STEP BY STEP FOUNDATION INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2023
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- Organization
- STEP BY STEP FOUNDATION INC (EIN 20-1711047)
- Tax period
- 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
- Filed
- 2024-11-01
- IRS object ID
- 202403069349200635
- Schema version
- 2023v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2024-11-01T18:26:30-04:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2023-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 260352568 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BROUWER & CO CPA'S | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 6800 SW 40TH ST STE 372 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | MIAMI | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33155 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2023-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 201711047 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | STEP BY STEP FOUNDATION INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | STEP | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 3054588780 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 15722 SUNNYLAND LANE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WELLINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33414 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | LILIANE STRANSKY | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 3054588780 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2024-11-05 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (true) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | E BEATRIZ BROUWER | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00642923 | PTIN |
| Phone | 3057353161 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2024-11-01 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2023 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Website Address | STEPBYSTEPFOUNDATION.COM | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $10,986 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $10,986 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Total Revenue | $10,986 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid | $1,337 | GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $6,248 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $700 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $9,900 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $18,185 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | -$7,199 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $9,169 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $1,970 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,352 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $899 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $817 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,071 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,169 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,970 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,169 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,970 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | THE MISSION OF STEP BY STEP FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF UNDER- SERVED CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN AREAS INCLUDING EDUCATION, YOUTH AND FAMILY ENRICHMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS HELPING ABUSED AND NEGLECTED HORSES AND DOGS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (4 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Grants And AllocationsGrantsAndAllocationsAmt | Foreign GrantsForeignGrantsInd | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDERS GIVE: ENGAGED YOUNG RIDERS TO GIVE BACK BY RIDING FOR THE STEP BY STEP TEAM. RIDERS DONATE A PERCENTAGE OF WINNINGS TO THE FOUNDATION. RIDERS ARE ALSO AMBASSADORS AND PROVIDE MEDIA INTERVIEWS TO RAISE AWARENESS. THE TEAM HAS OVER 20 RIDERS AND IS GROWING. | |||
| BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM: PROVIDED BACKPACKS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN LOCAL PALM BEACH COUNTY AND ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. BACKPACKS INCLUDE PENS, PENCILS, RULERS, NOTE PADS, SHARPENERS, COLORING PENCILS, PEN CASES, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, AND OTHER SUPPLIES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDED TEAM OF LIFE, HORSES-N-HEROES, PLACE OF HOPE, KRISTI HOUSE, "TIPA TIPA" SCHOOL IN HAITI, YWCA & YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY, BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH CAROLINA CARING FOR CHILDREN FOSTER HOME, BLACK MOUNTAIN HOME FOR CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES, A CHILD'S HEAVEN AND LIFTING LIVES NORTH CAROLINA. | $1,337 | Yes (X) | $14,497 |
| HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: PROVIDED OVER TEN THOUSAND TOYS TO NON-PROFITS INCLUDING: ST. PETER'S CHURCH IN WELLINGTON, CARDED CENTER, KRISTI HOUSE, NORTH MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT OF OPA LOCKA, SOUTH FLORIDA JEWISH FEDERATION, TOYS FOR TOTS, CITY OF WELLINGTON, PLACE OF HOPE, THE LORD'S HOUSE, HORSES-N-HEROES, JAFKO, KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION, YWCA, YMCA, TEAM OF LIFE, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY, OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, SOUTH FLORIDA JEWISH ACADEMY, WOMEN IN DISTRESS, AND FRIENDS OF THE ORPHANS. | |||
