
Total liabilities
$337K
Net assets
$3.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,335,809▲9.9% | $2,396,699▲5.2% | $3,609,811▼1.7% | $3,946,471▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,125,997 | $2,278,776▲20.0% | $3,670,702▼4.0% | $4,254,823▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,126,788▼7.8% | $1,898,771▲18.2% | $3,823,481▲6.3% | $4,419,556▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,307,811▼4.8% | $1,606,191▼1.0% | $3,595,464▲24.2% | $4,029,654▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,423,176▼4.3% | $1,622,854▼6.1% | $2,893,844▲39.1% | $3,137,526▲35.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,532,706▲9.7% | $1,727,761▼16.9% | $2,079,843▲63.1% | $2,319,274▲60.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,309,262▲28.8% | $2,080,048▲0.7% | $1,275,065▲21.9% | $1,443,060▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,792,487▲4.5% | $2,064,814▲10.5% | $1,046,091▼20.7% | $1,211,654▼18.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,715,075▼2.6% | $1,868,596▲24.3% | $1,318,418▼7.9% | $1,488,311▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,760,994▲4.6% | $1,503,463▲27.5% | $1,431,939▲30.8% | $1,482,317▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,682,890▲8.7% | $1,179,301▼2.2% | $1,094,408▲85.2% | $1,197,872▲80.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,547,860 | $1,206,246 | $590,819 | $663,800 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $13.4M total
96 grants to A Step Ahead Foundation Inc totaling $13.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Step Ahead Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Step Ahead Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-1828684, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Step Ahead Foundation Inc's EIN?
- A Step Ahead Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-1828684.
- How much revenue does A Step Ahead Foundation Inc report?
- A Step Ahead Foundation Inc reported $2,335,809 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Step Ahead Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Step Ahead Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Step Ahead Foundation Inc (EIN 45-1828684) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.