Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1984, with $2,470,987 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2554 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH, 44113 EIN 34-1424555 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.5M
▲ 42.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.9M
Net assets
$2.8M
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
★★★★
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 Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services— 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 rating18 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 Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services: 18 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 Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services— 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 Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $2.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $141KNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
24.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.0M
Total liabilities
$141K
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,470,987▲42.6% | $1,873,308▲28.9% | $2,845,914▲28.7% | $2,987,328▲31.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,732,948▲26.6% | $1,453,002▲21.1% | $2,211,336▲14.7% | $2,278,348▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,368,687▼14.9% | $1,199,658▲11.0% | $1,927,545▲3.6% | $1,988,044▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,608,830▼5.6% | $1,081,115▼15.7% | $1,861,293▲43.2% | $2,083,441▲29.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,704,592▲18.0% | $1,282,406▼13.8% | $1,299,707▲50.4% | $1,614,074▲49.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,444,700▼1.7% | $1,487,143▲12.1% | $864,114▲1.9% | $1,076,825▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,470,395▲51.2% | $1,326,329▲25.7% | $847,725▲10.8% | $991,833▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $972,653▼3.0% | $1,054,805▼0.4% | $765,081▼4.3% | $870,863▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,002,359▼2.3% | $1,059,085▼1.2% | $799,183▼4.3% | $904,697▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,025,985▼4.3% | $1,071,657▼16.2% | $835,250▼12.6% | $924,460▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,071,528 | $1,278,741▼7.2% | $955,776▼15.8% | $1,064,692▼14.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,377,280▼7.0% | $1,135,001▼10.3% | $1,238,992▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,480,916▲8.5% | $1,265,131▼16.4% | $1,330,768▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,365,028 | $1,513,558 | $1,593,822 | 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 · $779K total
15 grants to Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services totaling $779K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2024 | $46,470 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $19,263 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Salary and benefits of a new chief operating officer position | 2023 | $89,170 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $11,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,769 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2022 | $56,250 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2021 | $117,287 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Building capacity to service an aging homeless population with mental illness and substance use disorders | 2020 | $172,037 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2020 | $5,500 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Expand administrative capacity to prepare for development of new facility | 2019 | $73,250 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Pilot launch of on-site intensive outpatient substance treatment program | 2018 | $85,500 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Bridge funding for supportive services | 2016 | $33,500 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Accreditation from the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities | 2015 | $35,925 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support by the recommendation of the michael harris family | 2014 | $21,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1424555, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services's EIN?
- Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1424555.
- How much revenue does Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services report?
- Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services reported $2,470,987 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services have?
- CharityIndex grades Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Front Steps Housing and Services Front Steps Housing and Services (EIN 34-1424555) 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.