| DISASTER RELIEF& HUMANITARIAN AID PROVIDED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES INCLUDING MEDICAL BANDAGES, GAUZE, STERILIZATION PRODUCTS, AND MEDICAL GLOVES. ABUSED AND ABANDONED HORSES & DOGS: PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF FEED, HORSE SUPPLIES, AND TOYS OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS TO NON PROFITS HELPING ABUSED AND ABANDONED HORSES AND DOGS. ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED HORSES-N- HEROES, DOGS OF EVERGLADES FLORIDA, AND ANGELS DOG RESCUE. PROVIDE DESCRIPTION OF HOW MONEY WOULD BE SPENT. . THE MONEY WILL BE SPENT ON EXPANDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN LOCAL PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMUNITIES, WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE IN AND AROUND THE WELLINGTON EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY. OTHER HELP TO NEEDY UNDERSERVED AREAS OF OUR COMMUNITY. FUNDRAISING FOR THOSE IN NEED. | Yes (X) |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $14,497 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (3 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| LILIANE STRANSKY | ||
| PRESIDENT | 30.00 | $0 |
| HERMAN ALTER | ||
| TREASURER | 4.00 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DIAZ JR | ||
| SECRETARY | 4.00 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | LILIANE STRANSKY | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 15722 SUNNYLAND LN | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WELLINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33414 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 3054588780 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $23,871 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $76,459 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $43,896 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $58,645 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $10,986 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $213,857 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $23,871 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $76,459 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $43,896 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $58,645 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $10,986 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $213,857 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $213,857 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $213,857 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | EXPENSES OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPLIES 9,507 OFFICE EXPENSE 393 TOTAL 9,900 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 | INVENTORIES FOR SALE OR USE 817 1,071 FURNITURE FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 0 0 TOTAL 817 1,071 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 | MC ESCROW 0 0 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | THE MISSION OF STEP BY STEP FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF UNDER- SERVED CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN AREAS INCLUDING EDUCATION, YOUTH AND FAMILY ENRICHMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS HELPING ABUSED AND NEGLECTED HORSES AND DOGS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | RIDERS GIVE: ENGAGED YOUNG RIDERS TO GIVE BACK BY RIDING FOR THE STEP BY STEP TEAM. RIDERS DONATE A PERCENTAGE OF WINNINGS TO THE FOUNDATION. RIDERS ARE ALSO AMBASSADORS AND PROVIDE MEDIA INTERVIEWS TO RAISE AWARENESS. THE TEAM HAS OVER 20 RIDERS AND IS GROWING. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 | BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM: PROVIDED BACKPACKS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN LOCAL PALM BEACH COUNTY AND ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. BACKPACKS INCLUDE PENS, PENCILS, RULERS, NOTE PADS, SHARPENERS, COLORING PENCILS, PEN CASES, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, AND OTHER SUPPLIES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDED TEAM OF LIFE, HORSES-N-HEROES, PLACE OF HOPE, KRISTI HOUSE, "TIPA TIPA" SCHOOL IN HAITI, YWCA & YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY, BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH CAROLINA CARING FOR CHILDREN FOSTER HOME, BLACK MOUNTAIN HOME FOR CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES, A CHILD'S HEAVEN AND LIFTING LIVES NORTH CAROLINA. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 | HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: PROVIDED OVER TEN THOUSAND TOYS TO NON-PROFITS INCLUDING: ST. PETER'S CHURCH IN WELLINGTON, CARDED CENTER, KRISTI HOUSE, NORTH MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT OF OPA LOCKA, SOUTH FLORIDA JEWISH FEDERATION, TOYS FOR TOTS, CITY OF WELLINGTON, PLACE OF HOPE, THE LORD'S HOUSE, HORSES-N-HEROES, JAFKO, KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION, YWCA, YMCA, TEAM OF LIFE, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY, OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, SOUTH FLORIDA JEWISH ACADEMY, WOMEN IN DISTRESS, AND FRIENDS OF THE ORPHANS. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 | DISASTER RELIEF& HUMANITARIAN AID PROVIDED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES INCLUDING MEDICAL BANDAGES, GAUZE, STERILIZATION PRODUCTS, AND MEDICAL GLOVES. ABUSED AND ABANDONED HORSES & DOGS: PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF FEED, HORSE SUPPLIES, AND TOYS OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS TO NON PROFITS HELPING ABUSED AND ABANDONED HORSES AND DOGS. ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED HORSES-N- HEROES, DOGS OF EVERGLADES FLORIDA, AND ANGELS DOG RESCUE. PROVIDE DESCRIPTION OF HOW MONEY WOULD BE SPENT. . THE MONEY WILL BE SPENT ON EXPANDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN LOCAL PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMUNITIES, WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE IN AND AROUND THE WELLINGTON EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY. OTHER HELP TO NEEDY UNDERSERVED AREAS OF OUR COMMUNITY. FUNDRAISING FOR THOSE IN NEED. |