A Stepping Stone Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
A Stepping Stone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered in 1990, with $388,220 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2323 W Rose Garden Ln, Phoenix, AZ, 85027 EIN 74-2567068 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$388K
▼ 43.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$473K
Net assets
$1.0M
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 Stepping Stone Foundation— 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 rating26 mo reserves · -22% 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 Stepping Stone Foundation: 26 mo reserves · -22% 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 Stepping Stone Foundation— 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 Stepping Stone Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $984K (FY2013) to $388K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $97KNet assets $1.0M
Operating margin
-21.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$97K
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $388,220▼43.1% | $473,346▼42.6% | $1,011,722▼7.8% | $1,108,254▼15.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $682,097▲4.1% | $824,118▲35.2% | $1,096,848▼7.7% | $1,315,077▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $655,141▲30.5% | $609,367▲20.8% | $1,188,817▼7.4% | $1,240,865▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $502,202▼4.8% | $504,641▲19.3% | $1,283,374▲1.9% | $1,493,241▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $527,548▼41.3% | $423,161▼4.1% | $1,258,964▲8.6% | $1,352,873▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $898,370▲93.6% | $441,392▲9.0% | $1,158,741▲65.1% | $1,245,299▲60.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $463,998▲51.6% | $405,058▼12.8% | $701,763▲11.7% | $773,870▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $306,142▼37.5% | $464,385▼16.7% | $628,050▼20.1% | $714,812▼18.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $490,118▲125% | $557,243▲33.8% | $786,293▼7.9% | $876,632▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $217,767▼22.3% | $416,452▼1.5% | $853,418▼19.2% | $915,955▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $280,217▼71.5% | $422,854▲21.4% | $1,056,162▼10.9% | $1,103,053▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $983,949 | $348,264▲3.3% | $1,185,987▲116% | $1,237,954▲84.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $337,168▲18.4% | $550,302▲7.5% | $671,758▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $284,862▼36.4% | $511,986▲3.3% | $623,277▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $447,676▼11.6% | $495,447▼15.3% | $641,401▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $506,260 | $584,830 | $627,091 | 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 · $495K total
21 grants to A Stepping Stone Foundation totaling $495K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation | This award is for annual program support | 2024 | $35,200 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $16,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $7,063 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | 2022 | $13,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $29,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $29,100 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $6,100 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2019 | $20,540 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2018 | $72,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Stepping Stone Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Stepping Stone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2567068, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Stepping Stone Foundation's EIN?
- A Stepping Stone Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2567068.
- How much revenue does A Stepping Stone Foundation report?
- A Stepping Stone Foundation reported $388,220 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Stepping Stone Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades A Stepping Stone Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Stepping Stone Foundation (EIN 74-2567068) 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.