Step By Step Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, registered in 1978, with $107,083,167 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$107.1M
▲ 15.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$104.2M
Net assets
$32.9M
Employees
1,751
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. For Step By Step Inc: 92% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 By Step Inc: 4 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For Step By Step Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 By Step Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To provide housing, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals.
Rehabilitation services, general/other mental health: community residential rehabilitation services for individuals with emotional disabilities. (629 consumers serviced; 65,981 days of service and 82,331 quarter hours of service).
Children's behavioral health program: school and community based services for children with intellectual/developmental disabilities. (434 consumers serviced; 694,216 quarter hours of service).
Other program services include intellectual disabilities: nonresidential programs such as life sharing, day programs, and vocational programs
Revenue grew from $58.4M (FY2013) to $107.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$52.0M
Total liabilities
$19.1M
Net assets
$32.9M
Salaries & benefits
$81.8M
78% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $107,083,167▲15.3% | $104,200,198▲14.6% | $32,895,873▲10.1% | $52,045,800▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $92,896,078▲8.3% | $90,885,663▲9.9% | $29,885,716▲7.5% | $45,541,831▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $85,796,322▲10.9% | $82,727,068▲8.9% | $27,794,102▲30.9% | $42,280,342▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $77,394,755▲0.4% | $75,931,309▲1.6% | $21,238,178▲8.8% | $34,766,610▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $77,102,183▲4.5% | $74,771,583▲4.2% | $19,515,267▲14.4% | $35,199,527▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $73,765,793▲7.5% | $71,733,189▲6.4% | $17,062,149▲16.1% | $30,517,179▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $68,651,215▲5.3% | $67,430,379▲5.7% | $14,694,943▲9.9% | $26,224,158▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $65,201,923▲4.3% | $63,792,809▲3.7% | $13,369,209▲11.9% | $24,415,236▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $62,513,151▲5.1% | $61,495,730▲3.6% | $11,945,893▲18.4% | $22,122,890▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $59,451,819▲1.8% | $59,357,967▲3.1% | $10,085,253▲1.1% | $19,639,160▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $58,398,052 | $57,563,658▲2.9% | $9,970,788▲9.1% | $20,262,684▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $55,936,521▲2.4% | $9,137,845▲33.7% | $19,146,775▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $54,635,296▲0.5% | $6,835,310▼4.5% | $16,374,113▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $54,351,670▲4.3% | $7,156,762▲10.0% | $17,399,183▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $52,103,587 | $6,506,606 | $16,505,173 | 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.
Highest-paid: Eric Lindey — $312,991 (0.30% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Lindey | President/ceo | 49.5 | $312,991 |
| Lesley Corey | Exec Vp of Operations/coo | 50 | $234,308 |
| Joseph Sileo | Chief Administrative & Legal Affairs Officer | 50 | $221,510 |
| Justin Hymon | Sr. Vp of Operations | 50 | $216,483 |
| Susanne O'donnell | Vp of Finance/cfo | 49.5 | $214,065 |
| Melanie White | Director of Human Resources | 50 | $138,743 |
| Beth Puchalsky | Vp of Operations (until 12-8-23) | 50 | $138,436 |
| Daniel Ripa | Controller | 50 | $134,612 |
| Colleen Himmelwright | Nurse | 50 | $133,425 |
| Roli Eduneju | Direct Support Staff | 50 | $124,325 |
| Janet Romero | Vp of Operations | 50 | $122,904 |
| Adrian Square | Id Program Supervisor | 50 | $117,327 |
| Michael Kasenchak | Former Vp of Finance/cfo | 0 | $116,500 |
| Denise Cavenaugh | Vp of Operations | 50 | $110,222 |
| Michael Bernatovich | Former Interim President/c | 0 | $102,700 |
| Margaret Lukaszewski | Vp of Operations | 50 | $99,006 |
| Atty John Ellis | Board Chairperson | 0.5 | — |
| Cornelia Romanowski | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Cindy Charnetski | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Kim Ference | Board Member (until May 2024) | 0.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Willetts Technology Inc | Information Technology Services | $613,542 |
| Delta-t Group Inc | Temporary Staff Services | $423,395 |
| Amare Medical Staffing Inc | Temporary Staff Services | $333,769 |
| Jdb Service Group Inc | Building Improvement Services | $314,411 |
| John Schenck | Building Improvement Services | $176,662 |
2 grants to Step By Step Inc totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2015 | $8,162 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2014 | $9,556 |
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Data for Step By Step Inc (EIN 23-2053563) 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.