Best S T E P Forward
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Best S T E P Forward is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Calipatria, California, registered in 1999, with $1,016,587 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
210 N Railroad, Calipatria, CA, 92233 EIN 33-0839349 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 102.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$773K
Net assets
$385K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Best S T E P Forward— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +24% 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 Best S T E P Forward: 6 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a A 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 Best S T E P Forward— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Best S T E P Forward: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 210 N Railroad, Calipatria, CA, 92233
- City
- Calipatria
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $62K (FY2020) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,529Net assets $385K
Operating margin
24.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$392K
Total liabilities
$7,529
Net assets
$385K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,016,587▲102% | $772,504▲86.5% | $384,864▲172% | $392,393▲133% | 990 |
| 2023 | $502,408▲179% | $414,271▲118% | $141,410▲165% | $168,096▲216% | 990 |
| 2022 | $180,331▲73.4% | $190,194▲79.0% | $53,272▼15.7% | $53,272▼15.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $103,984▲66.5% | $106,242▲1113% | $63,210▼11.4% | $63,210▼11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $62,471 | $8,756 | $71,347 | $71,347 | 990EZ |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Best S T E P Forward a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Best S T E P Forward is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0839349, based in Calipatria, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Best S T E P Forward's EIN?
- Best S T E P Forward's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0839349.
- How much revenue does Best S T E P Forward report?
- Best S T E P Forward reported $1,016,587 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Best S T E P Forward have?
- CharityIndex grades Best S T E P Forward C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Best S T E P Forward (EIN 33-0839349) 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.