One Step A La Vez
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
One Step A La Vez is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fillmore, California, registered in 2012, with $531,093 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
421 Sespe Ave, Fillmore, CA, 93015 EIN 45-4604852 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2023)
$531K
▼ 13.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$675K
Net assets
-$20K
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.
D
—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 One Step A La Vez— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -27% 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 One Step A La Vez: 0 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D 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 One Step A La Vez— 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 One Step A La Vez: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 421 Sespe Ave, Fillmore, CA, 93015
- City
- Fillmore
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $69K (FY2012) to $531K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $693KNet assets -$20K
Operating margin
-27.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$672K
Total liabilities
$693K
Net assets
-$20K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $531,093▼13.7% | $674,792▼2.9% | -$20,077▼116% | $672,490▼24.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $615,617▲13.3% | $695,074▲8.8% | $123,622▼29.8% | $885,042▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $543,319▼8.7% | $638,683▲18.5% | $176,167▼20.2% | $944,538▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $595,166▲28.0% | $539,139▲48.9% | $220,887▲32.5% | $1,051,084▲504% | 990 |
| 2019 | $465,089▲27.3% | $362,049▲14.9% | $166,705▲162% | $174,156▲67.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $365,374▲25.4% | $314,963▲9.6% | $63,603▲761% | $103,859▲67.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $291,402▲15.5% | $287,334▲11.8% | $7,388▼15.9% | $61,868▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $252,208▲0.7% | $257,002▲6.1% | $8,787▼35.9% | $60,838▼31.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $250,537▲2.7% | $242,327▲9.4% | $13,700▲161% | $88,855▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $244,055▲252% | $221,492▲343% | $5,244▼72.8% | $75,605▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | $69,271 | $49,962 | $19,309 | $86,427 | 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.
Grants received · $91K total
9 grants to One Step A La Vez totaling $91K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | One step a la vez | 2021 | $18,450 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2019 | $8,155 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2018 | $8,155 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2017 | $8,155 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2016 | $8,290 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2016 | $8,290 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2015 | $8,290 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Operating support | 2014 | $8,290 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is One Step A La Vez a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. One Step A La Vez is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-4604852, based in Fillmore, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is One Step A La Vez's EIN?
- One Step A La Vez's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-4604852.
- How much revenue does One Step A La Vez report?
- One Step A La Vez reported $531,093 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does One Step A La Vez have?
- CharityIndex grades One Step A La Vez D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for One Step A La Vez (EIN 45-4604852) 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.