Nonprofit · EIN 22-2868513
SECOND STEP INC
Tax-exempt · NEWTONVILLE, MA 02460
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,129,268 | $2,271,810 | -$142,542 | $6,724,377 | $1,799,514 | $4,924,863 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,475,445 | $2,186,661 | $2,288,784 | $6,846,621 | $1,779,216 | $5,067,405 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,460,325 | $2,351,450 | $108,875 | $4,658,077 | $1,879,456 | $2,778,621 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,947,877
- of which government grants
- $843,054
- Program service revenue
- $64,048
- Investment income
- $186,945
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,352
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$69,602
- Other revenue
- -$69,602
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $140,615
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,175,008
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,552,324
- Professional fundraising fees
- $35,000
- Accounting fees
- $75,979
- Occupancy
- $130,545
- Depreciation
- $78,673
- Program services (functional)
- $1,306,198
- Management and general (functional)
- $505,806
- Fundraising (functional)
- $459,806
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,846,621
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,724,377
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,799,514
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,924,863
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,391,268
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,792,919
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $131,944
- Gross receipts
- $2,228,907
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN ROSS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,754 | $4,408 |
| HEATHER MACK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLEY COLOGNESI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL STEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN ROSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA MCCABE CRUZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MCMURRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIA CANENGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN CLAUSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN SAPIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAI HANLON | DIRECTOR (AS OF 01/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN ROSS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $133,415 | $4,584 |
| HEATHER MACK | VP (UNTIL 3/24), PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL RISTUCCIA | PRESIDENT (UNTIL 3/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLEY COLOGNESI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL STEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN ROSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA MCCABE CRUZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MCMURRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIA CANENGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN CLAUSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY TOSI | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GANDEL | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN ROSS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $125,777 | $902 |
| JOEL RISTUCCIA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MACK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL STEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN ROSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA MCCABE CRUZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH NAGLE LEFT IN 2023 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY TOSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MCMURRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLEY COLOGNESI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GANDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIA CANENGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 600213, NEWTONVILLE, MA 02460-0002
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUSAN ROSS, PO BOX 600213, NEWTONVILLE, MA 02460
- Signed the 990
- SUSAN ROSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (617) 965-3999
- Website
- THESECONDSTEP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
HELPING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HEAL AND THRIVE IN SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM: FROM JULY 2024 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2025, TSS OPERATED A 9-BEDROOM RESIDENCE FOR FAMILIES LEAVING EMERGENCY, SHORT-TERM SHELTER. FAMILIES HAD ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT THAT ALLOWED THEM TO BUILD SKILLS TO SUPPORT THEIR GOAL TOWARDS INDEPENDENT LIVING. FAMILIES ALSO HAD ACCESS TO LEGAL ADVOCACY, PERSONAL STABILIZATION SERVICES, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND HOUSING SEARCH AND ADVOCACY. IN FEBRUARY 2025, THE SECOND STEP ENTERED INTO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH A RENOWNED HOMELESS SERVICES PROVIDER IN ORDER TO TRANSFER OPERATIONS OF THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING RESIDENCE. WHILE THE SECOND STEP RETAINS OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY, THIS PROVIDER WOULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE PROGRAM TO SERVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHILE THE SECOND STEP PROVIDED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS.Expenses $309,450 · revenue $64,048
- INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM: TSS PROVIDES EXTENSIVE SERVICES TO SURVIVORS IN THE COMMUNITY, MOST NOTABLY SAFETY PLANNING AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, SURVIVORS RECEIVE SERVICES SUCH AS PSYCHOEDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT; FINANCIAL LITERACY; ACCESS TO RESOURCES SUCH AS MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND COPING STRATEGIES.Expenses $38,465
- LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM: FREE TRAUMA INFORMED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS. OUR TEAM OF HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF ATTORNEYS PROVIDES FULL REPRESENTATION, LIMITED ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATION, ADVICE AND CONSULTATION ON MATTERS INCLUDING ABUSE PREVENTION ORDERS, FAMILY LAW, IMMIGRATION, AND HOUSING. OUR TEAM HAS EXPANDED IN THE LAST YEAR TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO MORE SURVIVORS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE GO WITHOUT VITAL AND LIFE-SAVING LEGAL SUPPORT.Expenses $560,799
- PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAM AIMS TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND BUILD A SHARED UNDERSTANDING OF SAFETY, EQUITY, AND RESPECT. WE COLLABORATE NOT ONLY WITH PROFESSIONALS ACROSS SECTORS LIKE EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, FINANCIAL SERVICES, WELLNESS, AND HUMAN SERVICES BUT ALSO WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS DIRECTLY. WE DEVELOP AND DELIVER TAILORED TRAININGS THAT REFLECT THE LIVED EXPERIENCES, NEEDS, AND PRIORITIES OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SUPPORT AND WORK ALONGSIDE. ADDITIONALLY, WE BRING RESOURCES, INFORMATION, AND ENGAGEMENT TO NON-TRADITIONAL SPACES, SUCH AS CONVENTIONS AND LOCAL/REGIONAL FESTIVALS, FAIRS, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT INFORMATION IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL SURVIVORS.Expenses $397,484
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2868513
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,724,377
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,228,907
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,129,268 | $2,271,810 | $6,724,377 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,475,445 | $2,186,661 | $6,846,621 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,460,325 | $2,351,450 | $4,658,077 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,823,358 | $2,316,123 | $4,107,261 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2868513).
Questions about SECOND STEP INC
- What is the EIN of SECOND STEP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SECOND STEP INC is 22-2868513.
- Is SECOND STEP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to SECOND STEP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SECOND STEP INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SECOND STEP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SECOND STEP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SECOND STEP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SUSAN ROSS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SECOND STEP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,754 (SUSAN ROSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SECOND STEP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,129,268, expenses of $2,271,810 and total assets of $6,724,377 at year end.
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