Operation Step-up
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Operation Step-up is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 2002, with $110,000 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
5479 Sprucewood Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45239 EIN 31-1800282 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$110K
▲ 13.5% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$110K
Net assets
$591
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 Operation Step-up— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +0% 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 Operation Step-up: 0 mo reserves · +0% 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 Operation Step-up— 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 Operation Step-up: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5479 Sprucewood Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45239
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $70K (FY2021) to $110K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$591
Net assets
$591
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,000▲13.5% | $109,743▲13.1% | $591▲76.9% | $591▲76.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $96,900▲14.0% | $97,066▲13.5% | $334▼33.2% | $334▼33.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $85,000▲21.4% | $85,500▲22.1% | $500▼50.0% | $500▼50.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $70,000 | $69,999 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 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 · $84K total
3 grants to Operation Step-up totaling $84K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $65,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Unrestricted general support | 2016 | $8,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Operation Step-up a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Operation Step-up is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1800282, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Operation Step-up's EIN?
- Operation Step-up's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1800282.
- How much revenue does Operation Step-up report?
- Operation Step-up reported $110,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Operation Step-up have?
- CharityIndex grades Operation Step-up C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Operation Step-up (EIN 31-1800282) 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.