A Step Beyond
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Step Beyond is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Escondido, California, registered in 2013, with $1,433,739 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025 EIN 46-2857532 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.4M
▲ 9.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.7M
Net assets
$1.5M
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.
C+
—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 Beyond— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -17% 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 Beyond: 11 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ 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 Beyond— 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 Beyond: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025
- City
- Escondido
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $368K (FY2014) to $1.4M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.0MNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-17.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,433,739▲9.8% | $1,682,842▲6.0% | $1,487,617▼14.3% | $2,536,373▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,305,881▼8.5% | $1,587,394▲19.0% | $1,736,720▼13.9% | $2,807,246▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,426,568▲14.8% | $1,333,920▲7.7% | $2,018,233▲4.8% | $2,065,690▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,242,678▲12.4% | $1,239,033▲24.9% | $1,925,585▲0.2% | $1,957,071▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,105,577▲9.3% | $992,165▲24.9% | $1,921,940▲6.3% | $1,936,161▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,011,823▲3.7% | $794,448▲28.6% | $1,808,528▲45.2% | $1,826,234▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $975,986▲30.4% | $617,865▲33.8% | $1,245,488▲40.4% | $1,466,128▲65.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $748,469▲63.6% | $461,926▲49.5% | $887,367▲47.7% | $887,367▲47.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $457,630▲24.4% | $309,006▲55.8% | $600,692▲32.9% | $600,692▲32.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $367,850 | $198,366 | $452,068 | $452,068 | 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 · $2.0M total
43 grants to A Step Beyond totaling $2.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Step Beyond a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Step Beyond is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-2857532, based in Escondido, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Step Beyond's EIN?
- A Step Beyond's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-2857532.
- How much revenue does A Step Beyond report?
- A Step Beyond reported $1,433,739 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Step Beyond have?
- CharityIndex grades A Step Beyond C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Step Beyond (EIN 46-2857532) 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.