Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ludington, Michigan, registered in 1988, with $848,543 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
920 E Tinkham Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431 EIN 38-2709547 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$849K
▼ 5.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$816K
Net assets
$619K
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 Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +4% 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 Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated: 9 mo reserves · +4% 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 Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated— 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 Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 920 E Tinkham Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431
- City
- Ludington
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $512K (FY2013) to $849K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $619K
Operating margin
3.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$653K
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$619K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $848,543▼5.6% | $816,070▲10.5% | $619,080▲5.5% | $653,153▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $898,952▲5.6% | $738,650▲17.8% | $586,607▲37.6% | $611,790▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $850,936▲39.6% | $627,051▲6.9% | $426,305▲111% | $447,025▲104% | 990 |
| 2021 | $609,336▲10.2% | $586,426▲13.2% | $202,420▲12.8% | $219,408▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $552,810▲20.7% | $518,049▲18.7% | $179,510▲24.0% | $200,576▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $458,038▼4.8% | $436,466▼5.5% | $144,749▲17.5% | $160,862▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $481,076▲25.3% | $461,807▲26.2% | $123,177▲14.2% | $140,776▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $384,073▼6.3% | $365,895▼15.8% | $107,887▲20.3% | $125,786▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $409,841▼16.5% | $434,562▼8.2% | $89,709▼21.6% | $106,621▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $490,775▼4.2% | $473,455▼7.5% | $114,432▲17.8% | $126,962▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $512,148 | $511,703▲4.7% | $97,112▲0.5% | $111,696▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $488,666▼14.3% | $96,667▼10.1% | $107,688▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $569,882▼6.6% | $107,562▲2.0% | $112,964▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $609,834 | $105,477 | $110,296 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2709547, based in Ludington, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated's EIN?
- Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2709547.
- How much revenue does Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated report?
- Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated reported $848,543 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated have?
- CharityIndex grades Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Staircase Runaway & Youth Services Incorporated (EIN 38-2709547) 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.