Step Afrika U S A Incorporated
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Step Afrika U S A Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1999, with $3,786,366 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1333 H St Ne, Washington, DC, 20002 EIN 52-2118391 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.8M
▼ 21.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.6M
Net assets
$4.5M
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 Step Afrika U S A 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 rating15 mo reserves · +5% 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 Step Afrika U S A Incorporated: 15 mo reserves · +5% 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 Step Afrika U S A 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 Step Afrika U S A Incorporated: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1333 H St Ne, Washington, DC, 20002
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $3.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $466KNet assets $4.5M
Operating margin
4.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.9M
Total liabilities
$466K
Net assets
$4.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,786,366▼21.8% | $3,604,550▼6.7% | $4,458,326▲4.3% | $4,924,806▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,843,485▲57.6% | $3,861,581▲19.7% | $4,276,510▲29.8% | $5,723,259▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,072,947▼13.0% | $3,225,250▲29.8% | $3,294,606▼4.4% | $5,191,521▲40.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,530,288▲18.0% | $2,484,851▲74.7% | $3,446,909▲43.5% | $3,695,908▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,992,440▲34.2% | $1,422,422▼35.2% | $2,401,472▲189% | $3,149,016▲45.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,229,689▲2.8% | $2,195,371▲1.3% | $831,454▲4.3% | $2,167,506▲89.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,169,432▼13.4% | $2,167,933▼6.4% | $797,136▲0.2% | $1,142,698▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,505,934▲29.4% | $2,317,292▲25.2% | $795,637▲31.1% | $1,042,755▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,935,859▲26.4% | $1,850,859▲22.5% | $606,995▲16.3% | $930,250▲37.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,531,088▲2.3% | $1,510,945▲6.0% | $521,995▲4.0% | $676,085▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,497,038▲2.0% | $1,425,602▲4.4% | $501,852▲40.9% | $620,185▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,467,561 | $1,365,580▲17.2% | $356,138▲40.1% | $515,780▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,164,940 | $254,157 | $416,990 | 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 · $969K total
26 grants to Step Afrika U S A Incorporated totaling $969K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $25,500 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $20,250 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $14,220 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2021 | $45,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2021 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $8,421 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $8,131 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2020 | $45,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2020 | $45,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $21,693 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | — | 2019 | $115,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2019 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Step Afrika U S A Incorporated a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Step Afrika U S A Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-2118391, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Step Afrika U S A Incorporated's EIN?
- Step Afrika U S A Incorporated's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-2118391.
- How much revenue does Step Afrika U S A Incorporated report?
- Step Afrika U S A Incorporated reported $3,786,366 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Step Afrika U S A Incorporated have?
- CharityIndex grades Step Afrika U S A Incorporated B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Step Afrika U S A Incorporated (EIN 52-2118391) 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.